Black male enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has plummeted to a historic low, falling below the previous record set in 1976. Recent data reveals that this decline, marked by a 25% drop since 2010, underscores a growing crisis within the Black male academic pipeline and poses a threat to the future of these institutions. Sharp Decline in Black Male Enrollment While HBCUs overall have seen an 11% decrease in enrollment since 2010, the situation is far more severe for Black male students. This 25% drop in Black
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently revealed a significant drop in the percentage of Black students in its incoming class of 2028, following the Supreme Court’s decision to ban race-conscious admissions. Decline in Black and Hispanic Enrollment According to Bloomberg, the most striking impact of the Supreme Court ruling is evident in MIT’s latest admissions data. Black students make up just 5% of the class of 2028, a decline from the 13% average in recent years. Similarly, the proportion of Hispanic students has dropped from 15% to 11%. This reduction
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, figures in the music industry and long-time philanthropists announced their collaboration with the Inglewood Unified School District to open a new high school focused on creative skills and social impact. Set to launch in the summer of 2025, this initiative aims to rejuvenate a district facing declining enrollment and financial challenges. A Bold Initiative for Creative and Entrepreneurial Learning Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s first foray into education began at the college level with the University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy (IYA). Their
The Divine Nine, a group of historically Black sororities and fraternities, is stepping up efforts to increase voter turnout among Black Americans, as first reported by Wired. As the US gears up for important elections, these organizations are using both public and private methods to encourage more people to vote, especially in communities where voter suppression is a concern. Using Social Media and Private Chats to Mobilize Voters Members of the Divine Nine are taking to social media to spread the word about the importance of voting. They’re sharing posts,
Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first Black woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. The opening of 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College in Phenix City marks a milestone in the pursuit of diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape. A Pioneering Achievement in Education With 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, Miller joins a prestigious group as the sixth Black woman in the United States to establish a degree-granting institution. “1 on 1 T&T aims to provide biblical and comprehensive educational opportunities with
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $600 million gift to support the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools and the establishment of a new medical school in New Orleans. This gift is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative, an effort aimed at advancing racial wealth equity by addressing systemic underinvestment in Black institutions and communities. Strengthening Financial Stability and Institutional Capacity The $600 million donation is designed to increase the financial stability and institutional capacity of these historically Black medical schools which graduate around half of all Black doctors
Four students from Pinelands High School in Cape Town, South Africa are facing disciplinary hearings after a video depicting a mock “slave auction” went viral on social media, according to the BBC. The video, which shows Black students being auctioned off while others bid for them, has prompted outrage and an official investigation by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Incident Details and Investigation The footage, reportedly filmed by Grade 8 students, shows Black pupils inside a cage while other students shout bids. This incident has drawn significant public
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Durban South Africa, has made history by appointing Prof. Nokuthula Sibiya as its first female vice-chancellor. A Collective Victory for Women Professor Sibiya began her education at Tholisu and Sawela Primary Schools and continued at Velabahleke and Vukuzakhe High Schools in Umlazi Township. She pursued higher education at the University of Zululand, where she earned a degree in nursing. Furthering her studies, she obtained a Doctor of Technology in Nursing from the Durban University of Technology. As a C-rated researcher – an established researcher
Beautiful Curly Me, an Atlanta-based toy, media and STEM company founded by 12-year-old Zoe Oli, is expanding with the launch of a new line of plush dolls in Target stores nationwide. This expansion makes Zoe the youngest CEO to introduce a toy brand at Target. The new line, called The Curly and Confident Crew, features unique dolls with natural curly hair that can be styled. Promoting STEM and Empowerment In addition to their design, the Curly and Confident Crew dolls comes with a message that encourages girls to explore their
Intuit is hiring on POCIT. Dishanta Kpatrick is a Full Stack Software Engineer at Intuit Mailchimp with an unconventional career journey. When she’s not at work, she’s learning to roller skate, renovating her house, and finishing her Cybersecurity degree at Kennesaw State University. Dishanta first discovered her computing talent in high school but explored other paths before returning to it in 2012. She taught herself web design and development online, starting in Intuit’s tech support team and working her way up to an engineer. Now, she balances her job with
