By Kyra Miles, NPR
It’s a common perception that white, evangelical families are the most likely to homeschool their children. Continue reading More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism
The youngest Black female professor ever to be tenured at Oxford was born in Kenya
The University of Oxford has made history by appointing Patricia Kingori to a full professorship, making the sociologist the youngest Black woman ever to receive tenure at Oxford or Cambridge. Continue reading The youngest Black female professor ever to be tenured at Oxford was born in Kenya
Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in College STEM
In the early 2000s, U.S. colleges and universities began opening offices of diversity through which they frequently appointed a single officer to field student, faculty, and staff complaints and to expand Continue reading Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in College STEM
Black Woman Wins $1M Global Teacher Prize
By BET Staff
A teacher from Maryland has won the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. Continue reading Black Woman Wins $1M Global Teacher Prize
HBCUs To Receive Major Boost In Tech Funding Due To President Biden’s Spending Bill
BDerek Major, Talk of News
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) leaders are waiting with bated breath on the passage of President Joe Biden‘s Build Back Better agenda as it includes record funding for the Black colleges. Continue reading HBCUs To Receive Major Boost In Tech Funding Due To President Biden’s Spending Bill
Lafayette Black woman’s journey to medical school is inspired by women and funded by Tampax
By , The Advocate
Sydney Ambrose has long found inspiration through the women in her life and hopes to one day inspire the next generation of girls. Continue reading Lafayette Black woman’s journey to medical school is inspired by women and funded by Tampax
Netflix Establishes $5.4 Million Chadwick A. Boseman Scholarship at Howard University
By Globe News Wire
WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Howard University and Netflix today have announced a $5.4 million endowed scholarship to honor alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman, the esteemed actor, director, writer and producer. Continue reading Netflix Establishes $5.4 Million Chadwick A. Boseman Scholarship at Howard University
Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams Partner to Help HBCU Students and Alums Launch Businesses
By Jasmine Alyce, Atlanta Black Star
Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams are combining their star power to help elevate the businesses of HBCU students and alumni. Continue reading Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams Partner to Help HBCU Students and Alums Launch Businesses
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks possibility of political future: ‘I care deeply about our country’
By Jessica Napoli, Fox News
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the biggest stars in the world and even though he’s only teased running for president in the past, in a new interview he admitted he’s taken plans one step beyond that. Continue reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks possibility of political future: ‘I care deeply about our country’
HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Event Giving High School Students Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Acceptance and Scholarships
HBCU Week to take place in person and virtually Sept. 26 to Oct. 3; Students have opportunity to experience life at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) through week of homecoming-style events, including a Wanda Sykes comedy show and Battle of the Bands Continue reading HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Event Giving High School Students Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Acceptance and Scholarships
Maia Chaka Is The 1st Black Woman To Officiate An NFL Game
Maia Chaka has made history as the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game. Continue reading Maia Chaka Is The 1st Black Woman To Officiate An NFL Game
Hispanic Heritage Month: Two Latinas are working together to create a pipeline of diversity in STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, collectively known as STEM make up the fastest-growing and highest paid fields in the U.S. with diverse job opportunities in careers ranging from aerospace engineers, programmer to operations director, yet Latinas only account for 3% of the industry. Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month: Two Latinas are working together to create a pipeline of diversity in STEM
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