Black and Hispanic faculty members remain significantly underrepresented in higher education institutions, despite modest increases in their numbers over the past two decades, and the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both handle allegations of discrimination inefficiently, resulting in delays in addressing discrimination complaints.
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Coppin State president secures board seat for Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch
The Federal Reserve System Board of Governors recently elected Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. to the board of directors of the Baltimore branch for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, a unique opportunity for CSU to bring insight and value as an anchor institution.
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Dr. Sherita Hill Golden, chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine, resigns after ‘privilege’ controversy
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Dr. Sherita Hill Golden has exited her post as vice president and chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), according to an email sent […]
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund welcomes HBCU administrators to Capitol Hill for policy discussions
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is gearing up for the eighth Presidents and Chancellor’s HBCU Fly-In on Capitol Hill from March 6th to March […]
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Hilltop Newspaper celebrates 100 years
By Ron TaylorSpecial to the AFRO A group of former colleagues gathered recently to commemorate and share the distinction of being part of a rare fraternal order. But this wasn’t […]
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Claflin women roll past Shaw to CIAA semifinals, Virginia State rallies for a 51-42 victory over Johnson C. Smith
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO On the fourth day of the women’s 2024 CIAA Tournament, Calflin helped to narrow down the playing field to four teams headed to the […]
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CIAA 2024 day four update: Men of Claflin knock off Virginia State 75-69, Virginia Union clips Bluefield
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO No. 2-seed Claflin escaped with a reassuring 75-69 victory over Virginia State, overcoming its turnovers, gaffes and mistakes to advance to the semifinals of […]
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Day three of CIAA Tournament 2024: Eight men’s teams face off in Baltimore
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO The third day of the 2024 CIAA Tournament saw eight men’s teams compete to move forward to the final four. A 10 a.m. matchup […]
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Coppin State University unveils a soulful sculpture
By Beverly RichardsSpecial to the AFRO If you have driven by the North Avenue side of Coppin State University, at the corners of Warwick and West North avenues within the […]
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National Battle of the Bands honors HBCU heritage with “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands”
Special Release The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is proud to announce the February airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands,” a film that pays tribute to […]
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CIAA Tournament women’s player to watch: Aniylah Bryant
By Maliik Obee, Special to the AFRO There isn’t a team hotter on the women’s side of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference than the Broncos of Fayetteville State […]
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CIAA Tournament Men’s player to watch: Jaylen Alston
By Maliik Obee, Special to the AFRO On Feb. 26, the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament will kick off for the fourth time in Baltimore, since moving to […]