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Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. The links presented direct the reader to articles from many different points of view that deal with issues of African Americans in higher education. The articles selected do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of JBHE.

We invite subscribers to e-mail us or tweet @jbhedotcom with suggestions of articles for inclusion in this feature.

Sisters of the Academy Promotes Growth of Black Women in Academics
Tallahassee Democrat

Eight Students of Color Speak Out About Having Their Qualifications Questioned at Elite Colleges
Mic

The State of Race and Diversity on Kentucky Campuses
89.3 WFPL

Racial Justice Demands Affirmative Action
The New York Times

Setting HBCU Presidents Up for Success
Association of Governing Boards

Race And Faculty Hiring In Higher Education
Daily Caller

Cheyney Problem Isn’t Racism; It’s Failing to Compete for Students
Philadelphia Inquirer

Actually, We Still Need Affirmative Action for African Americans in College Admissions. Here’s Why.
The Washington Post

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Deepens Corporate Diversity Recruitment
Charleston Chronicle

Exploring History of Black Colleges and Universities
Vineyard Gazette

For Diversity: Lets Talk Less About Pipelines and More About Why Blacks Are Not Admitted
National Jurist

HBCUs: Committed To Overcome the Challenges
Chicago Defender

What Melissa Harris-Perry Learned From Maya Angelou About Mentorship
The Atlantic

Who Is Responsible for Gentrification in HBCU Neighborhoods?
Atlanta BlackStar

Diversity Rising at UC Santa Cruz Decades After Affirmative Action Ban
The Mercury News

Talladega College: After Heated Decision to Attend Inauguration, Alabama’s Oldest HBCU Marches On
The Birmingham Times

Leading With Authenticity: Inspiring Success for Students in Eastern Oregon
Colors of Influence

The Uncomfortable Truth About Affirmative Action and Asian Americans
New Yorker

Wayne State Making Strides to Improve Black Student Graduation Rate
Michigan Chronicle

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