By Zoë Richards Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to travel to Florida on Friday to deliver critical remarks in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of new standards for how Black history will be taught in schools. The trip to Jacksonville will highlight efforts to “protect fundamental freedoms, specifically, the freedom to learn and teach America’s full
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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 Alumni, Dr. Grady
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Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 24, via Zoom, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees unanimously approved four new degree programs – an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Renewable Energy Technology (RET), andBachelor of Science degree programs in Agroecology,
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By Alexis Clark Ramona Crawford of Nashville, is a 1978 TSU graduate who told the University that she recently started making her own organic juices at home to live a healthier, nutritious lifestyle. Now, along with her juices, Crawford will be creating new and easy recipes after receiving free produce and observing food demonstrations during
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By the Hampton University Newsroom Staff Honoring the rich tapestry of faith, family, and excellence, Hampton University announced the establishment of the School of Religion on President’s Night at the time-honored Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, signifying a groundbreaking epoch in the history of the institution and the conference. University Chaplain and HUMC Executive Director Rev.
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Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia’s Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (UDC WDLL) and Community College (UDC-CC) are pleased to announce the signing of an Inter-Departmental Articulation Agreement. This agreement establishes a seamless transition and credit transfer pathway between the Early Childhood Education and Information Technology
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) the first HBCU in the State of Maryland has met its goal of raising $50 million as part of its fundraising campaign, BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence, two and a half years ahead of its scheduled 2025 closing date. The largest campaign in the history of
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Courtesy of Bluefield State University The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) recently provided timely support for the Bluefield State Student Food Pantry. Through the BSU monetary donation, nonperishable food items were purchased, expanding the Food Pantry’s capacity to help the University’s students. The Food Pantry, established by the BSUAA Mercer County Chapter several years
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By Ben Kamisar A top ally of the Congressional Black Caucus is launching a super PAC that will spend tens of millions of dollars to mobilize Black voters and flipping the House majority for Democrats — and electing the first Black speaker of the House. Niccara Campbell-Wallace, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC’s former political director, will
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Courtesy of Texas Southern University In his new role with Arizona State University as an assistant professor of music business in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, Texas Southern University alumnus Gregory Daniel, Esq. brings a breadth of knowledge and skill set that will undoubtedly elevate the popular music program with his experience as
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