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Kennesaw State University Deactivates Black Studies Program Amidst DEI Cuts
Kennesaw State University has administratively deactivated the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication majors due to low enrollment, despite the program’s 20-year history and 25% Black student population.
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To Close the HBCU Gender Gap, Help Black Boys Find Their “Spark”
Supporting HBCUs to recruit more young men and strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of Black educators can help to retain Black teachers and inspire every student to connect and engage with their education.
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Healing Requires Transparency: Why Students Need Police Accountability
Black students at Northern Illinois University are concerned about the dismantling of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, which was created to track police misconduct and hold officers accountable, and are now pushing for local measures to ensure police transparency.
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Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?
Black boys are being pushed out of school at an alarming rate, starting from preschool, due to systemic racism and lack of institutional support, leading to a lack of representation in higher education.
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HBCUs Boost Student Mental Health and Resilience
A new study finds that students at historically Black colleges and universities have better overall mental health and resilience compared to their peers nationwide, despite consistently making do with fewer resources and far smaller endowments than their white peers.
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Historic Conference Expansion: Paul Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson University Join HBCU Athletic Conference
Paul Quinn College and Huston-Tilloson University have joined the HBCU Athletic Conference, adding to its legacy and creating a “family celebration” for the two schools.
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Trump Begins the Process of Axing the Department of Ed
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, which will likely harm Black students and their access to education.
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Cheryl Smith: From Seventh-Grade Newsletter to Award-Winning Journalist
Cheryl Smith, an award-winning journalist and owner of the I Messenger News Group, has spent over forty years in the industry, making her a legend and inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
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The Fight for DEI on Campus Is Just Beginning
Ohio State University has decided to shut down offices that were crucial to my success and achievement, the Center for Belonging and Inclusion and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which has ruined the very school that I was once proud to attend.