Courtesy of Grambling State University Four years ago, Kailey Pena stepped foot on the Grambling State University campus as a freshman and etched her name into the athletic record books. As one of the most decorated student-athletes to come from Grambling State, Pena’s determination and hard work led her to being one of the best
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna and Disneyland Resort Vice President Sybil Crum shared the ABCs of success with spring 2022 graduates Saturday morning. Crum told the thousands gathered at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center about the alphabet of values – from authenticity to tenacity, courage to hustle, resiliency to optimism – graduates
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Former Dematha High and NFL Star Brian Westbrook Partners With Data Science Camp, Inc. Why do some unknown college players get drafted and end up experiencing long careers in the professional sports leagues while other high profile college athletes never make it to the next level? Many times it comes
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By Andrew Cohen Tiffany D. Thomas ‘08 could barely hide her excitement when she learned she would receive the UNCF’s John and Drucie Chase Young Builders Award, which annually honors a leader in education. The Prairie View A&M University alumna, program coordinator and assistant professor of community development in the School of Architecture at PVAMU was nominated
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By Reuters The markers include signs at residence halls named for slaveowners John Jay and Samuel Bard, noting that they had connections to the university. Columbia University will add historical markers to four residence halls to acknowledge legacies of slavery and racism and to commemorate African American students, a university professor said on Tuesday. The
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Courtesy of Livingstone College The Livingstone College graduating class of 2022 will have a New York detective, astronaut and Jamaican sprinter – all in one speaker. These are among the roles played by actor, writer, director, activist and serial entrepreneur Malik Yoba, who will deliver the commencement address at Livingstone College at 9 a.m. on
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Courtesy of American Baptist College Several million dollars in funding could be to three North Nashville projects. It’s part of a move by Congress to fund more community projects. American Baptist College, in partnership with the Metro Historical Commission, will receive funds to restore buildings on the campus, where many notable Civil Rights leaders received
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University officials will award honorary degrees to two music industry artists and producers at the university’s 2022 spring graduate commencement on Friday, May 6. Dallas Austin and Sir Williams James Baptist, award-winning song writers, artists, and producers, will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their contributions
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