https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Demographics > African-American market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751897/new-documentary-gives-voice-to-americas-first-black-supreme-court-justice https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751897/new-documentary-gives-voice-to-americas-first-black-supreme-court-justice This September, PBS viewers will have the unprecedented opportunity to hear Thurgood Marshall tell his own story in his own words. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:19:43 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751322/mlk-assassination-files-release-adds-little-new-information-scholars-say https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751322/mlk-assassination-files-release-adds-little-new-information-scholars-say Scholars say that the release of the documents add little to what’s already known about the life and murder of the civil rights leader. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:10:00 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15750476/irs-churches-can-now-back-political-candidates-but-scholars-remain-concerned https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15750476/irs-churches-can-now-back-political-candidates-but-scholars-remain-concerned Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:49:43 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15749397/howard-university-google-partner-to-enhance-ai-recognition-of-african-american-english https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15749397/howard-university-google-partner-to-enhance-ai-recognition-of-african-american-english Howard University and Google Research announced the release of data which can be used by artificial intelligence developers to improve the experience of Black people using automatic speech recognition technology. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:23:00 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15744752/legacy-and-purpose-congresswoman-jasmine-crockett-calls-tougaloo-graduates-to-action https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15744752/legacy-and-purpose-congresswoman-jasmine-crockett-calls-tougaloo-graduates-to-action Crockett delivered an impassioned commencement speech at Tougaloo College's graduation ceremony on Sunday, urging graduates to embrace their purpose in continuing the fight for progress. Sun, 04 May 2025 13:27:10 -0500 Institutions / HBCUs https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15739761/cbce-to-host-virtual-convening-for-black-childrens-education-amid-funding-challenges https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15739761/cbce-to-host-virtual-convening-for-black-childrens-education-amid-funding-challenges The Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:06:15 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15712525/biden-issues-historic-posthumous-pardon-to-civil-rights-leader-marcus-garvey https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15712525/biden-issues-historic-posthumous-pardon-to-civil-rights-leader-marcus-garvey Marcus Garvey received a posthumous pardon by President Biden. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:21:57 -0600 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15711877/umass-professor-emeritus-dr-robert-paul-wolff-who-bridged-philosophy-and-african-american-studies-dies-at-91 https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15711877/umass-professor-emeritus-dr-robert-paul-wolff-who-bridged-philosophy-and-african-american-studies-dies-at-91 Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:23:18 -0600 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15706524/little-rock-nine-member-thelma-mothershed-wair-dies-at-the-age-of-83 https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15706524/little-rock-nine-member-thelma-mothershed-wair-dies-at-the-age-of-83 Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:44:07 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15705405/international-colloquium-on-black-males-in-education-to-take-place-later-this-month https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15705405/international-colloquium-on-black-males-in-education-to-take-place-later-this-month The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education will occur October 23 - 25, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:47:18 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15704828/crenshaw-awarded-the-web-du-bois-medal-from-harvard https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15704828/crenshaw-awarded-the-web-du-bois-medal-from-harvard Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:34:07 -0500 Faculty & Staff https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15684520/report-black-girls-receive-more-frequent-and-more-severe-discipline-in-school-than-other-girls https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15684520/report-black-girls-receive-more-frequent-and-more-severe-discipline-in-school-than-other-girls A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) points out that Black girls tend to face more and harsher forms of discipline than other girls including higher suspension and expulsion rates. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:54:43 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15683320/xavier-mourns-former-administrator-civil-rights-champion-sybil-haydel-morial https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15683320/xavier-mourns-former-administrator-civil-rights-champion-sybil-haydel-morial Retired Xavier University of Louisiana administrator Sybil Haydel Morial has died at age 91. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:39:46 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15683325/asalh-to-host-african-americans-in-the-arts-conference https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15683325/asalh-to-host-african-americans-in-the-arts-conference The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host its Annual Meeting Sept. 25-29 in Pittsburgh. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:39:13 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15682763/international-conference-to-focus-on-black-males-in-education https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15682763/international-conference-to-focus-on-black-males-in-education The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education convenes Oct. 23-25. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:17 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15681084/the-future-of-black-leadership https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15681084/the-future-of-black-leadership Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider draws upon his diverse experience as a faculty member and administrator at a number of colleges and universities. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:15:49 -0500 Faculty & Staff https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15677629/business-philanthropic-legend-dies-at-83 https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15677629/business-philanthropic-legend-dies-at-83 Businessman and philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard has died at 83. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:20:51 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15671451/brown-v-board-of-education-revisited-70-years-later https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15671451/brown-v-board-of-education-revisited-70-years-later A blockbuster panel kicked off "Establishing a National Agenda for Meeting the Promise of Brown v. Board: 70 Years Later," a three-day conference that featured several prominent educators. Wed, 22 May 2024 17:28:23 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15670302/association-to-welcome-woodson-ambassadors-program-at-upcoming-conference https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15670302/association-to-welcome-woodson-ambassadors-program-at-upcoming-conference The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program. Tue, 07 May 2024 14:58:51 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15669137/opal-lee-to-receive-honorary-degree https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15669137/opal-lee-to-receive-honorary-degree The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:19:18 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15667223/symposium-spotlights-the-life-of-ida-b-wells https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15667223/symposium-spotlights-the-life-of-ida-b-wells Prominent academicians and journalists gathered at the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University to reflect on the life of pioneering journalist and anti-lynching crusader, Ida B. Wells. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:10:03 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15665984/30-years-after-its-release-nathan-mccalls-makes-me-wanna-holler-still-resonates https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15665984/30-years-after-its-release-nathan-mccalls-makes-me-wanna-holler-still-resonates When journalist Nathan McCall released his 1994 autobiography, Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America, my mother was among the first wave of people to purchase a copy. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:10:14 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15666963/rhodes-college-plaza-honors-historically-black-sororities-fraternities https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15666963/rhodes-college-plaza-honors-historically-black-sororities-fraternities Rhodes College will unveil its new National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza, paying tribute to the Divine Nine. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:25:29 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15664897/annual-black-brown-college-bound-summit-commences-march-6 https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15664897/annual-black-brown-college-bound-summit-commences-march-6 Hillsborough Community College’s BBCB Summit is March 6-9 at the Tampa (Florida) Convention Center. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:49:25 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15664700/universal-write-publications-marks-20year-milestone https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15664700/universal-write-publications-marks-20year-milestone Independent Black-owned scholarly press celebrates two decades of amplifying Black voices. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:53:31 -0600 Demographics / African-American