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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the presentation, Garcia talked about Dr. During the presentation, Garcia talked about Dr. Robin D. We must be unapologetic in allowing ourselves space to Freedom Dream and to act upon those aspirations. It acknowledges that, as we move forward, there will most certainly be intense push-back.

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The Program Went On As Planned

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Blockson, the legendary Black historian, author, and bibliophile who served as curator of the university’s Blockson Afro-American Collection when she collapsed on stage. However, as Black women in academia, many of us, otherwise strangers to her, felt it too. The people who remained gathered said a short prayer.

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Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions. We are all experiencing the same problems.”

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Program Addresses Mental Health Among Law Enforcement

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Dr. Tonjua Williams "This program isn't just about protecting the community; it's about protecting those who protect us," said Dr. Tonjua Williams, president of St. By equipping law enforcement and first responders with knowledge and skills, we can help create a safer and more empathetic environment in the community."

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Are We There Yet? Revising and Questioning Affirmative Action

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Are we there yet? Gas stations were the ultimate disappointment for my youngest child, who would argue at each of the four gas station stops. We have to push forward, and nope, we were not there yet. I believe that we, well, most of us, that 50 years later, we might be further along. Dr. Robin L.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick Shortly after the appointment was announced, Fedrick wrote in an open letter to the university that “we still have the rest of the semester together to wrap up our strategic plan, focus on a seamless leadership transition and celebrate the accomplishments of our students during spring graduation.” It’s a tough job.

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A Letter to Wiley University Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The late Congressman John Lewis, who fought alongside King in the Civil Rights Movement, proposed the initiative of making King's holiday “a day on, not a day off” in 1994. Today, we commemorate Dr. King’s life and legacy and acknowledge his tremendous contributions and the countless others who went toe-to-toe against white supremacy.

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