Navigating Racial Equity: Community Efforts Amidst Systemic Challenges

This chapter examines the Trump administration's impact on public sector involvement in racial and community issues, advocating for grassroots activism in response to diminished federal support. It highlights the future of HBCUs, the complexities of Black identity, and the critical perspectives on hiring practices in academia. Through discussions on the African diaspora and interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge, the chapter emphasizes the necessity of broad intellectual engagement in addressing societal challenges.