Education

Ira Berlin

Ira Berlin, 1941–2018 Ira Berlin, 1941–2018

Remembering a man who transformed scholarship on slavery and African-American culture.

Jun 8, 2018 / Eric Foner

White on HBCUs

What Does Diversity Look Like at HBCUs? What Does Diversity Look Like at HBCUs?

Are HBCUs simply changing with the times, or are they relinquishing an important black presence?

Jun 7, 2018 / Black on Campus / Deja Dennis

Aaron Coleman Black on Campus

As a Black College Student, Poverty Was My Everyday Life As a Black College Student, Poverty Was My Everyday Life

For the country’s colleges, perhaps more so than any other American institution, the case for scaling racially equitable initiatives couldn’t be more clear.

Jun 5, 2018 / Black on Campus / Aaron Ross Coleman

Law Schools Are Failing Students of Color

Law Schools Are Failing Students of Color Law Schools Are Failing Students of Color

Higher debt and lower employment rates create a “justice gap” that’s nearly impossible to escape.

Jun 5, 2018 / Erin L. Thompson

Student Debt

Student Debt Student Debt

New school ties.

Jun 5, 2018 / OppArt / Melinda Beck

Bilingual classroom California

Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously

Language rights, immigration, and identity formation are intrinsically linked.

Jun 4, 2018 / Michael Leger

Graduation Students

Advice to College Graduates in the Age of Trump Advice to College Graduates in the Age of Trump

The terror beyond the school gates awaits you.

May 31, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt

Black Women Leaders

Why Are There So Few Black Women Leaders on College Campuses? Why Are There So Few Black Women Leaders on College Campuses?

Forced to face the twin hurdles of racism and sexism, black women leaders are underrepresented on college campuses. 

May 31, 2018 / Black on Campus / DeAsia Paige

Campus Racism Protesters

The Costs of Campus Activism The Costs of Campus Activism

As the number of racial incidents increase on campuses across the country, black student activists often have to choose between stability and justice.

May 23, 2018 / Black on Campus / Lauren Lumpkin and Devan Cole

High school students call for anti-gun laws as they protest and rally in Washington Square Park, Friday April 20, 2018 in New York.

Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community

You can also call your representative in the House to demand they fight for net neutrality, and join the Poor People’s Campaign.

May 22, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

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