October 06, 2022

Coppin Golf Classic Raises More Than $70,000 to Support Student Athletes

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University (CSU) raised more than $70,000 during the 2022 Coppin Golf Classic event, held September 28 at Greystone Golf Course, in White Hall, MD. Proceeds from the golf tournament are dedicated to improving the holistic development and completion rates of CSU student athletes, through scholarships, athletic equipment, and

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Xavier University of Louisiana’s President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis honored with documentary on WYES

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Reynold Verret submitted a proposal to the New Orleans City Council to rename Jefferson Davis Parkway, which runs along the edge of Xavier’s campus, after legendary former Xavier President Dr. Norman C. Francis. Dr. Francis guided Xavier for 47 years and remains the

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Philanthropy Fellowship Seminar Series Brings Industry Leaders to Bowie State

By David Thompson Presidents and other senior leaders from major foundations and non-profit organizations from across the nation have signed on to join Bowie State University’s new monthly seminar series to engage student in the Philanthropy Fellowship program to help them better understand how various industries operate. “The Bowie State Philanthropy Fellowship Seminar Series will

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Howard University, Johns Hopkins University Partner to Develop Tech for Neuro Disorders

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University and Johns Hopkins University are teaming up to develop new medical devices to diagnosis, treat, and manage neurological disorders. The partnership’s new NeuroTech Harbor technology is supported by a $5M investment over 5 years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Experts at the new NeuroTech Harbor (NTH) technology accelerator will partner with

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Jackson State University and FBI foster diversity and inclusion efforts during three-day workshop

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated over a three-day visit with students as part of the Beacon Project. The initiative aims to build a broader representation of the African American community within the organization. In June 2021, members of the FBI and leaders from HBCUs met

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First Monument Honoring The Bravery And Heroism Of Black U.S. Veterans Unveiled In Buffalo

By Brandee Sanders The sacrifices made by Black servicemen and women have often gone overlooked. To ensure their contributions are celebrated and remembered, NBC reported a new monument in Buffalo, New York, has been created to honor the heroism and bravery displayed by African Americans across the five military branches. The commemorative project, dubbed the African

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N.C. A&T’s Smith Receives Grant To Study Social Media Impact On Black Women’s Health

By Jackie Torok Kalynda C. Smith, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, has received a four-year $545,686 grant to study the impact social media has on the health of Black women. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive

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DSU awarded NSF research grant for data science/machine learning project

Courtesy of Delaware State University The National Science Foundation has awarded Delaware State University a three-year $584,970 grant that will put into research practice the use of data science and machine learning in identifying and analyzing biomolecules. Delaware State University is the lead institution in this research project and scientists from University of Delaware and the

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Georgia gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams talks to the media after qualifying for the 2022 election on on March 8, 2022, in Atlanta.

Federal judge rules against Stacey Abrams group in voting rights lawsuit

A federal judge on Friday found that Georgia election practices challenged by a group associated with Democrat Stacey Abrams do not violate the constitutional rights of voters, ruling in favor of the state on all remaining issues in a lawsuit filed nearly four years ago. “Although Georgia’s election system is not perfect, the challenged practices violate neither the constitution nor

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