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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Pritchett said that the schools annual MLK celebration is rooted in a tradition dating back to 1970, and added that the MLK Leadership Program at Seton Hall integrates current events with a focus on servant leadership, Africana Studies, and fostering a historical understanding of Kings enduring legacy.

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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

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They, for the most part, participated in school events and made sure that I prioritized my education. By this time, I was 13 years into teaching, and too often my schedule would conflict with my son’s school events. We would argue that the aforementioned are obligatory events that the school must host.

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Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver

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The day-long event featured presentations from renowned scholars including Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Fred Bonner II of Prairie View A&M University. A panel featuring alumni of the course discussed the professional impact of their participation in previous years.

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Forging a Bond: Black and Jewish Communities

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and making its final stop at Dillard University in New Orleans, are part of an ongoing event series aimed at rebuilding the once-strong partnership between Black and Jewish communities. By fostering mutual understanding and empathy, these events are proving to be a powerful tool to bridge divides and promote unity.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

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You should make it your mission to participate, to be an attendee, to be in attendance and, where applicable, become a member," she urged, highlighting the event's significance for anyone concerned about the future. The event will also address the urgency of self-care amid persistent social and political threats.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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Recent events have highlighted the particular vulnerabilities faced by women in these positions. I think things through, I get information, I prepare myself for all outcomes. Pushing for gender parity However, the challenge of achieving gender parity in higher education leadership extends beyond initial appointments.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time. As I think about the coming months, I’m reminded that history is not a series of isolated events. Ensuring these institutions continue to receive much-needed funding is critical. But the outcome isn’t guaranteed. This election offers an important opportunity to do just that.