The New York Times – Music:
He took the storied Black musical group to new heights, including its first Grammy win and a National Medal of Arts.
Category: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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For Florida A&M, Getting on the Field Is Just One of Many Problems
The New York Times – Sports:
The university’s football players nearly skipped their opening game in protest of their mismanaged athletic department. Recent history shows far more dysfunction within the university’s sports program.
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The Historically Black College Reconsiders the Studio Art Program
The New York Times – T Magazine:
After decades of being underfunded, H.B.C.U.s see an opportunity to expand their offerings and foster a new generation of artists.
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Ralph Lauren Goes Back to School
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a new collaboration with Morehouse and Spelman colleges, Ralph Lauren honors the style legacy of Black students.
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For Texas Southern and other HBCUs, It’s Proving Time Again
The New York Times – Sports:
The low seeding of men’s teams from historically Black universities like Texas Southern often means they must prove they belong in the field even after they’ve proved they belong.