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July 29, 2023
The decision to ban AP African American studies courses in some states may have increased students desire to learn about…
Florida Black history teachings -- Rep. Byron Donalds
July 28, 2023
Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida's only Black Republican congressman, is against teaching students that Black people benefited from slavery.
The Rise: Color of S.T.E.M., S.T.E.M students, S.T.E.M. and HBCUs, Howard University, architecture, S.T.E.M. and architecture, HBCU students, Black S.T.E.M. students, Joi Wood, theGrio.com
July 27, 2023
Joe Wood is a Howard University architecture major with a passion for designing sustainable and safer communities for the future.
Missouri schools anti-racism policy
July 26, 2023
A conservative majority school board in Missouri has made the decision to revisit an anti-racism policy before its coming expiration.
Dartmouth cultural life institute
July 25, 2023
Dartmouth College has launched a new center for Black intellectual and cultural life on its own campus and beyond.
Deaf students graduate Gallaudet University
July 24, 2023
Gallaudet awarded diplomas to 24 Black deaf students and honored four teachers from the Kendall School Division II for Negroes.
July 21, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Florida after its state education board issued new standards for teaching students about...
S.T.E.M., The Rise: Color of S.T.E.M., HBCUs and S.T.E.M., Black S.T.E.M. students, Black women in S.T.E.M., Virginia State University, theGrio
July 20, 2023
Virginia State University alum Joy Watson talks about how a passion for math and attending an HBCU fueled her career…
Florida race teachings
July 20, 2023
The Florida State Board of Education has approved new guidelines, which will teach students that Black people benefited from slavery.
HBCUs applications increase
July 19, 2023
Historically Black colleges and universities in America could limit the numbers of students they admit following a surge in applicants.
Kathleen McElroy
July 15, 2023
An esteemed Black journalist, Kathleen McElroy expressed remorse that Texas A&M University's culture barely changed from her undergrad days.
HBCUs applications increase
July 12, 2023
HBCUs are preparing for a potentially substantial increase in applications following the U.S. Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
University of Houston Downtown discrimination lawsuit
July 10, 2023
A Black University of Houston-Downtown staffer is suing the institution, accusing it of failing to address discriminatory behavior.
July 3, 2023
The Supreme Court's affirmative action decision will mostly impact Black students, but it may result in increased enrollment at HBCUs.
Philadelphia teen banned from graduation
June 20, 2023
A Philadelphia teen is opening up about the pain he suffered over being barred from his final senior events after…
Teacher fired over Dear Martin
June 15, 2023
A Charlotte middle school teacher is suing his former employer, alleging he was fired for using "Dear Martin" to educate…
Florida discrimination colleges
June 6, 2023
Six Florida A&M students are suing the state, alleging it discriminates against their HBCU while favoring a white public institution.
Birmingham Montessori school
June 6, 2023
A Montessori school geared toward Black children in Birmingham is hoping to expand, starting by doubling its enrollment numbers.
Lori Lightfoot Harvard
June 5, 2023
Lori Lightfoot, the former mayor of Chicago, will be teaching health policy and leadership course at Harvard University this fall.
Missouri teen walks to graduation
June 5, 2023
A St. Louis middle school student is seeing his determination pay off after he walked six miles to attend his…