Courtesy of Bowie State University Dozens of Bowie State University students joined with 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 vegetables for families facing food insecurity“I cannot overstate how important these meals are,” said Charlie Pol,
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Written By Hunter Bell Clark Atlanta University continues to make history as its museum’s 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 the Harlem and Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism
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By Aron Smith Jackson State University alumna Wanda Gilmore sets to be honored with the prestigious 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (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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Courtesy of Norfolk State University In the spring semester of 2023, five Masters of Social Work students co-authored a peer-reviewed article with Assistant Professor, Dr. Valjean Livingston, of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. The article discusses religiosity and mental health services and was accepted by the Social Work in Mental Health Journal.
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By Curtis Bunn After the rallying cry “Oscars So White” emerged in 2015, calling out the general exclusion of Black filmmakers and movies from the annual awards ceremony, Agnes Moss stewed on it for a few years. The dismissal of Black-led films had offended her too, and eventually it led to the creation of National Black
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By Ileana Garnand The Denton Black Film Festival kicks off its 10-year anniversary this week, with screenings, concerts, art exhibits and more. Prominently featured at the festival is Lauren Kelley — a visual artist, curator and cultural producer who works in various media. In recent years, her primary medium has been stop-motion animation. She is a graduate of
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By Quintessa Williams Claflin University received a $1.8 million grant for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often areas of concern in rural, minority communities. The University was among the first selected to participate in the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare’s recent celebration of the virtual launch
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Courtesy of Texas Southern University Alumni from Texas Southern University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are making waves in the pharmaceutical world, taking the helm of three major pharmacy advocacy organizations. Dr. Anjanette Wyatt, Dr. Rodney Cox, and Dr. Frank North are breaking barriers and championing causes that resonate deeply within their respective fields.
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By Hunter Abell The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders. Clark Atlanta University, the first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, serves as
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University in collaboration with the Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) will expand services to reinforce the ability of HBCUs to win federal government contracts. The Center of Excellence for 8(a) Government Contracting program is a new initiative designed to be a catalyst for business development that will
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