Black History Month: Why 3 Freedmen's Town homeowners fought Rice University to keep their land
Three Black homeowners who were previously enslaved took on the wealthy Rice Institute when they began buying up property in Freedmen's Town.
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Three Black homeowners who were previously enslaved took on the wealthy Rice Institute when they began buying up property in Freedmen's Town.
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DEI efforts have become a lightning rod for debate in American higher education. At the private Houston university, officials admit impact is heard to measure — but they also see progress from their work.
DEI efforts have become a lightning rod for debate in American higher education. At the private Houston university, officials admit impact is heard to measure — but they also see progress from their work.
It is the Thresher editorial board’s opinion that only Martel College junior Kendall Vining has the qualifications, experience and platform to effectively lead the student body as Student Association president. Vining’s experience in the SA as the current internal vice president, plans to address students’ concerns (particularly prioriti...