Collegiate Voices
The First A.P. African American Studies Class Is Coming This Fall. By Anemona Hartocollis / NYT
Howard Zinn at 100: Remembering “The People’s Historian.” By Robert Cohen and Sonia Murrow / The Nation
Building Black Medical Schools. By Denise Hawkins / Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Oprah donated $13 million to Morehouse College. Her endowment is now the largest in the school’s history. By Amir Vera / CNN
A Latina professor who was denied tenure at Harvard is demanding a ‘revolution’ in academia. By Zachary Schermele / NBC News
Scholars Remember Dr. James Turner, Pioneer of Africana Studies. By Walter Hudson / Diverse Issues in Higher Ed.
Angelina Jolie’s daughter Zahara is headed to Spelman College. By Lisa Respers France / CNN
Asian American Student Success Isn’t a Problem. By Jay Caspian Kang / NYT
Florida university removes some anti-racism statements, worrying faculty. By Susan Svrluga / Wash Post
Florida A&M Marching 100 delivers electrifying performance during Louis Vuitton Fashion Show. By Jacqueline Laurean Yates / GMA
101 HBCUs get nearly 7 times less money than 1 other school. That must change. By Tony Allen and Glenda Glover / Wash Post
Why Students Are Choosing H.B.C.U.s: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family.’ By Erica L. Green / NYT
More student or faculty diversity on campus leads to lower racial gaps in graduation rates. Nicolas A Bowman / The Conversation
H.B.C.U.s Have a Spirit All Their Own. Pop Culture Is Paying Attention. By Audra D. S. Burch / NYT
Institute pledges $1.5 billion to support scientists of color. By Lauren Lumpkin / Wash Post
Reparations for Black Americans? Harvard case shows history’s horror. By Tiffany Cusaac-Smith/ USA Today
Dr. Jelani Cobb Named Dean of Columbia Journalism School. By Rebecca Kelliher / Diverse Issues in Higher Education
UC system to waive tuition, fees for Native American students in fall 2022. By Rina Torchinsky / NPR
Spelman College Names Dr. Helene D. Gayle President. Rebecca Kelliher / Diverse Issues In Higher Education
Founding President of Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Thomas Cole, dies at age 81. By Alumni Spotlight / Wiley College
Hampton University Names Alumnus and Retired General as Next President. By Walter Hudson / Diverse Issues in Highe Education
Dr. William F. Tate IV is the First African American to lead LSU. By Jamal Watson / Diverse Issues in Higher Education
UNCF to launch HBCUv online learning platform targeting Black colleges. By The Grio Staff
HBCU students share angst and resilience at congressional hearing on bomb threats. By Donna M. Owens / NBC News
Polo Ralph Lauren Unveils HBCU Capsule Collection for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges. By Dan Heching / People
Race Inquiry Digest (Mar 17) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured Polo Ralph Lauren Unveils HBCU Capsule Collection for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges. By Dan Heching / People
