New Reports Illustrate Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice System Marking the 35th anniversary of New York’s controversial Rockefeller drug laws, the tough mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenders, three new reports were issued by the Human Rights Watch (HRW), The Sentencing Project (TSP) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) that highlight the alarming racial disparities that exist in drug-related arrest and imprisonment. by Michelle J. Nealy, May 9, 2008, 22:49
Report Measures Levels of Campus Inclusivity at Three Colleges and Universities Intolerance, threats and verbal insults pervaded the campuses of three predominately White institutions, the University of California, Berkeley, Michigan State University, and Columbia College, according to a student survey in the recently released report, “If I’d Only Known.” by Michelle J. Nealy, May 8, 2008, 21:42
Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Washington Update
PBIs Make Gains in Washington Predominantly Black institutions are recognized with a new federal grant program and proposed funding in the new HEA bill. by Charles Dervarics, May 1, 2008, 13:45
Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Feature Stories
A FUNDRAISING BLUEPRINT Howard University sets the bar high for its largest ever capital campaign, and now plans to share the secrets of its success with fellow HBCUs. By Peter Galuszka May 1, 2008, 12:53 read more
Getting to Know Laurel Vermillion Dr. Laurel Vermillion of the Hunkpapa-Lakota tribe is president of Sitting Bull College. Her path to leadership represents a remarkable full circle journey in her life and career. by Mary Annette Pember, May 1, 2008, 14:00
