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Black History Month: The Role of Higher Education in Black Activism

Insight Into Diversity

Throughout its history, higher education in the U.S. Although Black History Month was federally designated in 1986, similar weekly and monthly celebrations had already existed for more than 50 years. Throughout history, some activists who were for Black liberation found their homes in the academy.”.

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Do we really empower sabbatical offices to be the voice of students?

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Rather we focus on one of the primary figureheads of student voice within universities the sabbatical officer and consider how they are empowered to represent the voice of their peers to their university. Student unions have a long history; reference is still made to the activism and uprise of the 1960s ( Klemeni 2014 ).

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CRT Summer School Kicks Off, Honoring 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial justice advocates are turning out for the Fifth Annual Critical Race Theory Summer School hosted by the African American Policy Forum. The social justice think tank opened its July 28-Aug. 2 summit with a plenary titled “Tip of the Spear: Tennessee on the Frontlines of the War on Woke.” 2, and is available virtually.

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Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles LGBT Center to Launch Legal Lifeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"The Asylum Law Clinic is a huge step in training law students to advocate effectively for marginalized groups," said Andrea Ramos, director of Southwestern’s Immigration Law Clinic. Our curriculum emphasizes both the knowledge and compassion needed for impactful legal representation and advocacy."

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PRIDE 2023 at LIAISON

Liaison International

As we celebrate #PrideMonth2023 , Liaison will continue to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community year-round. LEARN, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCATE There’s a world of resources out there to help you get started on your LGBTQ+ advocacy journey. Advocate: Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S.

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Empowering educators: Academic convergence with industry for enhanced student employability

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Chan, Head of Professional Development and Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, advocates for mandatory work experiences for academics. The university has a history of providing academics with paid placements. Cecilia K.

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From Classrooms to Ballots: Unpacking the Significance of School Boards in the 2024 Elections

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Across states like South Carolina to Florida , local school boards are actively involved in banning books, removing school leaders committed to equity, and imposing limitations on classroom teachers, preventing them from teaching an accurate and honest portrayal of the United States' history.

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