Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture have received a two-year $120,000 NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant for Collaborative Digital Editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History and Ethnic Studies. The collaborative grant program between the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and the
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By Kyle T. Mosley In partnership with the NFL Physicians Society and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society, the NFL has revealed the list of medical students who will participate in the second year of theĀ NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.Ā The initiative aims to expand and diversify the pool of students interested in
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Courtesy of Texas Southern University The Texas Southern University community celebrates the recognition of Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, professor and director/curator of the University Museum on becoming a Houston 2024 Women of Distinction for Champions for a Cure for the Crohnās & Colitis Foundation. The honor showcases one of Houstonās most philanthropic, volunteer, community and corporate
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By Wayne Washington Iāll take my reparation payment in the form of Boone Hall Plantation, please. Boone Hall is a sprawling plantation located in Charleston County, South Carolina. Today, it offers tours so the curious can get a glimpse of what it was like during antebellum days when Black people were enslaved and white people
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University The Virginia Association of Broadcasters awarded four outstanding Virginia citizens on Friday, June 23rd for their contributions to broadcasting and the Commonwealth. Recipients were presented with the awards during the 86th Annual Summer Convention Awards Banquet held at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Norfolk State University Professor Emeritus, Dr.
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Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands Students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) School of Nursing (SON) are receiving valuable clinical instruction at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford in Massachusetts thanks to financial support from Greenleaf VI, Inc. A partnership between Greenleaf and the nursing school provides expanded learning opportunities and experiences for
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Courtesy of West Virginia State University The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and AgricultureĀ has awarded $4.5 million to the West Virginia Agriculture Professionalsā Next Generation project, a West Virginia State University (WVSU) led project which aims to foster the next generation of diverse food and agriculture professionals and promote and
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