Topic: Black & Latino Students

Getting To & Through College: Jose Gonzalez

article-cropped January 22, 2025 by Gabriela Montell

Jose Gonzalez, a first-generation student who started at a community college and successfully transferred to a four-year university, recounts his journey.

Truly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Hope and Courage in the Face of Darkness

article-cropped January 17, 2025 by Denise Forte

As we honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, we reflect on his belief in hope, courage, and justice.

Ignoring Climate Change Education Risks Students’ Future

article-cropped January 10, 2025 by Andres Hernandez, Jr.

Climate change affects students and our future. Climate is intertwined with education, the economy, immigration, housing, health, and other policy areas.

What Community College Transfer Students Need to Succeed

article-cropped January 08, 2025 by Nolvia Delgado

Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.

Ushering in the Latest Wave of Ugly Racism

article-cropped November 11, 2024 by Ameshia Cross

Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.

Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color

files October 29, 2024 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes, Kayla C. Elliott, Anna Byon

It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.

More Than Windows and Mirrors: Canvases for Education Equity

article-cropped October 23, 2024 by Sabrina Wesley-Nero, Ph.D.

When teachers develop inclusive curriculum, the most powerful mirrors can magnify, helping students see and define themselves while gaining a sense of self.

Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation

article-cropped video October 16, 2024 by AJ Link

Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.

Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas

article-cropped October 15, 2024 by Kaci Wright

How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.