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Dangerous Liaisons: Christie, Colored Friend of Tiffany

by Dr. Robin Lee Hughes, September 7, 2010

The 2003 International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education article, Tiffany, Friend of People of Color: White Investments in Antiracism, by Dr. Audrey Thompson is a powerful scholarly article on whiteness and the problematic nature of keeping Whiteness at the center of antiracism. It is

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The Need for a National Goal

by Dr. Lorelle L. Espinosa, September 3, 2010

Last week I spoke with a columnist from Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education about my research, commentary, and overall interest in the advancement of underserved students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She offered a series of questions, several of which I’ve been asked before: Why is it

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Spelman College: A Model for Engaging Alumnae (and Alumni)

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, August 27, 2010

In 2010, Spelman College celebrated its highest alumnae giving numbers in the institution’s history — 39 percent.  This figure is up from 31 percent in 2009. A giving percentage at this level is the envy of colleges and universities across the country regardless of their institution’s racial history.  In order to

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Of Ebonics, the DEA, and the Department of Education

by Dr. Pamela D. Reed, August 25, 2010

Apparently, the federal government is finally recognizing Ebonics as a viable language. Indeed, the Justice Department’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has put out a call for Ebonics interpreters to work in its Southeastern regional office in Atlanta.  Specifically, the DEA is seeking the assistance of nine linguists fluent in Ebonics to

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Ongoing Debates Continue to Plague Black Studies

by Dr. Elwood Watson, August 13, 2010

A recent article written by Howard University student Aleesa Mann that appeared on the website The Root looked at the dilemmas facing Black studies programs and departments at historically Black colleges and universities. The perennial issues, such as reluctant institutional commitment, chronic lack of funding, apprehensive students and perceptions of

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Diverse Sponsors ‘Mentoring’ Panel Discussion

Diverse Sponsors ‘Mentoring’ Panel Discussion

Journalist Janet Roach reports on the Diverse-sponsored panel discussion, “The Critical Role of Mentoring in Increasing Graduates and Faculty of Color”. The panel discussion was held in Washington, D.C. during the 98th annual conference of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.


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