Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

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 for articles to be included in this feature.

Why Hard Work Doesn’t Pay Off for Black Americans
Medium

As College Costs Climb, Some Black Sacramentans Turn To Trades
The Sacramento Observer

Meet the 167-Year-Old HBCU You’ve Never Heard Of
Rolling Out

Black Student Unions Are Under Pressure – Here’s What They Do and How They Help Black Students Find Community
BridgeDetroit

Southern Board Wants Leader With Strong Business Ties After Parting Ways With Dennis Shields
The Advocate

How One Black Labor Union Changed American History
Jacobin

America’s New Africa Strategy Isn’t New — It’s Just More Honest
Black Westchester

The Best Black History Books of 2025
Black Perspectives

New Generation of Black Church Leadership Rising to Continue Battle for Freedom
The Tennessee Tribune

Without Affirmative Action, Elite Colleges Are Prioritizing Economic Diversity in Admissions
U.S. News & World Report

Howard University’s Former President: Endowment Undaunted by Market Constraints in Private Assets Ramp-Up
Buyouts

HBCU President Grateful for Second Chance After Transplant
Centre Daily Times

Pulitzer Winner Edda Fields-Black on Making History Resonate With the Voices of the Forgotten
NEXTpittsburgh

DEI Programs Deserve Space in Higher-Ed
The Ithacan
(Ithaca College)