By Nyah Peebles The Washington Commanders have signed formerĀ Bowie State UniversityĀ defensive lineman, Joshua Pryor to its practice squad. The team signed him as a free agent following the draft and invited him to a minicamp but he was released at roster cutdowns before the season started. According toĀ HBCU Gameday, Pryor played in 49 games during
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Courtesy of Hampton University Taraji P. Henson,Ā The Boris Lawrence Henson FoundationĀ (BLHF),Ā Kate Spade New YorkĀ andĀ Hampton UniversityĀ celebrated the opening of the campusās āShe Care Wellness Pod,ā an extension of the program launched earlier this year that aims to reach over 25,000 Black women on HBCU campuses with frontline mental wellness care. In April 2023, BLHF and Kate
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By Jessica Washington A chorusĀ of prominent Black progressiveĀ leadersĀ have spent the last month urging a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Many of them have criticized the administrationās response to the crisis ā questioning how the White House can continue to backĀ the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Since the Oct 7 terrorist attack, which killed
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By Joseph Alexander With the 50th Bayou Classic approaching, this game is an important turning point for both teams. For Grambling, winning this Bayou Classic would serve as a turning point for the program and head coach Hue Jackson after two underwhelming seasons in the SWAC. For Southern, not only would a win here assure
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Written By Lincoln University of Missouri At Lincoln University of Missouri, the ROTC program thrives as a close-knit and resilient community. With a 14-person class that exemplifies the power of togetherness, these dedicated individuals are poised to make a significant impact. This yearās class stands as the largest LU has seen in five years, a
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By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State Universityās Grammy award-winning Aristocrat of Bands will make another historic appearance when they march in the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The AOB, as the band is fondly called, will be the first band from a historically black university (HBCU) to participate in the āWindy Cityā parade that begins at 8
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ByĀ Curtis Bunn R. John Thomas, of Cincinnati, said he did not participate inĀ a new NBC News pollĀ indicating 20% of Black voters would consider voting for Donald Trump if the presidential election were held today. But if he had been polled, Thomas said, he is not sure what his response would have been. This alarmed him.
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By Angela Johnson From his time on VH1’sĀ Martha & Snoopās Potluck Dinner PartyĀ to his bestselling book of soul food recipes,Ā āFrom Crook to Cook,ā Snoop Dogg has shown us that he can get down in the kitchen. Now, the D.O.-Double-G. is back with a follow-up to his successful cookbook debut ā and this time, he brought
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Written By President John B. Moseley In this season of Thanksgiving, Iām sure Iām not the only one who is taking the time to reflect on the incredible journey of the last year. Together, we as a University have much for which we can be thankful, and it is with a spirit of gratitude that
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