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Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings talked about the importance of high-quality assessments in helping students and schools improve under the No Child Left Behind Act. She answered que…

A hearing was held on the future of historically black colleges and universities. Topics included the financial challenges facing traditionally black colleges and universities, the need for …

The 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs w…

The 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs w…

African American veterans of the Korean Conflict were honored. Their role in that war was talked about, and President Truman’s desegregation order during that period. Music was provided…

Morgan State School of Engineering hosted a town hall meeting on the history of African-American service in the military. Panelists talked about national security issues, focusing on African…

The Department of Education hosted a forum on initiatives to improve and expand educational programs at historically black colleges. Education Secretary Rod Paige spoke about President Georg…

Participants spoke to youth leaders about diversity and affirmative action programs in higher education. Among the topics they addressed were a recent Supreme Court case upholding affirmativ…

J. Terry Edmonds, spoke to an audience on his experiences as the first African American to serve as the presidential speechwriter. After his prepared remarks, he responded to comments and qu…

Vice President Gore spoke to supporters about his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Among the issues he addressed were the economy, closing the “digital divide,” and educa…

Former Senator Carol Moseley-Braun (D-Illinois) spoke to the Honors Day Convocation at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. She spoke about events that occurred during the Civil W…

After an event at the White House with President Clinton, several university presidents talked briefly with reporters. They talked about how their universities would help encourage student t…

President Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) spoke to graduates at Morgan State University about the challenges facing the U.S. in the next century, including race and technology. He announced his de…