By Amber D. Dodd Podcast producer Spotify and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones debuted their â1619: The College Editionâ podcast to a full crowd at Howard University on Wednesday, April 17. The podcast features episodes produced, edited and hosted by 19 journalism students. The three-episode series is derived from Hannah-Jonesâ Pulitzer Prize-winning project, âThe 1619
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By Rashad Grove Mayor London Breed of San Francisco has announced a plan to offer summer courses in partnership with HBCUs in the city, SFist reports. Titled âBlack 2 San Franciscoâ or B2SF, the initiative which is spearheaded by the cityâs Human Rights Commission, will offer courses at San Francisco State this summer and was created for students
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By Emmanuel Freeman As graduation draws near for Tucker Kyne from Knoxvilleâs Cannon County High School, the spotlight is on his aspirations to play football for the Tennessee State University Tigers. Excitement grows as Kyne prepares to take the next step toward his dream by committing to attend TSU. On May 18, Kyne, who wants
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By Quintessa Williams President Joe Biden will reportedly deliver the commencement address at Morehouse Collegeâs May 19 graduation ceremony, according to three college officials with direct knowledge. His remarks in Atlanta come as Biden has been trying to shore up his appeal to young Black voters ahead of a rematch against former President Donald Trump in November. Georgia is crucial
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University hosted a gathering of students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to delve into the crucial topic of enhancing health literacy â the ability to understand and act on basic health information â within college campuses and communities. The event was supported by NSU’s Office of Health
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By Elizabeth Wolfe Columbia goes to hybrid classes amid turmoil:Â As some students have expressed safety concerns, Columbia said almost all classes on its main campus will be hybrid â technology permitting â until the end of the semester. âSafety is our highest priority as we strive to support our studentsâ learning and all the required
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted a three-day Annual Technical Meeting of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) along with the Minority Serving Institution Partnership (MSIPP) and Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP). Themed, âEmpowering the Future Workforce,â the meeting was aligned with the NNSAâs mission to create and support sustainable career pathways that
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