By Ann Powers and Nisha Venkat When the Supreme Court issued its decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Friday, effectively overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that codified the right to abortion, social media predictably exploded with myriad responses. Musicians were among those who immediately spoke up, and their reactions — overwhelmingly
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By Alcorn State University Alcornites are making strides at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as one of its alumni recently received a promotion at one of the agency’s newest offices. Dr. Terence Lynch ’98 is the first director of Science Support within NOAA’s Office of Oceanic Atmospheric Research (OAR). Lynch received a bachelor’s degree
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By Claflin University A group of highly-ambitious and talented high school students and recent graduates are taking advantage of a unique educational experience that introduces them to careers in K-12 education. Nearly 40 students are participating in the Claflin University Bridge to Education (CUBE) program, a state-funded initiative created to recruit and prepare minority students
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By David K. Li and Safia Samee Ali Officials on Monday set a 9 p.m. curfew for downtown Akron, Ohio, and canceled a fireworks show in the wake of protests over the police killing of Black motorist Jayland Walker. Mayor Dan Horrigan said the action was necessary due to the threat of violence and property damage in
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College recently received a $1 million gift from The Shubert Foundation to support an endowed scholarship for students majoring in theater and performing arts. The scholarship will allow future theater professionals to graduate with less debt, ready to step into their creative careers. “Spelman College is honored to receive such
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Written by the Howard University Newsroom Staff Collaboration aims to identify best practices and create courseware with nation’s leading historically Black research university to support students’ academic excellence and eliminate race and income as predictors of student success. Lumen Learning, a leading provider of teaching and learning materials focused on improving student success, affordability, and
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By Emmanuel Freeman Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Mateo Lannaman’s dream was to be a pilot and fly high across the sky. With lack of funding and without a clear path, he didn’t know where to turn, until he met a mentor in flight training at Rising Aviation who gave him an advice that would change the
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By Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State University has been named one of the nation’s best historically Black colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. In partnership with Campus Pride, these newly established rankings by BestColleges.com were released on June 7. “WSSU has made great strides to ensure that all students receive a top-notch academic experience in
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Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr., Chief Academic Officer, has approved the appointment of Dr. Sharon Beasley to serve as the University’s Director of Nursing Education (DNE) effective August 1, 2022. Dr. Beasley’s prior position was Director of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), based
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