Education

Chaves County NAACP to Take Action on Educational Disparities Affecting Black Students | Local News

In response to community calls for action, the Chaves County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is taking proactive steps to address educational deficiencies affecting African American and...

Initial data indicates a decline in campus diversity following the Supreme Court ruling – AsAmNews

The impact of the 2023 Supreme Court decision overturning affirmative action in higher education is just now being felt. Although it’s too early to draw conclusions, preliminary data shows a decline in the enrollment...

Association honors African-American female professors in higher education

The African-American Female Professor Award Association recently held its third annual University and College Presidents Ball in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. The event was a celebration of women of color in higher education who are...

New Haven’s Rejection of Black College Plans in 1831 Leads to Consideration of Apology Decades Later

In 1831, a groundbreaking proposal was put forth by a coalition of Black leaders and white abolitionists in New Haven, Connecticut, to establish the nation's first African American college. This initiative aimed to provide...

Kate Doyle: One of the Elected School Board Candidates for Chicago in 2024

The Chicago Tribune education team has taken the initiative to inform voters about the candidates running for Chicago's elected school board by posing a series of questions to each candidate in every district. These...

CSUB hosts conference to help black high school students pursue higher education

The United Black Student Unions of California recently hosted a day-long conference at California State University Bakersfield, bringing together high school students from across the Central Valley to provide them with a glimpse into...

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