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The NAACP Is In The Shame Business

The Georgia NAACP has criticized Kennesaw State University (KSU) for eliminating its black studies major, calling the decision "deeply troubling" and urging a meeting with KSU President Kathy Schwaig. KSU cited low enrollment as the reason for discontinuing the program, along with philosophy and technical communication majors. The university stated that current students can still complete their degrees, and black studies courses will remain available as a minor. The NAACP argues the move undermines equity and inclusivity, especially since 28% of KSU’s 48,000 students are black. The NAACP demands that KSU reverse the decision, emphasizing the program's importance in understanding African and African American experiences.

The NAACP is ignoring the reality colleges face today. Approximately 80–100 nonprofit colleges and universities in the U.S. have closed or merged from 2020 to 2025, with closures outnumbering mergers. This range is based on data from BestColleges (79 closures/mergers by…