December 05, 2023

Beyoncé Drops “My House” with Renaissance Film Release

Fresh on the heels of her new film “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” arriving in theaters, Beyoncé has dropped a new song, “My House,” to coincide with its release. Viewers at screenings noted that the song appeared in the credits, and she released the distinctly Houston-adjacent “My House” on Thursday night, shortly after the pic

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SFLR Celebrates 10 Years of Black Landowner Empowerment

Written by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network recently hosted its 10th Anniversary SFLR Landowners’ Conference in the seaside town of Brunswick, Georgia, Kandi Williams, Extension program aide and SFLR program coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), said. The conference’s theme

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Georgia Leaders Unite to Tackle Maternal Health Crisis

By Grace King Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest rate of mothers dying because of childbirth. The numbers aren’t getting better. On Wednesday, November 29, more than 250 researchers, health leaders, community members, patients, and government officials convened for the first symposium in Atlanta to address maternal health. “People are really passionate about working

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ASU Celebrates 308th Commencement with Alumnus Anthony Brock

By Hazel Scott The skies may have been gray, but the atmosphere was pure excitement during Alabama State University’s 308th commencement ceremony at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Friday, December 1. The University held two formal, in-person graduation ceremonies: one at 8:45 a.m. and the other at 1:45 p.m. The featured speaker for both ceremonies was

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Howard Students Win 2024 NATAS Student Production Awards

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced that several current and former students from Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications won NATAS Student Production Awards. The students, who are in the school’s Department of Media, Journalism and Film, were recognized for exemplary

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TSU Hosts Tiger Wellness Week to Prioritize Mental Health

By Alexis Clark  In the midst of finals, winter blues, and the holiday season, Tennessee State University students are prioritizing their mental health. SGA student leaders partnered with the University Counseling Center for “Tiger Wellness Week.” The goal was to address the emotional well-being of students during this time of the year. SGA president Derrell

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Hampton President Donates $100K to Support Student Success

Written By Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, along with his wife, First Lady Myra Williams, demonstrate their commitment to the continued growth of Hampton University by generously donating $100,000 to Hampton for the second year in a row. In conjunction with the recent National Day of Giving, the President and First Lady’s

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