Tag: Howard University
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Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy becomes NACUBO’s first Black female board chair, bringing Jamaican-influenced leadership to U.S. higher education administration.
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Nathan Hare, founder of America’s first Black Studies program, leaves a lasting legacy of academic innovation and Black empowerment. His work continues to shape education and activism.
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Dr. Sonya Smith breaks new ground as the first Black woman appointed to lead Howard University’s prestigious Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA), paving the way for diversity in STEM fields.
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The life and legacy of David Dinkins, the first African American mayor of New York City. From overcoming racial barriers to facing fiscal and social challenges, learn about Dinkins’ journey, contributions, and lasting impact on New York’s political…
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The remarkable story of Patricia Roberts Harris, Howard University’s first Black woman dean, and her groundbreaking journey to become the first Black woman on Fortune 500 boards.
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