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How to Teach About Race in a Global Context

My students start the course with little capacity to manage the intense emotions they feel during conversations about race and identity. As a result, they get protected from the intrusion of violence into their intimacy but they also prevent themselves from having a real discussion.

A Strategy for Integrating Artificial Intelligence at Historically Black Colleges & Universities

For faculty in higher education, creating a generative AI policy for usage in completing assignments is creating somewhat of a confrontation of ethics and substitutional learning.

Forging Success for Black Men at Community Colleges

As we consider the future of higher education, investing in programs that support men of color at community colleges isn't just beneficial – it's vital.

Eleven Black Scholars Have Been Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine has announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members. Of the new members from the United States, it appears that 11 are Black. Nine of the 11 have current ties to the academic world. Nine of the new Black members are women.

Seven Black Academics Are Among This Year’s “Genius Award” Winners

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 22 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” MacArthur fellows receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want on their academic or creative endeavors. Seven of the 22 winners are Black scholars with ties to the academic world.

Leadership Support for the Mental Health of Black Male Student Athletes

As a society, we celebrate the success of the most popular Black male student-athletes. Their success deserves our attention. Similarly, the Black male student-athletes who are not successful need our full attention as well.

Are HBCUs Taken Seriously?

In the The American Sociological Review there were 461 academic articles with 967 authors over the 2012 to 2022 period. Of those authors only one was from an HBCU. The American Journal of Sociology had 361 academic articles with 674 authors published. No scholars at HBCUs were among the authors.

Forged by Faith & Fire: The Enduring Legacy of HBCUs Amidst Modern Challenges

This article serves as a crucial reminder of the systemic challenges that have long hindered the advancement of  Black Americans, particularly in the realm of education.

The Vital Importance of Black Greek Letter Organizations for Young Black Men


For young Black men, becoming part of a Black Greek letter organization is not just a step toward personal success; it is a commitment to community, heritage, and lifelong brotherhood.

HBCUs and the Olympics: From London 1948 To Paris 2024

Before the racial integration of southern state universities, Black athletes from HBCUs had tremendous success in track and field events at the Olympic Games.

The Eutychus Phenomenon

Part of the Eutychus phenomenon is viewing those with diverse viewpoints in the room as fortunate, but not vital contributors. The narrative that affirmative action scours the earth looking for inept candidates to give them what mediocre White people rightfully deserve is oft repeated and sadly, embraced by many.

All in the Family

Nelson Mandela once stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world.” One family that has taken that sentiment to heart is the Millet family.

Five African American Academics Have Been Elected Members of the American Philosophical Society

The five African Americans elected members of the American Philosophical Society are Gerald Lyn Early of Washington University in St. Louis, Danny O. Jacobs of the Oregon Health and Science University, G. Gabrielle Starr president of Pomona College in California, Bryan Stevenson at New York University School of Law, and Deborah Willis of New York University.

I’m Done! The Impact of the Transfer Portal on Black Male Student Athletes

The transfer portal offers some great opportunities for many Black student athletes. But it also raises some concerns.

Protests of a Different Color: HBCUs and the Student Protest Movements Against the War in the Middle East

Student protests concerning the Israel-Hamas war have been commonplace on the campuses of elite predominantly White colleges and universities. While not receiving a lot of publicity, HBCU students have not sat on the sidelines of the protest movement.

Remembering the Impact of Black Women on College Basketball

As former college basketball players, we are grateful that more eyes are watching, respecting and enjoying women’s college basketball. However, we are equally troubled by the manner in which the history of women’s basketball has been inaccurately represented during the Caitlin Clark craze.

DEI Can Die (or Not), but Let’s Have Something Consistently Dedicated to Black People

Kenneth Hawkins asserts that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts haven't contributed enough to support Black students over the years.

How Elite Colleges and Universities Responded to the Ban on Race-Sensitive Admissions

After the Supreme Court ruling, colleges and universities that value racial diversity in their enrollments had to scramble to devise ways to bring more Blacks to campus. JBHE asked enrollment management officials at high-ranking colleges and universities to share their efforts.

Some HBCUs May Also Have to Face the Issue of Legacy Admissions

Howard, Morehouse, Spelman, and North Carolina A&T and a number of other HBCUs - employ legacy admissions, and defend them as not being the same as those at the elite and selective predominately White institutions.

Spelman College – Empowering Women Toward More Civic Engagement

Community engagement enables Spelman College students the opportunity to understand and appreciate the responsibilities they have to society more fully.
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Anthony Graham Selected as Next Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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