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Shaw University student arrested for studying past library hours
A Shaw University student found himself in handcuffs for studying passed the school library’s hours. Na’eem Wilkins, 21, an honor student and drum major for the school band was arrested for refusing to leave after the library closed at 11 p.m.
Lawsuit: black teacher mocked with minstrel show photos by students
An Arizona teacher has filed a lawsuit against the Tempe Union High School District after students at Ahwatukee’s Desert Vista High School racially discriminated against her. The suit, filed by Cobb in February, came after a student posted a video to a social media site the month before.
Update: students charged with hate crime expelled from San Jose State University
San Jose State University has expelled three students accused of bullying and tormenting their black roommate. A fourth student has been placed on probation for the rest of his college career if he returns.
White student: ‘I will never apologize for white privilege’
A white college student who doesn’t believe in the existence of racism or white supremacy wrote an essay about why he would never apologize for white privilege. Tal Fortgang says that he’s tired of being told to “check his privilege” by others at his college. Here’s an excerpt of the essay that was published in […]
Students push for UNC-Chapel Hill to rename building honoring KKK leader
Students at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill gathered in front of Saunders Hall to call for a renaming of the building. The Rename Saunders campaign which launched on April 9, has an online petition with more than 650 signatures.
62 students arrested for vandalizing school in senior prank
More than 60 New Jersey high school seniors were arrested early Thursday after allegedly breaking into their school for a class prank overnight. Police say the students urinated in the school’s hallways, flipped desks over and greased door handles.
Rutgers students protest Condoleeza Rice commencement speech with sit-in
More than 150 Rutgers University students protested the selection of former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice Monday with an all-day sit-in. Rice is slated to speak at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 18.
5 Kenwood Academy students to receive prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship
Five students at Kenwood Academy in Chicago earned a Gates Millennium Scholarship this year. The award pays full tuition plus room and board to a college of the students’ choice.
Star student awarded $300,000 in scholarships
A Kansas City senior is the latest to be awarded a series of prestigious scholarships due to his outstanding performance in school. 17-year-old Derrick Parker Jr. will be leaving Lincoln College Preparatory Academy with three big offers from colleges and foundations.
Update: charges brought against 5 Hasidic men who beat black gay fashion student
In December, we reported that Taj Patterson, a black, gay New York fashion student, was attacked by five Hasidic men while walking home from a night out. The men have since been charged in connection to the incident.
Student denied admission to University of Michigan, holds protest for appeal of decision
A 17-year-old high school senior has staged a protest after getting rejected from the University of Michigan. Brooke Kimbrough says she always dreamed of attending the school, believes she was rejected due to racial inequity.
Viewer agrees to help send student to Ivy League program
A young teen from one of D.C.’s poorest neighborhoods who received admission to some of the country’s most prestigious summer college programs will receive help from a viewer who watched his story on a local newscast. Zach Wood had turned to raising donations online to attend the program.