Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
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The Federal Freeze & How Trump Played In Our Faces
President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
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Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary
Spelman College student is reporting on racial healing efforts on campus, highlighting the importance of honest conversations about race and identity, and the need to dismantle systemic racism.
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4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
Black parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety and well-being in America’s education system due to recent incidents of racial harassment and Trump’s re-election, and experts recommend strategies such as knowing school policies, documenting incidents, seeking mental health support, and knowing advocacy and legal resources.
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2024’s Hottest Topics in Education
2024 saw significant drama in American education, including book bans, restrictions on teaching Black history, and SNAFUs on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, but also inspiring stories of bold leaders fighting for equitable education and dedicated educators making sure their students get the best education possible.
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Five Education Moments That Impacted Black Students in 2024
In 2024, Black K-12 education faced significant moments that shaped the educational environment for Black students, including the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, laws restricting the teaching of AP African American Studies, persistent disparities in school discipline, racist text messages sent to Black students, and the nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education.
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Remembering Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” is honored on his 149th birthday for his lifelong passion for education, his founding of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History, and his advocacy for the integration of Black history into mainstream American education.
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Meet Jasmine Robinson: Founder of Collegiate Mom Coalition
By Laura Onyeneho Jasmine Robinson’s journey from teen mom to founder of the Collegiate Mom Coalition is nothing short of extraordinary. The odds were stacked against her, but she defied […]
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Racist Texts Surge Post-Election Against Black Students
by Quintessa Williams This article was originally shared on Word In Black. Just hours after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency last week, dozens of […]