A Missouri school integration law prevents a Black student from attending his school. The third-grader's mother has launched a petition to change the law.
Congressman Clyburn warns that Sanders' free college tuition plan would kill private black colleges. Students would bypass HBCUs in favor of state colleges.
Harvard appoints first African-American faculty dean. This comes on the heels of a medical school student petition calling demanding diversity.
A group of bipartisan senators will introduce legislation to end a law banning student drug offenders from receiving financial aid. The law has disproportionately affected students of color.
President Obama plans to nominate acting education secretary John King to the department's top post. This comes after the Republican-led Senate signaled its readiness to swiftly approve the nomination.
A new study says Black students are disproportionately pursuing low-wage college degrees. The economic consequences add to the growing income gap.
Speaking with the ladies of popular daytime talk show The Real, FLOTUS was honest when asked who had better grades in high school.
Here's a little #BlackGirlMagic to make it through your Tuesday.
Michigan's water crisis in Flint has also opened up concern for the state's school issues in Detroit, U.S. Uncut reports.
Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders is bringing attention to the water crisis that is unfolding in Michigan. Sanders is calling for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to resign after the situation left over 30,000 people in Flint without drinkable tap water and thousands of people sick. “There are no excuses. The governor long ago knew about the […]
Despite the troubles she faces in correcting the troubles of the district, King sees herself as a trailblazer and hopes to serve as an inspiration.
