What Juneteenth Means for Black Scientists
June 15, 2023
In the cover story of Cell, 52 Black scientists mark Juneteenth, which celebrates the freedom of the last large group of enslaved Black Americans, by describing the struggles still facing Black people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, and proposing institutional-level solutions. In Issues, Wayne A. I. Frederick examines how Howard University, which produces more Black PhDs than any school in the country, is helping meet this challenge. Among the school’s efforts, Howard starts early by engaging with middle-schoolers of color to familiarize them with the various disciplines, and stays late by comprehensively supporting enrolled students through their advanced degrees.