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Niles Garrison

Niles a sophomore at Morehouse College majoring in journalism.

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Posted inRace and Equity

‘I knew I wanted to go to one of those schools’ — why some African students are choosing to attend HBCUs

By Niles GarrisonMay 3, 2024June 13, 2024

2.1 million sub-Saharan Africans live in the United States. Many find historically Black colleges and universities as a sanctuary of sorts as they learn the intricacies of being Black in America.

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Black student-athletes tired of being the ‘odd one out’ at white schools

By Niles GarrisonApril 3, 2024June 13, 2024

HBCUs offer a “second curriculum” for some on how to be Black in America.

Posted inRace and Equity

Economist: Declaring athletes as employees might hurt HBCUs

By Niles GarrisonFebruary 6, 2024June 13, 2024

How might pending changes to antitrust laws as they relate to college sports governance alter HBCUs’ plans?

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