Topic: Black & Latino Students

Why DEI Programs Matter to College Students

article-cropped July 29, 2024 by Emmanuel Marshall

DEI programs for students of color in college can be life-changing for underserved and/or overlooked populations.

Addressing Mental Health and Wellness on HBCU Campuses

article-cropped July 26, 2024 by Taliya Jones

The mental health crisis affects students of color the most. HBCUs must support Black students’ mental well-being on campus.

Community Mobilization Guide

compass July 16, 2024 by Ed Trust

EdTrust reached out to Measure for guidance on how to implement a community-led approach to evaluating and addressing challenges with Dallas Independent School District’s (Dallas ISD) disciplinary practices.

Redefining Access and Support for Students of Color in the UC System

article-cropped May 22, 2024 by Mia Elliott, Dylyn-Turner Keener

To foster and maintain student diversity, the UC system must do more than increase access for students of color. It must create culturally relevant policies that support them throughout their time in college.

How the Gifted Program Changed My Life

article-cropped April 24, 2024 by Alexandra Trahan

The inequitable distribution of Black students in gifted and talented programs is one of the first barriers that Black students face in education.

Under-Representation of Black, Latino, and Native American Undergraduates at Four-Year Universities: A Nationwide View

article-cropped April 15, 2024 by Sandra Perez, Omar Ibrahim

Our analysis of college access for undergraduate students from seven different races/ethnicities across the nation’s four-year higher education institutions provide a holistic set of data about how students of various races and ethnicities experience college access.

Faculty Diversity and Mentors of Color Are Keys to Success for Black Women in Graduate School

article-cropped March 28, 2024 by Antoinette J. Waller

For Black women, faculty diversity is essential to foster a sense of belonging and leads to them finishing their graduate degrees.

EdTrust Supports the Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024

newspaper March 21, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president at EdTrust.

Highlighting the Afro in Afro-Latinidad

article-cropped March 04, 2024 by Manny Zapata

In the wake of Black History Month, Manny Zapata highlights the Afro-Latino experience and what it means to be both Latino and Black.