Feb 17, 2025 | Higer Education, History
Lloyd Gaines, a valedictorian and aspiring lawyer, made history in the 1930s when he challenged the University of Missouri School of Law’s rejection due to segregation laws, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case. Gaines, who attended Lincoln University, applied to...
Feb 10, 2025 | Higer Education, Leadership, Women
As a Black woman, I am always looking for ways to network and elevate myself. And as someone who is now navigating post-grad life, I have come to realize how important it is for you to start to do this while still in college — the earlier, the better. Finding ways to...
Feb 10, 2025 | Higer Education
Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in the Oval Office on Tuesday that he hopes Linda...
Feb 3, 2025 | Books, Higer Education, History
Five years ago, I wanted to create a public space for educators to hear the voices of teachers, students, parents, and professors about how they have conceptualized and taught Black history. I also wanted to highlight Black history education strategies and resources...
Feb 3, 2025 | Higer Education
Predominantly Black Institutions serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to attending college. These colleges and universities, which have at least 40% Black students (and 50% low-income students), play a vital role in advancing...
Jan 27, 2025 | Higer Education
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a lofty multi-million dollar gift to bring its latest project into fruition. Lilly Endowment Inc. bestowed the HBCU-focused nonprofit with a $25 million grant for its endeavors. According to Fox 2, the money...
