Historically Black Colleges and Universities represent roughly 3% of American colleges and universities. Yet they produce nearly 20% of Black college graduates nationwide. That output is not accidental. HBCUs were…
Category: Education
Dr. Norman C. Francis: The Man Who Built a Medical Pipeline and Reshaped New Orleans
Dr. Norman C. Francis was not simply a university president. He was an architect of Black excellence, an economic builder, a civic strategist, and arguably the most consequential figure in…
A Field of Excellence: Ruston and Troy Henry’s Gift to St. Augustine
Honoring Ruston and Troy Henry’s Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony St. Augustine High School celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Ruston and Troy Henry Field and Circle of Champions, a historic moment for the…
NIL Money Changes High School Football
What Students, Coaches, and Schools Must Do Now High school athletics are entering a new era, driven by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money. Student-athletes like Jahkeem Stewart, a standout…
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MID-21ST CENTURY (2030-70)
Imagine creating “A Community of 21st-Century Children,” ready for future challenges like climate change, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and new pandemics. In our democracy, we must include all children in this…
The 10 Commandments Are Coming To A School Near You
Question: Do you think this commandment thing is all a part of Gov. Landry’s plan to make Louisiana’s public schools as unappealing as possible? If so, do you think he’s…
St. Aug Deserved Better Coverage Than It Got
About that weird ass article Keith Spera wrote about St. Aug for NOLA.com. Yeah. That was…what’s the word…weird. In case you missed it, St. Aug’s band, formally known as The…
St. Aug Band Trip to France Exemplifies Black Excellence
The journey of St. Augustine High School’s famed band to Normandy, France, is a profound narrative that intertwines the threads of history, education, and cultural pride. This visit is not…
Fannie C. Williams: A renowned educator
by Tammy C. Barney, Verite News When it came to education, Fannie C. Williams focused on the well-being of her students. As a result, she developed the first programs to…
Xavier University of Louisiana to open fifth HBCU medical school in the nation
Howard’s College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University Medicine and Science and now XULA is the latest HBCU medical school. By Wynton…