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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack today sent letters to 16 governors emphasizing the over $12 billion disparity in funding between land-grant Historically Black Colleges and…

A recent poll by the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) revealed that California residents have differing opinions on cash reparations for Black people. In response, the state’s Congressional Black Caucus intends to launch a…

In a grand celebration of HBCU excellence, the 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) kicks off a week-long extravaganza from September 12th to 16th. The event, billed as the world’s largest HBCU homecoming and one that celebrates HBCU…

Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. For generations, STEM education has…

The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement sponsors the Power of Diversity Lecture Series to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and…

Although the U.S. Supreme Court slammed the door on race-conscious admissions practices this past June, Americans still broadly believe in the importance of diversity in higher education. And Americans have complex beliefs about…

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has stuck with a decision to delete part of a rule that allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity” to meet continuing education requirements. Justices in February approved the ban on…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NFL players and their union want the league to continue fighting for social justice and they’re still seeking an increase in the number of minority coaches.After briefly joining NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage…

In 1994 when the Republic of South Africa ended apartheid and allowed free democratic elections, Whites made up 83 percent of the academics at the nation’s universities. Today, 67 percent of …This content was originally published here.

Reactions from university administrators to the recent Supreme Court decision on on affirmative action show what they lose by being one-sided.This content was originally published here.