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Why African American History Month Is the Quintessential American Celebration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

African American History Month marks a period in which Americans can celebrate together, because it spotlights the possibilities and the promise that the country remains poised to offer, even as we acknowledge the mistakes and shortcomings of the past. The nation owes a debt of gratitude to celebrated historian Dr. Carter G.

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Liaison International

February 1st marks the beginning of African-American History Month , a chance for us to memorialize the many achievements and contributions that African Americans have had, and continue to have, on our history and culture. Celebrations and Education African-American history is American history.

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Association for the Study of African American Life and History to Host Third Annual Black History Month Festival

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host a series of events as part of its Third Annual Black History Month Festival this year. Black Resistance has taken many forms throughout history. The theme for this year is Black resistance. and virtually on the association’s YouTube channel.

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History hiring in the pandemic

Inside Higher Ed

Image: In 2020–21, history faculty job postings hit their lowest point since the American Historical Association started tracking openings in 1975, at just 347 positions total. H-Net, another popular job listing site, showed a similar year-over-year increase, with 670 jobs in history and area studies for 2021–22.

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Women’s History Month 2024: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes March is Women’s History Month — an excellent opportunity for educators to broaden students’ awareness of the many contributions women have made throughout time. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”

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Why your school needs to adopt curricula in computer and information sciences

University Business

Out of the top 20 undergraduate four-year majors, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that computer and information (data) sciences is the only one that has seen consistent growth, with student interest surviving the wake of the pandemic. From fall 2021 to fall 2023, enrollment in computer and information sciences increased by 21.4%

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Thinking Critically With Straightforward Talk on History of Racial Inequality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fang recently published a paper, titled “Historical Information and Beliefs About Racial Inequality,” that addresses whether learning about history can prompt individuals to think in systemic ways about issues like racial inequality. It made me at least marginally hopeful that this sort of information can matter,” he continues.

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