Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Richard Hunt is one of Americaās most renowned sculptors. He also so happened to be African American. This renowned sculptor died on December 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Known foremost for his abstract public sculptures, Hunt learned his craft at The Art Institute of Chicago. Richard Hunt
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By Matt Egan A congressional committee probing campus antisemitism is expanding its investigation to include Columbia University and demanding the Ivy League school turn over a trove of documents to lawmakers. In a 16-page letter delivered to Columbia leaders Monday afternoon, Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, informed
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Courtesy of Wilberforce University āThe introduction of a gymnastics team aligns with our commitment to provide inclusive athletic programs and highlights our belief in the power of diversity in sports and empowering future generations of gymnasts,āĀ said Wilberforce President Dr. Vann R. Newkirk. The institution of the Wilberforce gymnastics team is in partnership with Brown Girls
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By Quintessa Williams The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland wants to ensure the stateās lone land-grant Historically Black University, theĀ University of Maryland-Eastern Shore,Ā is fully fundedĀ every year going forward. It comes after the Biden AdministrationĀ found that 19 public land grant HBCUsĀ were underfunded for three decades by their respective states by $12.6-billion. Maryland-Eastern Shore is one of
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Dozens of Bowie State University students joined withĀ Rise Against Hunger, an organization dedicated to addressing food scarcity across the world, on Friday, January 26, 2024, to package over 20,000 meals of rice, soy and vegetablesĀ for families facing food insecurityāI cannot overstate how important these meals are,ā said Charlie Pol,
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Written By Hunter Bell Clark Atlanta University continues to make history as its museumās artwork will be on display at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City. Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is one of several HBCU museums selected to have its art included in theĀ Harlem and Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism
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By Aron Smith Jackson State University alumna Wanda GilmoreĀ sets to be honored with the prestigiousĀ 2024 Black Engineer of the Year AwardĀ (BEYA) for Science Spectrum Trailblazer at the 38th BEYA STEM DTX Conference from February 15-17. The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who significantly impact science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Professionals are celebrated for their
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