By James H. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D., and Donna-Marie Winn, Ph.D. CHAPEL HILL – In a previous essay, I shared personal experiences to give White colleagues examples of how systemic racism is intricately woven into the fabric of predominantly White institutions of higher education (PWIs). In this essay, Dr. Donna-Marie Winn, my research colleague, and I… READ MORE
How to expand Black faculty access
By James H. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D., and Donna-Marie Winn, Ph.D. CHAPEL HILL – The previous two essays in this series offered personal reflections on systemic racism in higher education and recommendations to ensure equitable access and treatment of Blacks and other people of color, especially students, moving forward. In this essay, we offer the leadership… READ MORE
Reflections on systemic racism in higher education
By James H. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. CHAPEL HILL – Several of my White friends and colleagues have asked me recently what changes are required to address systemic racism in higher education institutions. After reflecting on personal experiences as an African-American professor for four decades in two predominantly White institutions, I will highlight activities that have… READ MORE
Josephus Daniels ‘completely opposite NC State’s values’
RALEIGH – Josephus Daniels was an advocate for NC State University. But he also was an avowed white supremacist who helped foment the Wilmington massacre of 1898. In the accompanying video, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson explains a decision by the school’s Board of Trustees last month to remove Daniels’ name from Daniels Hall, which… READ MORE
A message from UNCG’s chancellor
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, To sustain our democracy, and enact our shared values of freedom, prosperity, equality, safety, and a brighter future for our children, we must solve our problems collaboratively. People are mistaken if they believe the outcry over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis is the singular cause of protests across… READ MORE