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Black Political Engagement – The MWBE Imperative: Fair Share for People of Color
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From the Archives: This Way to Fair Share: The Politicians, Political Parties and Voters
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INSPIRITATION or FEAR? Engaging Black Voters
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The Fight for Fair Maps Continues on August 22 at 4pm
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Fourth Straight Supreme Court Victory for the Fusion Electorate of North Carolina
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President Trump Should Consider CBC Budget If He’s Serious about Helping Black America
AFT’s Weingarten Slams DeVos’ Sickening Attack on Teachers
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called teachers “bullies” at a right-wing think tank conference.
Read MoreFayetteville State University Education Students Work with Cumberland County Schools Specialists
Cumberland County Schools’ 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Specialists, Yimiya Pearson and Shonette Simmons, conducted a professional development session for Fayetteville State University (FSU)…
Read MoreEducation in the Segregated South: A Determined African American Culture
The long struggle over the development of education in the post-bellum South occurred in large part because no dominant class could convince the freed people that its conception of education…
Read More5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout – Stress-Related State of Exhaustion
Parts of college are simply stressful and difficult. But in the end, graduation from college remains economically beneficial. Additionally, the knowledge and skills you gain while in college…
Read MoreThe Precarious Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Since 1989, eight historically black colleges and universities have closed because of lost accreditation or bankruptcy. The reasons are myriad, but principally because these institutions no longer command a monopoly…
Read MoreFree College Proposals by Some 2020 Presidential Candidates Should Include Private Colleges
Some might argue that making education funding available to private institutions would divert funding from public universities. But respecting student choice might make these programs more popular…
Read MoreThe Cocoa Wars: Transition to Economic Justice – GDN Exclusive
Africa and the European Union are engaged in a literal trade war over the profits that come from the cocoa
Read MoreIt’s A Family Affair: Part 2 A Call to Action
In September, Greater Diversity News (GDN), the home of The New Black Student Movement (The NBSM), announced its effort to
Read MoreBlack Political Engagement – The MWBE Imperative: Fair Share for People of Color
My objective in writing about voter apathy and suppression is to help with a community dialogue that will lead to
Read MoreThe “Godmother of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) – Congresswoman Alma Adam
In Congress, Congresswoman Alma Adams is known as the “Godmother of HBCUs .” After joining the US House of
Read MoreJohna Speller: The New Generation of Leadership Development – GDN Exclusive
Can a 17-year-old be a leadership guru? If anyone thinks that it is not possible, Johna Speller is testing that
Read MoreThe New Generation of Leadership: Siani-Simone Is Much More Than Talk – GDN Exclusive
Siani-Simone Ammons, Secretary of NC NAACP Youth & College Division “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story
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What A Difference: What Does Injustice and Disparity Look Like in Practice?
Fayetteville State, a Historically Black University (HBCU), gets a new Chancellor. Outrage ensues. What was the outrage about? Was
Read MoreHow Public Schools Fail to Recognize Black Prodigies
Editor’s note: Amid numerous articles about how Black students lag behind others in educational achievement, occasionally you may hear about a young Black “prodigy”
Read MoreHBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth
Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an
Read MoreNAACP Sues U.S. Education Secretary Over COVID-19 School Money
The coronavirus pandemic has focused the nation’s attention on the essential role public schools play in families and communities’ lives.
Read MoreAuthor of Books About Race and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats
Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting
Read MoreMicrosoft to Partner With Huge HBCU Hiring Event For Software and IT Professionals
HBCU Connect and Microsoft have partnered to offer an amazing opportunity to software engineering professionals. On February 13th, the two
Read MoreBoost School Funding – Research Shows That Will Help Low-Income Students
With few exceptions, the various Democratic plans for public education share a common theme: more funding, less privatizing. Candidates Joe
Read MoreImportance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students
I have been a Black student, education policymaker, and now an advocate for providing the best educational opportunities for all
Read MoreProfile in Education Equity: Sharif El-Mekki
El-Mekki is answering his own “nation building” call. In May, he announced that after 11 years as Shoemaker’s principal and 26 years of being inside schools as a teacher or administrator…
Read MoreAFT’s Weingarten Slams DeVos’ Sickening Attack on Teachers
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called teachers “bullies” at a right-wing think tank conference.
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