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Roxbury Community College Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennie McDonald-Brown, executive director of development for RCC, said Roxbury has been a geographical and social justice center for Boston, which fought for the college to exist. The school is a predominantly Black institution with a faculty that reflects the student body, she said. and Red Shaydez.

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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kelley’s notion of the “ Freedom Dream ,” an invitation to imagine an educational space that is grounded in racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation. When addressing students’ basic needs, community colleges would have grocery stores, food pantries, laundry, and shower facilities available to all students, 24/7.

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Natural Allies: How Diversity Leaders and Community Engagement Leaders Build Democracy Together

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Each grounded in a social justice mission, we collectively seek to build communities that work for everyone—fighting to alleviate poverty, providing relief for food and housing insecurity, creating solutions to address public health concerns, and ensuring a high-quality education is accessible and possible for all.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. Smith, an associate professor of higher education at University of Cincinnati, said basic needs such as food, housing, and mental health care are critical challenges that community colleges are trying to recognize and address.

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Higher Ed Prepares to Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

You can never take a break from social justice work.” Center for Nonviolent Social Change. The King Collection is an open resource for Morehouse faculty and students and is often exhibited for the public. “At The King Center, we always say that the King holiday is a day on, not a day off. Dr. Kelisha B. Dr. Vicki L.

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Remembering Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charles, an expert in constitutional law, election law, and race who joined the Harvard Law faculty in July 2021, currently serves as the inaugural Charles J. Charles was a tireless advocate for civil rights, equality, human dignity, and social justice. Ogletree, Jr. Professor of Law. I'm from Kentucky. I liked that.

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Dominican University VP builds hope for first-gen students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Nearly half needed financial support, and nearly one in five expressed concerns about adequate access to food or having a safe place to live. For example, NowPow helps commuting students tap into community-based resources within walking distance of their homes, such as food pantries and mental health services. Share here.

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