Black Students

STUDY: White Teachers Often Expect Black Students to Fail

And researchers say those low expectations frequently become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Kenrya Rankin Mar 31, 2016 5:06PM EDT

Valdosta State Students Kicked Out of On-Campus Trump Rally Tell Their Side

The students, some members of the campus’ NAACP chapter, recount how police ejected them from the February 29 rally for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. They say they were watching quietly, not protesting.

Sameer Rao Mar 3, 2016 4:31PM EST

Ashley Powell posted signs that said "White Only" and "Black Only" outside facilities as part of a public installation art project.

Art Student Posts 'White Only' and 'Black Only' Signs on Campus

Student artist Ashley Powell: “Any white person who would walk past these signs without ripping them down, shows a disturbing compliance with this system.”

Kenrya Rankin Sep 21, 2015 3:47PM EDT

Experiment Shows Teachers View 'Deshawns' More Harshly Than 'Gregs'

A social experiment illuminates how perceptions of race affect attitudes.

Julianne Hing Apr 20, 2015 4:05PM EDT

Report: Virginia Sends More Students to Cops Than Any Other State

And it’s far from the only state with stark racial disparities in school discipline rates.

Julianne Hing Apr 10, 2015 5:17PM EDT

In Oakland, School Program Focuses on Black Boys' Success

A new report evaluates a class and mentoring program just for black boys in Oakland.

Julianne Hing Jan 15, 2015 3:51PM EST