By John Zenor Marc Smith was relaxing in his basement when he got an alert on his phone. An athlete at his alma mater, Grambling State, had posted on social media about not having enough food and needing help. That incident led Smith to form the Icon 1901 Collective in April 2022 to help Grambling
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Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University has announced a transformative partnership with Adelante Hispanic Achievers to enhance educational opportunities for Hispanic youth. This collaboration is designed to provide tailored support, resources, and programs that address the unique challenges faced by these students as they pursue academic success. Dr. Paloma Pinillos, KSU’s Latinx Services
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By Ashley Brown As the new school year kicks off, students often face challenges accessing essential supplies that can impact their academic success. Fortunately, members of Bowie State University’s Zeta Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are dedicated to ensuring that local children have what they need to thrive in the classroom. On
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By Sean Lewis Going into its 26th year, the Chicago Football Classic (CFC) was an idea started by three business leaders in the city, and is now getting a big boost from the Chicago Bears. Bears officials and local politicians took to Soldier Field Monday to prop up the Chicago Football Classic, and offer insight
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By Ethan Young President Joe Biden spoke at the 2024 Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference in Philadelphia on Monday and emphasized the work his administration has done to support and fund HBCUs. Monday’s remarks are part of the weeklong conference, which runs through Sept. 19 and is organized by the United States
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Courtesy of Bowie State University A new club to encourage Black men on campus to become leaders has been launched by Zaire Bond, a sophomore majoring in education with a history concentration. Bond’s organization, The Black Male Educators and Leaders Alliance is open to all undergraduate and graduate students regardless of an individual’s major. “The
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By Ryan Quinn North Carolina’s four-year public universities have eliminated 59 positions and “realigned” about 130 more since the University of North Carolina Board of Governors repealed the system’s DEI policy, according to a newly released summary from the UNC system. In May, the board voted 22 to 2 to repeal and replace its policy with one that
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Courtesy of Edward Waters University The Honors College at Edward Waters University, a historically Black institution in Jacksonville, Florida, has published its inaugural issue of the HBCU Journal of Research Initiatives. The publication is the successor to Edward Waters’ former journal, The Edward Waters College Research Journal, which ceased publication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal highlights
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