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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Four white peers questioned the student’s belonging to Penn, requested directions from him about the whereabouts of fried chicken, and referred to him as an n-word,” says McMickens, noting that the column inspired a silent student-organized, anti-racism demonstration comprising some 200 students, faculty members, and administrators.

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HBCU Students: Redefining Civic Engagement and Demanding to Be Heard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Just as HBCUs prioritize fostering supportive environments for their students, political organizations must recognize the unique needs and perspectives of Black voters. However, mainstream political actors often overlook or underestimate the depth of these voters’ commitment to social justice and political reform.

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Dr. Donovan Livingston Returns Home, Merging His Hip Hop Self with His College Advisor Self

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A A lot of my work is grounded in how Hip Hop informs student experiences in college,” Livingston said.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Houston Canterbury, an Episcopal organization serving the three public universities in Houston, partnered with Lutheran, United Church of Christ, and Jewish campus ministries to offer LGBTQ+ student organizations free use of the A.D. Lawson is impressed with the resilience and resolve that students are showing.

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Representation Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Part of the mission of HBCUs is social justice, is consciousness raising, is being global leaders in a responsible way. campaign included aspects beyond the classroom, such as an extracurricular forum that would tackle issues that derive directly from the mouths of female students.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. Maeba is excited to use this shift as an opportunity to build and expand social justice dialogue work at Goucher. In addition to her previous work, Rev.

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Setting Our Compass: NCORE Kicks Off Annual Conference in Hawaii

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For two decades, Biscoe has led NCORE’s efforts, helping to grow the conference into a safe space for student organizers to strategize alongside faculty, administrators and community activists.