Harvard University

Black Harvard Students Call Claudine Gay's Departure 'Devastating'

After the first Black president in Harvard’s history left in the midst of being accused of plagiarism, Black students there note the harm caused.
01/26/2024

Why Former Harvard President Claudine Gay Needed 24-Hour Guard

She was the target of death threats and racist attacks as a campaign for her termination gained momentum.
01/08/2024

OPINION: Did Harvard Betray Dr. Claudine Gay?

After watching their first Black president relentlessly attacked by the conservative right, it’s time the Ivy League school took some responsibility.
01/04/2024
Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on December 05, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay Resigns

Dr. Gay, celebrated as Harvard's first Black president, is stepping down after controversial comments made before Congress.
01/02/2024

House GOP Investigating Plagiarism Allegations Against Harvard President

Harvard’s first Black president has been under pressure to resign.
12/22/2023
Laylah Amatullah Barrayn

Chronicling 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Through The Archives of Ice T and Afrika Islam

Award-winning photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn curated the exhibit.
11/08/2023

Claudine Gay Becomes First Black President Of Harvard University

‘I stand before you today humbled by the prospect of leading Harvard,’ the daughter of Haitian immigrants said at her inauguration.
09/29/2023

Harvard Names Black Woman As New Dean Of Divinity School

Dr. Marla Frederick is the first Black woman to serve as Dean of the Ivy League institution.
08/29/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in Education In Landmark Ruling

According to the majority of Supreme Court Justices, affirmative action is no longer constitutional.
06/29/2023

Four Black Harvard Students ‘Horrified’ After Police Hold Them At Gunpoint

A false 911 report sent campus police to raid a dorm suite leaving many enraged including several alumni.
04/06/2023
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Harvard University Selects Claudine Gay As New College President

She's the first Black person to assume the role.
12/16/2022