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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And if we're really thinking about ensuring America's future – whether that's the workforce, the economy, and civil leadership – Latinos are a key demographic and a key group to keep in mind when thinking about federal policy.” “Latinos are one of the fastest growing populations and college-going populations.

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Game Changers and Change Makers: Black Publishers’ Defiant Mark on History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The fascinating story of the book publishing efforts of black Americans have been largely ignored by historians.” (Joyces, 1991, p. But resilience, determination, grit, and sheer defiance have kept the desire to rise despite the countless abuse and attacks systematically entrenched in the American roots.

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First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several racial demographics domestically – including underrepresented minorities (URM) – saw declines, with first-time graduate enrollment falling 5.7% for American Indian/Alaska Native students, 4.1% for Black/African American students, and 0.9% among Black/African Americans, 0.9% for white students, 4.5%

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Building Opportunities for Black Men

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What followed was her pursuit to recruit and empower African American men as part of the Honors Program’s comprehensive transformation into a full-fledged Honors College. Washington says she wants the Honors Program to cater to the demographics of a community college. “A

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations. In addition, the Board has been slow to change the test to reflect the changing demographics of the United States.

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015).

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Massasoit Community College Launches New Black Studies Major

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The City of Brockton, where Massasoit is headquartered, is at least 41% Black or African American, according to the U.S. Black Studies is American history, and it’s valuable to be aware of the realities of the two, says Dr. Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University.