By Nyah Peebles Nearly 3,000 Morehouse College graduates’ student debt has been cleared thanks to the Debt Collective — a debtors union pushing to abolish all forms of debt. On Monday, the Debt Collective announced it collaborated with the all-men’s HBCU to wipe out all outstanding account balances that were in collections for the fall 2022 term and
More
By Stephanie Cobian On October 11, 2023, the dynamic world of American politics came alive for political science students at Lincoln University as they welcomed Missouri State Representative Emily Weber as a distinguished guest lecturer in their PSC204 American State and Local Government course. Representative Weber, who represents the 24th District, offered valuable insights into
More
Written by Tuskegee University Tuskegee University’s Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science has received the esteemed Society for Financial Education and Professional Development (SFEPD) 2022-2023 Top Student Ambassador Program Award. The recognition was bestowed upon the College at the SFEPD Annual Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, held on Oct. 23-24. This marks
More
By Candace McDuffie Even though there were numerous reports that The Marvels had the worst opening weekend ever for any MCU film at $47 million, director Nia DaCosta has made history. The Marvels, is now the highest-grossing film for a Black female director and has surpassed Ava DuVernay‘s A Wrinkle in Time. The Marvels has amassed $161 million worldwide (A Wrinkle in Time
More
Jackson State University’s TRIO Talent Searchlaunched an inspirational talk featuring award-winning author Angie Thomas,held at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The event was a collaboration between the United Way of Jackson and the Trio Talent Search program, emphasizing the importance of academic support and providing diverse opportunities for students. “It’s really inspiring for our young people to
More
By Angel Higgins Tennessee State University student leaders and organizations will make the Thanksgiving holiday one to remember for some local families. On Saturday, November 11, over 100 students held a successful food drive to prepare food baskets for families in need. TSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni donated non-perishable food items for the baskets that will be
More
By Curtis Bunn April Showers (her real name), a self-described “serial entrepreneur” much of her life, looks at 2020 as a paradox. George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis and the ensuing social justice movement across the country were “painful and exhausting. Very troubling and a moment in time we won’t forget,” she said. For a Black businesswoman,
More
By Brooke Brinson On November 14, the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, in partnership with WHUR 96.3 held the 45th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon. A longtime tradition spearheaded by Howard University’s radio station, the Food2Feed Radiothon is an initiative that brings students, staff, and community members together to collect money and food items to provide families throughout
More
Written By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Intel Corporation, a global technology leader, to bolster education in semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The collaboration aims to equip the next generation of engineering graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical industry. The project, spanning three years
More
Since 1876, Stillman College has impacted preparing leaders to drive for change. You, too, can make a difference for 1 day, 8 hours, and 76 minutes. The Give1876 effort allows the community to make a significant impact by contributing to more than 30 programs and student organizations. Dr. Yolanda W. Page, Stillman College president, said
More