Each week, 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 with suggestions of articles for inclusion in this feature.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers
Black-Affirming Campus Spaces Are Vital for Black Student Academic Success
HBCUs Continue to Grow as Enrollment Elsewhere Slows
Med Schools Face a New Obstacle in the Push to Train More Black Doctors
Experts Discuss Importance of Racial Impact Studies in Public Policy
The National Business League, National Medical Association, National Bar Association, and More Announce Collaborative Effort to Empower and Protect Black American Communities
‘You Can’t Outrun’ the Attack on Racial Equality
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans’ Understanding of the Wilderness
The Importance Of Black Women On College Boards Of Trustees
1 Year After The End Of Affirmative Action In College Admissions, My Identity Matters More Than Ever
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