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Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg surprised a number of students by appearing in video calls with them to mark their graduation. The 66-year-old media mogul and the acclaimed Hollywood director answered questions from the graduates on John Krasinski’s show “Some Good News,” with activist Malala Yousafzai and comedian Jon Stewart also answering questions from the…

Cynthia Warrick, Ph.D., is the president of Stillman College, a historically Black college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She has more than 20 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator. Rolling out spoke with Warrick about her leadership during COVID-19. Share with us your vision for the new normal. Like everyone else,…

Amid the rapid spread of the coronavirus across the United States, large gatherings like festivals and sporting events are being canceled and postponed. Now, historically Black colleges and universities are following suit and implementing campuswide protocols to ensure the safety of faculty, staff and students. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC,…

The coronavirus continues to cause hysteria around the world. On Monday, March 9, 2020, a school district in Memphis, Tennessee, decided to close schools after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report aired by KWCH. During coverage from KWCH, footage emerged of individuals who attempted to take precautions against the pandemic.…

A group of parents in California’s East Bay declared a state of emergency and is seeking $7.2 million to upend an education gap that has become glaringly apparent in Northern California’s West Contra Costa Unified School District. “For years now, this district has not seen or served African American, Black kids,” Golddie Williams said at…

Research shows that nearly 1 in 5 teens has trouble finishing their homework because of a digital divide — often referred to as the “homework gap” — for teens who lack access to digital technologies, such as a reliable computer or an internet connection at home. This holiday season, Comerica Bank helped to close that…

A teacher who has a history of making racist comments has been suspended, again. According to the Los Angeles Times, the unidentified teacher at Space and Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy was suspended for making racial comments about Blacks and Hispanics. The teacher, who is a reported supporter of Donald Trump, told her…

Some teachers only teach, but others are in the profession to impact lives. For Christopher Hinton, he is impacting his students’ lives daily. In 2005, Hinton initially started working at the Summit Academy OIC as a part-time math instructor. After a decrease in enrollment, he was released from the position. He was rehired the same…

As this year marks the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, I believe it’s appropriate to ask this question today: “Did this experiment in educational social justice really work?” I’m a firm believer that student achievement happens with support from both “inside” and “outside” the school. Prior to 1954, the ability to have…

Data from the U.S. Department of Health data indicates that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college-age African Americans. In the Black community, there exists a stigma around mental health and getting proper treatment. Eliminating the stigma is a key step to getting help and identifying the many resources available to those in…

Just the mention of the name of Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford and students lower their heads, visibly heartbroken about her tragic death. While working to carry on with their classes and daily lives, many students on the campus are clearly in mourning. Friends who knew her as “Lexi,” as well as co-eds who…

When you’re a parent thinking about what’s best for your child, I can only imagine the fear and anger one must have when watching the conversation happening between the Atlanta Board of Education and the current superintendent. After you shed yourself of those concerns, what you should realize more than ever before, is that it’s…

Summer break is quickly coming to an end, and it’s time for college students to start moving onto campus. As you stroll through the store to gather your snacks for your dorm room, pick up these healthy snacks to keep that summer physique well into the school year. 1. Trail mix. When choosing the healthiest option…

Phyllis Duvall Hollis Bailey is a humanitarian who has dedicated her life to service. The Howard University graduate has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a minor in economics, mathematics, and education. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in educational supervision and curriculum development as well as a Master of Science…

A reported sex scandal has rocked Morehouse College. On Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, 2019, a student came forward with accusations that he was a victim of sexual harassment by an employee at the all-male, historically Black college. The student posted video clips on Twitter about his alleged interactions with DeMarcus Crews, an…

Police are investigating a group of middle school students who allegedly put bodily fluids in food they prepared and then served to teachers. According to The Associated Press, the incident occurred at Hyatts Middle School in Delaware County, Ohio. The students had prepared crepes for teachers as part of a family consumer science class. Several of the teachers reportedly…

Moments before Michelle Obama entered Giles Hall at Spelman College in Atlanta, students who attend the prominent HBCU for women and their male counterparts from nearby Morehouse College discussed how their lives were inspired by her memoir, Becoming. Obama snuck into the room shortly after 1 p.m. and surprised the students, who were given the…

When Lil Nas X dropped his trap-country remix of “Old Town Road” with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus it left many people confused. Now those who are embracing the mashup are making videos to show their love for the song, but one remix has caught our attention because it’s adorable and inspirational. Third-grade teacher Jasmine…

Homewood-Flossmoor High School students staged a walkout on April 30, 2019, where they protested the lack of action taken against the three White students who paraded around the city in blackface, insulted a young Black woman at her job and shared footage on social media that eventually went viral. The students were spirited and well…