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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‘Everybody’s not interested in politics’: How HBCU students are trying to increase voter engagement on their campuses
HBCU students are trying to compel their peers to become politically involved this year, against a backdrop of factors that are a bit different than those at predominantly white institutions.
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Black student-athletes tired of being the ‘odd one out’ at white schools
HBCUs offer a “second curriculum” for some on how to be Black in America.
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UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The firings come after state leaders criticized universities for not doing enough to enforce the ban. Students say UT-Austin has already overcorrected.
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The impact of Spelman College’s $100 million gift: ‘Anytime you invest in Black women, you’re investing in the world’
Open Campus spoke with Spelman alumna Deborwah Faulk about the university’s recent historic $100 million donation.
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‘A trend is clear’: National expert discusses DEI legislation
Open Campus spoke with Paulette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, about anti-DEI legislation.
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As young Black Americans move away from organized religion, some worry HBCUs aren’t ‘making space for religious people’
Recent studies indicate a notable decline in religious identification among Black Americans, a trend that is causing a ripple effect in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) divinity programs. Experts suggest many factors contribute to this shift, including Black nationalism, the politicization of COVID-19, challenges to diversity within religious institutions, and the evolving landscape of […]
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Q&A: What does political engagement look like at an HBCU?
Students from historically Black colleges and universities have long played a role in shaping social and political movements, and 2024 is no exception. Across the country, HBCU students are organizing pro-Palestine activism efforts on their campuses. They’re struggling with complicated feelings about who to vote for in November. To learn more about what political engagement […]
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Q&A: HBCU culture helps color police interactions with students
Open Campus spoke with Miller-Smith about how law enforcement can look different on an HBCU campus compared to a predominantly white institution (PWI).
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Economist: Declaring athletes as employees might hurt HBCUs
How might pending changes to antitrust laws as they relate to college sports governance alter HBCUs’ plans?