I agree! arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

I agree! arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

Aja Johnson & I will be discussing the report tonight on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social jbhe.com/2026/01/new-...

On #MLKDay we reflect on higher ed's role in cultivating true civic leadership. In 1958, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited AASCU member University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to deliver the commencement address. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3v4fjaa4 Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Libraries.

“Leadership is not about insulating one’s reputation, status, or material security from consequence. It is about placing one’s position, credibility, and power in service of something larger—especially when doing so carries real risk. www.forbes.com/sites/jasonw...

Here is a King story that shows the historical efforts to punish HBCUs through funding by state legislatures. The same is happening today but public chancellors know fighting back may cause harm. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

If Byron was around in the 60s he would have said the same about the kids being water hosed…

If you don’t read anything else for #MLKDay2026 , this is a must read, especially for those who lead colleges and universities. In short, don’t celebrate King if you’re scared…

If you don’t read anything else for #MLKDay2026 , this is a must read, especially for those who lead colleges and universities. In short, don’t celebrate King if you’re scared…

New Book Release. Available on 10/17/25. Pre-order available on Amazon . More information available at www.drleonardbright.com/new-book-rel...

This is U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, articulating great replacement theory, the most dangerous racist idea.

“I suffered a severe concussion that changed how my brain works. I deal with chronic pain, light and noise sensitivity, memory issues, anxiety, and PTSD. My academics, my job, my independence, and my sense of security were all taken from me.” tulanehullabaloo.com/72577/views/...

Presidential tenure at HBCUs falls significantly below the national average, raising concerns about institutional stability and long-term strategic planning, according to a new report released by UNCF.

“2,200 colleges and universities nationwide now scrambling to comply by March 18 with the new federal reporting requirement, formally known as the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement” 1/2 hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Gilmore earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Dillard University. www.nola.com/news/politic...

ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Unconstitutional Political Interference in University of Arkansas Law Dean Hiring "Let’s be clear: This had nothing to do with competence or fitness to lead. It had everything to do with viewpoint." www.acluarkansas.org/press-releas...

Dr. Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania: “In general, [presidential] tenure has gone from about seven years to five years. And then at HBCUs, that's like four years. And if it's HBCUs and it's Black women, it's like two years.” www.theeduledger.com/institutions...

www.newsweek.com/what-would-d... By Kevin Powell

“If we want HBCUs to not only survive but thrive, we must treat leadership sustainability as a strategic necessity,” said Aja Johnson, senior program manager, executive leadership, ICB, UNCF, and author of the report. uncf.org/news/uncf-re...

“I think we need to acknowledge we have systemic failures in how we hire, recruit, retain, reward and support presidents.” @drmichaelharris.bsky.social Our new report at UNCF addresses this for HBCUs. 1/2 www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

“In the current political climate of authoritarianism, it is more important than ever for faculty to be brave and speak out against injustice and governmental assaults on academic freedom and freedom of speech.” www.theeduledger.com/opinion/arti...

"In such a society, faculty members are fired for giving voice to impermissible opinions, Plato is removed from syllabi, and books that include discussions of sexual orientation are banned. Perhaps we should just call such a society “Texas.”" www.chronicle.com/article/wher...

The Nobel committee should revoke the honor from her, as she used the medal in hopes of gaining support for political power. She has no reverence for what the prize means, and has proven she is unworthy. Remember MLK gave away the MONEY from the prize for the movement…

(I didn't know the professor was a Black man!) Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy www.texastribune.org/2026/01/15/t...

Interesting piece www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/are-...

"This open letter comes in response: Dear Boards, it’s y’all." Dr. Erin Lynch www.theeduledger.com/opinion/arti...

“Although ContrabandCamp has decided not to disclose the name of the institution, at least three administrators at the university separately confirmed that the event was canceled because of concerns surrounding the Trump administration’s anti-DEI executive order.”

Pastor Bryant was right that no one talked about the money raised for UNCF last month. Meet one of our key fundraisers! And tell the Bishop in Raleigh to be a sponsor for the upcoming event in the Triangle (since he’s never done anything before…) simplybuckhead.com/destined-to-...

"At the same time that grades have become inflated, another kind of inflation has affected our campuses. I call it the “vice presidentialization” of higher education." This can potentially kill an institution. I saw it first-hand recently... www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/t...

Honored to be part of the @theeduledger.bsky.social countdown of top stories of 2025. My joining UNCF was 8th and my op-ed about public HBCUs was 6th (and top op ed of the year). Thanks to all the readers!

“Over the past decade, while the United States ramped up fossil fuel exports, China has focused on dominating renewables. Today, Chinese companies make so many of the world’s solar panels, electric vehicles and batteries…” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...

When people question the ability of HBCU graduates, I think about Terrell from Detroit who when to Philander Smith in Little Rock…

6th Most Popular Story of 2025 | Views: The Not-So-Secret Plot to Destroy HBCUs (by @hiphopprez.bsky.social ) #EDULedger2025

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