What does the future of Black higher education look like in Desantis' Florida? */ Maga Marva picked as FAMU prez

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All colleges universities in FL, and the HBCUs. FAMU is the only public, and the only one that is part of the State University System.
In case you're unfamiliar, here are their respective profiles

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Rate this HBCU Day 83: Bethune-Cookman University

We last covered Texas College which received an average score of 5.3. See the updated leaderboard here Today we head to the university founded by icon Mary McLeod Bethune (last Florida school @get these nets). Mary McLeod Bethune was well-known for her passionate pursuit of education and her...

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Rate this HBCU Day 6: Florida A&M University

Yesterday we reviewed the University of the Virgin Islands and it came in at an underwhelming average of 4.0, but based on only two votes. Now we turn to a heavy-hitter: Florida A&M University. One of the top in the nation by enrollment as well as prestige, FAMU has long been known both for the...

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Posted this prematurely a few weeks back before all of the FL schools had been profiled.

With Ron Desantis declared as a presidential candidate, would like to open up a discussion about the future of higher education in Florida for Black students. HBCUs and pwis.
Also as a log, of proactive moves by Black educators, officials, and students, legal decisions by state (gov.,leg., and courts), and other parties.

@mcellas @WTFisWallace? @OfTheCross @Theolodius_Black @Treblemaka @Kyle C. Barker @malbaker86 @hcobbland84
@DrBanneker, @CoryMack, @BigAggieLean. , @Rollie Forbes, @staticshock @Buddy @Ramsay Bolton

 

[CoryMack]

can't really say, but with today's supreme court ruling it'll mean increased enrollment at not just the Fl HBCU's, but all of them. and to me that'll always be a good thing.

if you're speaking of curriculum, i don't foresee any radical changes at the HBCU level, in Fl or anywhere else.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

All colleges universities in FL, and the HBCUs. FAMU is the only public, and the only one that is part of the State University System.
In case you're unfamiliar, here are their respective profiles

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Rate this HBCU Day 83: Bethune-Cookman University

We last covered Texas College which received an average score of 5.3. See the updated leaderboard here Today we head to the university founded by icon Mary McLeod Bethune (last Florida school @get these nets). Mary McLeod Bethune was well-known for her passionate pursuit of education and her...

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https://www.thecoli.com/threads/rate-this-hbcu-day-45-edward-waters-university.966325/

Rate this HBCU Day 6: Florida A&M University

Yesterday we reviewed the University of the Virgin Islands and it came in at an underwhelming average of 4.0, but based on only two votes. Now we turn to a heavy-hitter: Florida A&M University. One of the top in the nation by enrollment as well as prestige, FAMU has long been known both for the...

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https://www.thecoli.com/threads/rate-this-hbcu-day-73-florida-memorial-university.979107/

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Posted this prematurely a few weeks back before all of the FL schools had been profiled.

With Ron Desantis declared as a presidential candidate, would like to open up a discussion about the future of higher education in Florida for Black students. HBCUs and pwis.
Also as a log, of proactive moves by Black educators, officials, and students, legal decisions by state (gov.,leg., and courts), and other parties.

@mcellas @WTFisWallace? @OfTheCross @Theolodius_Black @Treblemaka @Kyle C. Barker @malbaker86 @hcobbland84
@DrBanneker, @CoryMack, @bigaggielean, @Rollie Forbes, @staticshock @Buddy

If DeSantis becomes President, I expect federal funding to ALL of our HBCUs to be cut to the lowest legal allowance. In turn, I believe that a lot of prospective HBCU students in Florida would be forced to attend PWIs.

 

[King Jove]

African American Studies replaced by a course solely on Thomas Sowell

 

[Uachet]

I do believe that our people will continue to make it into the University of our choice, though initially it will be at lower rates in PWIs while HBCUs may see a resurgence. Eventually it will return to an equilibrium as we find other ways to get to where we desire to go, be it HBCU or PWI.

The one silver lining of this change is that Affirmative Action can no longer be used as a swear word when talking about Black people who got accepted to the top schools in the US.

 

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if you're speaking of curriculum, i don't foresee any radical changes at the HBCU level, in Fl or anywhere else.

His counterpart in TX, Abbot, and his minions effectively forced out the presidents of PVAMU and TSU.

 

[CoryMack]

His counterpart in TX, Abbot, and his minions effectively forced out the presidents of PVAMU and TSU.

i know, i'm in Texas.

unfortunately that's the story at most HBCU's - they get good leadership and start making real gains and the next thing you know there's a change in leadership

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

We have to support HBCU’s. There are 44,000,000 black people in America. If 20,000,000 of us contributed $500 yearly to HBCU’s that’s 10 billion yearly. More than enough.

 

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i know, i'm in Texas.

unfortunately that's the story at most HBCU's - they get good leadership and start making real gains and the next thing you know there's a change in leadership

Oh, absolutely. It has happened before in different states and public universities.
I believe that these two recent force outs are tied to Abbott's (and TX republicans) public war on DEI and taking control of the direction of higher education in that state. One and the same.

 

[skylove4]

We have to support HBCU’s. There are 44,000,000 black people in America. If 20,000,000 of us contributed $500 yearly to HBCU’s that’s 10 billion yearly. More than enough.

Good luck with that We can’t even all of our people to vote and that shyts free

 

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At Florida's only public HBCU, students watch warily for political influence on teaching of race​

Associated Press

Jan 7, 2024
A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. At Florida’s only public HBCU, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history

 

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Lawmakers: College scholarship honoring Ocoee racial violence victims should be expanded​

January 7, 2024

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Sen. Geraldine Thompson says Black students might not feel comfortable with current politics at state-run universities and colleges.

A scholarship that memorializes the victims of the 1920 Ocoee massacre would be expanded to private schools under a bill that two Orange County Democratic lawmakers are proposing.

Sen. Geraldine Thompson of Windemere and Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis of Ocoee have filed similar, companion legislation (SB 926, HB 249) that would allow recipients of the $6,100 scholarship to apply the money to tuition at the state’s three private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Currently, scholarship recipients are limited to using the money at the state’s public institutions of higher learning.
Thompson said the legislation is a response to the current, official purge of diversity practices and tighter restrictions on history lessons now underway at the state’s education institutions. All but one of the state’s HBCUs, Florida A&M University, is a private school.

“To be very candid, in today’s political climate, where you have prohibitions against programs that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), maybe students feel unwelcome at some of our higher educational institutions in Florida, and they are choosing to go to HBCUs where they feel that they will be valued,” Thompson said.

Passage of the legislation would mean that the scholarship money could pay for tuition at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Edward Waters University in Jacksonville and Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.

African American students who reside in Ocoee are eligible for the scholarship as are descendants of those affected in the Election Day violence that left “dozens” of Black residents dead and their homes burned, according to a University of Central Florida article.
The scholarship, available to 50 students and formally known as the Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program, was started in 2021. It’s named for the former Senator now mounting a Primary challenge against Thompson for her seat.

Thompson’s co-sponsor for the House version of the bill is Randolph Bracy’s sister. Thompson said the bill was already in the works before she heard about the challenge. And she still doesn’t understand what prompted it, Thompson said.
“I called him, he did not answer, so I left a message because I wanted to know what bills I had filed, what positions I’d taken, what I had advocated for that he was unable to support,” Thompson said. “And even until this very moment as we speak, I’ve not heard from him.”

Still, Thompson is all in for expanding the use of the scholarship. She said she’s heard from parents and students who would like to take the money to the private HBCUs.

“I worked hard as a member of the House of Representatives to get the bill passed initially and as the Senate sponsor of this bill, I am excited about the opportunity for students who choose to attend HBCUs to take advantage of these dollars.” Thompson said.
Bracy Davis agrees., according to a news release.
“We recognize the intrinsic value and unique educational environments provided by private institutions, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” Bracy Davis said in a prepared statement. “Thus, the essence of our expansion program is to encompass this important sector of higher education.”

 

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Jan 19, 2024

Florida's State Board of Education passes rule to 'permanently prohibit' DEI at public colleges

Florida's State Board of Education is implementing "strict regulations" to limit the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities and policies.

www.wptv.com

 

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University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule

The state passed a new rule that prohibits using state funds for DEI programs.

www.nbcnews.com

Mar 2, 2024

Compliance with BOG Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures » Administrative Memo » University of Florida

administrativememo.ufl.edu

To comply with the Florida Board of Governor’s regulation 9.016 on prohibited expenditures, the University of Florida has closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated DEI positions and administrative appointments, and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors.

Under the direction of UF Human Resources, university employees whose positions were eliminated will receive UF’s standard twelve weeks of pay. These colleagues are allowed and encouraged to apply, between now and Friday, April 19, for expedited consideration for different positions currently posted with the university. UF HR will work to fast-track the interview process and provide an answer on all applications within the twelve-week window.

Additionally, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer will reallocate the approximately $5 million in funds — previously reported to Tallahassee for DEI expenses, including salaries and expenditures — into a faculty recruitment fund to be administered by the Office of the Provost.

Finally, the University of Florida is – and will always be – unwavering in our commitment to universal human dignity. As we educate students by thoughtfully engaging a wide range of ideas and views, we will continue to foster a community of trust and respect for every member of the Gator Nation. The University of Florida is an elite institution because of our incredible faculty who are committed to teaching, discovering, and serving.

 

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Florida A&M supporters rally against Marva Johnson

Florida A&M students, alumni and supporters are rallying against the presidential candidacy of Marva Johnson.

clutchpoints.com

05/10/25