The philanthropist known for giving to historically Black colleges and nonprofits working on climate change offered the news by updating an October blog post.
Category: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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The Complexities of Portraying the Black Elite, From ‘The Gilded Age’ to Ralph Lauren
Recent portrayals of the Black elite have shown the complexities that can come with representing class.
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Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha’s Vineyard
In Oak Bluffs, film premieres, book fairs and star-studded soirees attracted fans who came for the art and stayed for the community.
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Takeaways From Graduation Speeches by Trump, Taraji P. Henson and Others
The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.
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Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts
H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.
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Howard University Votes to Revoke Sean Combs’s Honorary Degree
In a unanimous decision, the university’s board of trustees also moved to disband a scholarship in Mr. Combs’s name amid investigations into abuse allegations.
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Upgraded Museums Add New Value at Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions across the United States are spending more money to renovate museums and make them a more integral part of learning.
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William E. Spriggs, Economist Who Pushed for Racial Justice, Dies at 68
An educator who served in the Obama administration, he championed workers, especially Black workers, and challenged his profession’s racial assumptions.
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This Historically Black University Created Its Own Tech Intern Pipeline
A new program at Bowie State connects computing students directly with companies, bypassing an often harsh Silicon Valley vetting process.
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
The New York Times – Sports:Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
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For Chris Paul, Studying at an H.B.C.U. Was a ‘Natural’ Fit
The New York Times – Sports:Paul, the star N.B.A. guard, will graduate from Winston-Salem State on Friday, completing an educational journey he started in 2003 and continuing his quest to spotlight Black colleges.
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Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.