Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

magazineFrom time to time, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. The links presented direct the reader to articles from many different points of view that deal with issues of African Americans in higher education. The articles selected do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of JBHE.

We invite subscribers to e-mail us or tweet @jbhedotcom with suggestions of articles for inclusion in this feature.

The Problem With President Obama’s College Ratings
Austin American-Statesman

1.5 Million Missing Black Men
The New York Times

White Parents in North Carolina Are Using Charter Schools to Secede From the Education System
The Washington Post

Helping Out Our HBCUs: Six Benefactors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Madame Noire

The Complexities of Black Folk
The New York Times

Fixing a Parent Loan Program Hurt Black Students
U.S. News & World Report

Africana Ph.D.s Enjoy Flexibility, Rigor in New Program
Cornell Chronicle

Interim University of Washington President Has Plan to Fight Racism, Inequity
The Seattle Times

Her Aim: Ministry at Historically Black Colleges
Baptist Press

Black Education Leader Breaks With Obama on Higher Ed
The Charlotte Observer

Getting to Know Assistant Provost for Equity and Inclusion Patricia L. Stith
Syracuse University News

Indiana Parents Question Blacks-Only Third Grade Field Trips
ABC7

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