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Renowned Scholars Discuss the Role of the Black Intellectual in the 21st Century

by Lois Elfman | April 16, 2021 Some of the nation's most prominent Black scholars were among those who gathered virtually at t Read more

One Year After Taking the Helm of The New School, Dr. Dwight McBride is Looking to the Future

by Jamal Watson | April 15, 2021
When Dr. Dwight McBride learned that he had been tapped to become the ninth president of The Ne [...] Read more

Dr. Cornel West is Leaving Harvard for Union Theological Seminary

by Walter Hudson | March 8, 2021
Dr. Cornel West—one of the nation’s most prolific scholars—is leaving Harvard University [...] Read more

Doctoral Students Release Letter Denouncing Harvard’s Decision to Deny Dr. Cornel West Tenure

by Sarah Wood | February 23, 2021
Earlier this week, Dr. Cornel West, professor and activist, threatened to leave Harvard Univers [...] Read more

After Harvard Refuses to Take Up His Tenure Case, Dr. Cornel West Threatens to Leave

by Walter Hudson | February 21, 2021
Dr. Cornel West—arguably one of the nation’s most prominent Black intellectuals—is contem [...] Read more

The Four E’s to Increasing Diversity of Course Materials

by Rebecca Entress | March 23, 2020
Academia does not always reflect the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. Schools in d [...] Read more

Dr. Martin Kilson Dead at 88

by Jamal Eric Watson | April 27, 2019
Dr. Martin Kilson, the first Black to be named a full professor at Harvard University, died las [...] Read more

Harris-Perry Draws Support in Beef with Wake Forest

| January 25, 2019
The relationship between Wake Forest University and prominent Black political science professor [...] Read more

Returning to her Rural Roots: bell hooks

by Jamal Eric Watson | October 31, 2018
On a Friday morning late last spring, bell hooks was sitting comfortably on a couch perfectly s [...] Read more

Colin Kaepernick, Dave Chappelle and Others Receive Du Bois Medals at Harvard

by Melanie Eversley | October 11, 2018
Instead of taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick took home a prestigious award Thursday bestowed by H [...] Read more

Cornel West Reflects on 25th Anniversary of Seminal Book ‘Race Matters’

by Jamal Eric Watson | January 21, 2018
An interview with Dr. Cornel West, professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard Di [...] Read more

Cornel West: We’re All Responsible for ‘Gangster’ Trump

by David Pluviose | January 25, 2017
In his lecture at Harvard, Dr. Cornel West waxed introspective about the courage he believes is [...] Read more

Black Doctoral Network a ‘One-stop Shop’ for Universities

by Jamal Eric Watson | November 28, 2016
Experts say the Black Doctoral Network is the answer for colleges and universities that constan [...] Read more

Cornel West Returning to Harvard Faculty

by Jamal Eric Watson | November 20, 2016
Dr. Cornel West—arguably one of the nation’s most visible Black public intellectuals—will [...] Read more

King Holiday Kicks Off High-demand Period for Some Black Academicians

by Jamal Eric Watson | January 14, 2016
The lives of some of the nation’s most visible Black academicians are about to get even busie [...] Read more

Live Panel Discussion Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Recorded on October 22, 2020

The Fight for Tenure: An Uphill Battle for Minoritized Faculty

Recorded on July 1, 2020

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America— What Role Does Higher Education have to play?

Recorded on June 19, 2020

Live Panel Discussion
Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America—
What Role Does Higher Education have to play?