When Afro-Latinos discuss Black History month, we think about the struggle of correctly identifying Latino historical figures that this month should represent alongside accomplished African-Americans. I focused on men in my earlier discussion and as an employee of Barnard College, an all-women's institution, I would be remiss to not recognize...

When we think about Black History month, our thoughts go to the enormous amount of invaluable contributions African-Americans have given to the United States and to the world. This celebratory month has allowed us to reflect on the past while contemplating our present, and thus giving us hope for the...

It is not a secret that the graduation rate in the city of Syracuse is horrible. In June 2011, the rate was 48.4 percent and while that rate has increased from previous years, the achievement gap of African American and Latino students is still incredibly wide when compared...

One of the most frustrating things for an adviser to handle in regard to fraternities and sororities is this stigma that they are all about partying and drinking. No one talks about their philanthropic focus in programming and community service projects. Even knowing the positive work these organizations contribute, I...

March Madness is still upon us and everyone's thoughts are on the amazing games we are witnessing as half of the Elite Eight has been decided. Our affiliations are often based on our alma mater which has provided a heighten level of drama for every win and loss so far....

I left work earlier than usual and ran into a colleague of mine, Eddie Banks-Crosson, Syracuse University's Director of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, and two students I advise stepping out of a car carrying shopping bags. This planned shopping trip was meant to teach these two Latino students the subtleties...

Being an administrator at Syracuse University for 10+ years, I have learned many things about student life that I did not know when I was a student here nearly a decade ago. I arrived as a staff member with preconceived notions that students were students and not much had changed....