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Census Bureau Reports a Widening of the Racial Income and Poverty Gaps

September 12, 2012

In 2011, the average Black household in the United State had an income that was only 58 percent of the average non-Hispanic White household.

A Widening of the Black-White Income Gap

September 28, 2011

The large and stagnant income gap between black and white families remains for African Americans a major barrier to equal access to higher education in this country.

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Talladega College Announces Plans to Improve Financial Security

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New Dean Appointments for Six Black Leaders in Academia

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Gloria Boutte Receives National Recognition for Advancing Social Justice in Education

Appointments & Awards April 18, 2025

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Two African Americans Taking on Key Leadership Roles at the American Educational Research Association

Breaking News April 14, 2025

Jerome Morris has been named president-elect of the AERA Council and Tabbye Chavous has been appointed as the association's executive director.

Darnell Williams Named Eighth President of North Central University in Minnesota

Breaking News April 14, 2025

Dr. Williams has been a faculty member with North Central University for the past three years. His presidency is set to begin at the end of the current academic year.

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