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When a Commencement Speech Goes Viral

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Daniel Black’s 15-minute speech, which he delivered to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduates last weekend quickly spread like a wildfire across social media. I wanted to put them in the context of 400 years of enslavement and debasement in America, and then I wanted to send them into the stars.

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Why African American History Month Is the Quintessential American Celebration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Reflection and assessment are crucial mechanisms to achieving progress in any society and in this case, recognition of the inspiring accomplishments, as well as the numerous tribulations of people of African descent in America, presents the most compelling and significant articulation of the American story. Dr. William B.

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The Black Futures Lab Announces the Largest Survey of Black People

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 130,000 responses from across all 50 states partook in this survey, this is four times the size of the 2018 Black Census. Every day, policy is being made about us, without us. The Black Census is historic and important—there is still time for you to join us and participate so that your voice can be heard."

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Indecision About AI in Classes Is So Last Week

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Many faculty members across North America have sat on the sidelines in 2023, hoping for someone or something to keep generative artificial intelligence out of their institutions. The primary lesson we all learned, however, was that no one can save us from AI but ourselves.

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Achieving the Dream Convening Highlights Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They found a purpose that could spark innovation and focus across an entire sector of higher education. One of the major reasons we stand here before you is ATD and the work they have done to support us over the last six and a half years,” said FDLTCC President Dr. Anita Hanson. This is now our moment,” said Stout.

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Are We There Yet? Revising and Questioning Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I believe that we, well, most of us, that 50 years later, we might be further along. In other words, Affirmative Action should have been a beginning policy step, along with lots of educational practice, for organizations to move towards treating everyone equitably across racial categories. So what is taking us so long?

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Wayne State University Receives $6 Million Grant for Humanities Faculty Cluster Hire and Black Studies Center

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Wayne State is located in the largest majority-Black city in America, and our curricula should reflect that with more courses that center the Black experience and the role that race has played in American history, culture, and society,” said Wayne State Provost Dr. Mark Kornbluh.

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