Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has come up with a backup plan to save the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from being defunded by President Donald Trump’s executive order.
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Why Libraries Are Still a Lifeline for Black K-12 Students
The American Library Association has released a report revealing a rise in efforts to censor books in libraries, often targeting books that focus on race, history, and identity.
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College DEI Probes Undermine Black HS Success
Black students have made significant gains in high school graduation rates, but are still underrepresented in college, and the assumption that DEI policies have lowered academic standards is false and harmful.
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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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Why Free Tuition Might Not Help Black Kids Go to Harvard
Harvard University’s new free-tuition policy may appear progressive, but it fails to address the systemic obstacles that keep Black students out of the elite college, including deeply segregated, chronically underfunded public schools and racial bias.
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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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Federal Layoffs Present New Barriers for Black K-12 Students
Black families in the federal workforce are facing economic instability, which could negatively impact Black students’ academic success, as parental job loss has been shown to increase the likelihood of repeating a grade, absenteeism, and lower test scores.
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Left Behind: How Texas’ Education Overhaul Endangers Students with Disabilities and Students of Color
Texas lawmakers are pushing for school vouchers and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, which could leave the most vulnerable students without access to equitable education and federal protections.
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Why Black Thrivers Are the Future
The Institute for AfroUrbanism, founded by Detroit resident Lauren Hood, is redefining the narrative about Black communities by focusing on what makes them thrive, rather than what they lack, through its fellowship program.
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How Does the Digiverse Still Divide Our Classrooms?
Educational disparities related to technology, internet access, and digital skills are still prevalent in socioeconomically disadvantaged and differently-abled students in post-COVID communities, and policymakers and administrative leaders must work to understand the specific and varying levels of technology access and digital skills in underserved students to close the nationwide education gap.