January 15, 2024

HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational brings basketball and much more

Written By Chris Worthy Dreamchasers is about more than basketball and the HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational is far more than what happens on the court, though that part aims to be fun and memorable. The invitational is multi-day program Jan. 12 – 15 that commemorates the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Clark Atlanta University Hosts UNCF Today as Organization Announces Receipt of $100 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Capital Campaign

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University During a press conference held today on the campus of  Clark Atlanta University, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support UNCF’s capital campaign.  UNCF is undertaking a bold $1 billion capital campaign that includes five components: student scholarships, unrestricted funds to

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Democrats to spend $35M targeting voters of color in House races

By Suzanne Gamboa Democrats announced Tuesday that they are spending at least $35 million this election cycle to “persuade and mobilize” Latino, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian voters to help the party win control of the U.S. House in November. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee told NBC News in advance of the announcement

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Jackson State University Achieves Three 2023 MarCom Awards

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi – Jackson State University (JSU) has won three awards in the 2023 MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). JSU received the following accolades: People of JSU Book Volume 5 received the Platinum Award in the Publications – Educational category. JSU Day of Giving 2023 film received the Gold Award in the Video Fundraiser category. JSU

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T4C and DHGI—An ambitious, new undertaking that will affect the lives of Black populations worldwide

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College with the launch of the Together for CHANGE (T4C) initiative, the inaugural project of the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI), a newly founded nonprofit established and led by a team from Meharry Medical College. The initiative, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies at the highest level of drug

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Alcorn Partners with Miss. Food Network and the American Heart Association to host Mobile Pantry Program

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Mississippi Food Network in partnership with the American Heart Association hosted its Mobile Pantry Program on the Lorman campus of Alcorn State University on Thursday, December 6. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand our reach into Claiborne County and partner with Alcorn State University,” said Catherine Montgomery, MS,

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N.C. A&T Set To Host Jazz Extravaganza, “An Evening With Dianne Reeves”

By Markita C. Rowe North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, “An Evening with Dianne Reeves,” Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St. Featuring the five-time Grammy winner and pre-eminent jazz vocalist, the

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