Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Earlier this month, Bevel announced a donation to Clark Atlanta University to remodel its men’s basketball team’s facility. The men’s grooming brand transformed the locker room into a state-of-the-art barbershop and lounge space that provides head-to-toe grooming and personal care for the student athletes. “I am very appreciative for the
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Courtesy of Texas Southern University Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today’s meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University. “I applaud the work of the Presidential Search Committee in identifying an
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Courtesy of Fisk University Crystal Churchwell Evans, former Director of Development for Frist Art Museum, has joined Fisk University as its Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s president. “Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge in business, community partnerships and communications to Fisk and I am elated for
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By Jefferson Walker, IV The numbers are in. Florida A&M University’s 1887Strikes Annual Day of Giving campaign raised $731,494. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who matched every donation from students, was delighted by the results. “We are ecstatic about the success of the fifth Annual Day of Giving campaign, 1887 Strikes. Many thanks to our alumni,
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By Quintessa Williams The seniors of Benjamin E. Mays, a high school located in southwest Atlanta, GA, have a bright future ahead. According to a report from WABE, a local PBS station, the class of 2024 consisting of 272 seniors (98% African American) had a surprise visitor during their assembly last Friday. Kevin James, the 19th
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By Zoe Richards A federal court on Tuesday blocked Louisiana from using a congressional map signed into law this year that had been redrawn to include a second majority-Black district. In a 2-1 vote, the three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Monroe, Louisiana, found that Senate Bill 8, which provided for the redistricting of congressional
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Thursday that actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett will be the keynote speaker for the College’s 137th Commencement Ceremony and will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. The College will also award an honorary degree – Doctor of Laws – to trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ketanji
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Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Procurement Month at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff concluded with its culminating event, The UAPB Second Annual Small & Minority Business Expo. The engaging event, held at the UAPB STEM Conference Center, drew a diverse crowd, including university faculty and staff, over 18 local and state businesses, Arkansas
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