Kennesaw State deactivating Black Studies program, two others; Georgia NAACP issues condemnation & asks to meet with school leadership

Kennesaw State deactivating Black Studies program, two others; Georgia NAACP issues condemnation & asks to meet with school leadership

Kennesaw State told 11Alive it is deactivating the Black Studies program along with Philosophy and Technical Communication as they are "low-producing majors."

Kennesaw State University deactivates Black Studies program amidst DEI cuts

Staff in the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication departments recently received word of the closure via email and an anonymous source shared those emails with The Atlanta Voice. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta VoiceThe email began with the word “Colleagues” and quickly transitioned into something other than collegial. “I am writing to notify the faculty and staff in Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication, tha…

Kennesaw State University Suspends Black Studies Program - Dallas Weekly

By Donnell SuggsThe email began with the word “Colleagues” and quickly transitioned into something other than collegial.  Staff in the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication departments recently received word of the closure via email and an anonymous source shared those emails with The Atlanta Voice. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta Voice “I am writing to notify the faculty and staff in Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical …

Georgia NAACP Demands Immediate Action from Kennesaw State University Amid Alarming Report of Black Studies Program Elimination

The Georgia State Conference of the NAACP is sounding the alarm following credible reports that Kennesaw State University is considering eliminating its Black Studies Program. This deeply troubling possibility—reportedly referenced in an internal university memo—raises urgent concerns about the institution’s commitment to equity, academic integrity, and inclusive education. The Black Studies Program is not merely … Continued

Kennesaw State University Deactivates Black Studies Program Amidst DEI Cuts

By Donnell Suggs The email began with the word “Colleagues” and quickly transitioned into something other than collegial.  Staff in the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication departments recently received word of the closure via email and an anonymous source shared those emails with The Atlanta Voice. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta Voice “I am writing to notify the faculty and staff in Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technica…