By Natalie Kainz A preschool in Florida is facing backlash from the NAACP and the parents of a 2-year-old Black girl, who they allege was made to participate in a “racially unethical” Rosa Parks role-play. The incident happened on Dec. 1, when a class of 2- and 3-year-old children were learning about Parks, the civil rights
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Written by Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the naming of the Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute in honor of the two alumni musical giants. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said the December 7 decision marked the first time FAMU has named an academic program for specific individuals. “It’s
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Written By Fisk University Mark your calendars for a historic occasion! The Fisk University Bulldogs, a pioneering Historically Black College and University (HBCU) gymnastics team, is poised to blaze a new trail once again. This time, they are not just competing – they are spearheading a historic gymnastics meet that will unite six African-American women
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Courtesy of Delaware State University The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded two DSU researchers a three-year just under $300,000 grant for a project that could leverage the properties of microalgae toward energy and cancer treatment purposes. The research is being led by Dr. Ali Parsaeimehr, Principal Investigator (PI) and DSU Postdoctoral Researcher, and Dr. Gulnihal
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Written by Grambling State University Grambling State University (GSU) President Rick Gallot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSU’s Department of Engineering Technology and Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Tuesday morning inside the Grambling Hall Auditorium. This MOU will serve as an agreement between both institutions to facilitate the articulation of coursework and provide
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Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) Chapter has achieved the esteemed title of a 2022-23 Distinguished Chapter by the National Council, a recognition earned by only a handful of chapters out of 890 physics departments across the nation. The chapter’s success was attributed to its active participation in professional meetings,
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Written By Alexis Clark In a heartwarming ceremony at Nissan Stadium, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover was honored with the prestigious 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award by the Tennessee Titans. The long-time educator and HBCU advocate was recognized for her exceptional work in pursuit of social justice in higher education. The Changemaker Award recognizes
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Courtesy of Delaware State University In acknowledgement of the current nursing and public health practitioner shortages, the Longwood Foundation has awarded the University a $1.75 million grant in support of an expansion of Delaware State University’s Nursing Program. The Nursing Program’s growth targets include significantly expanding the number of nursing graduates over the next three years
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Courtesy of Fisk University The True Storytelling Institute (TSI) is excited to announce its inaugural Organizational Storytelling Conference at Fisk University from Dec. 13-17, 2023. This unique event brings together experts and enthusiasts to explore the impact of storytelling in workplaces. It aims to equip participants with practical techniques for crafting engaging narratives, strengthening relationships,
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New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. It comes at a time when many states and towns throughout the United States attempt to figure out how to best reckon with
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