Karsten Barnes

By Karsten Barnes I was hesitant when first approached to help develop a course for AP African American Studies. Not because of the content, but rather the broader societal debates and media attention surrounding the curriculum. The noise around it felt overwhelming. However, as I began to review the materials, I realized how groundbreaking this course could be for students. It became clear that it was a worthwhile challenge.

I was hesitant when first approached to help develop a course for AP African American Studies. Not because of the content, but rather the broader societal debates and media attention surrounding the curriculum. The noise around it felt overwhelming. However, as I began to review the materials, I realized how groundbreaking this course could be for students. It became clear that it was a worthwhile challenge.

News Brief Friday February 28, 2025 8:00 am UCLA could be at risk of losing more than $1 billion if the Trump administration follows through on threats to withhold funding from colleges that continue any race-based programs, the university’s chief financial officer said Thursday. The campus receives about $900 million in direct federal funding for “a range of contracts and grants” and another $200 million for overhead, said Stephen Agostini, UCLA’s CFO, during a virtual town hall Thursday.