Harvard University Lays Off Staff Behind Its Slavery Remembrance Program

Staff members at Harvard University leading its Slavery Remembrance Program have lost their jobs. The program, supported through a $100 million Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative, helps find descendants of those enslaved by Harvard University’s leadership, faculty, or staff, note the Boston Globe and the Harvard Crimson. Recently, the program, which includes HSRP Director Richard… Continue reading Harvard University Lays Off Staff Behind Its Slavery Remembrance Program

LeBron James Invests In UIM E1 Series, An All-Electric And Sustainable Raceboat Competition

afrotech.com - 27/Jan 18:07

LeBron James’ portfolio now includes a new sports team. Forbes notes the Los Angeles Lakers star is taking his dollars to the seas as an...

Leo Varadkar is off to Harvard to become a guest lecturer in public leadership

thejournal.ie - 24/Jan 15:22

Varadkar takes up the role as ‘Hauser Leader’ at the prestigious Boston University this spring.

Rutgers University Cancels Its DEI Conference As A Result Of President Donald Trump’s Latest Rollbacks

afrotech.com - 27/Jan 17:23

Rutgers University has canceled its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conference following changes in the White House administration....

Morgan State Launches Task Force To Address 25% Decline Of Black Male Enrollment In Higher Education

afrotech.com - 19:32

Morgan State University is on a mission to determine the reasoning behind a decline in Black male enrollment and retention in higher education....

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Its origins, celebrations and myths

jamaica-gleaner.com - 05:06

This year, Black History Month will focus on the theme of labour. From the atrocity of slavery to the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship, the...

Shaquille O’Neal Says His Mother Influenced Him To Earn A Doctoral Degree In Education

afrotech.com - 23/Jan 21:12

Shaquille O’Neal is many things, and that also includes doctor! The former NBA star did not neglect his education journey despite going on to...

OneUnited Bank Launches Program For First-Time Black Homeowners To Receive Forgivable Loans Up To $50K In Miami

afrotech.com - 30/Jan 20:19

OneUnited Bank is launching a new program to increase the Black homeownership rate in Miami, FL. Led by Kevin Cohee, chairman and chief executive...

Lloyd’s Register apologises for its role in trafficking enslaved people from Africa

theguardian.com - 22/Jan 06:00

The maritime group, founded in 1760 by merchants and underwriters, issued the apology after commissioning research into its links to slavery

Taraji P. Henson Thanks Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen For A Scholarship That Helped Her While Struggling Financially At Howard University

afrotech.com - 23/Jan 17:17

Taraji P. Henson feels indebted to fellow actresses Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen. The sister duo, Rashad and Allen, are graduates of the...

From Harvard to MIT: What are the acceptance rates of top 3 US Engineering universities?

times of india - 28/Jan 11:30

Pursuing engineering at a top-tier university is a dream for many, as it offers access to exceptional faculty, enriching education, and...

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