By Stephen J. Gaither The Celebration Bowl is less than a month away, but a big change is coming to the matchup that will determine the HBCU national champion. Celebration Bowl Executive Director John T. Grant told HBCU Gameday that the game is initiating a new post-game rule. The loser of the Celebration Bowl will
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By Jordain Carney Republicans have achieved the government trifecta — keeping control of the House as well as winning the Senate and the presidency. It will be the first time Republicans have had full control of Congress and the White House since 2018. House Republicans have been quietly preparing their legislative agenda on tax cuts
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By Ashley Brown Albany State University has announced the establishment of ASURams Global, a new strategic unit within Academic Affairs designed to elevate the university’s online learning and continuing education initiatives. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Jean-Jacques Medastin, ASURams Global will include an administrative office, the Distance Learning Department, and the Office of
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By Audra D.S. Burch The city of Palm Springs, Calif., will consider a nearly $6 million reparations settlement for former residents of a neighborhood of mostly Black and Latino families that was destroyed more than a half-century ago. Former residents of Section 14, which was razed in the 1960s to make room for commercial development, accepted the
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By Kyra Alessandrini Spelman College celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24. The center was renamed after Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson as a tribute to their contributions and donations to the HBCU. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson for their unwavering
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Courtesy of Wilberforce University Wilberforce University will soon embark on a significant rehabilitation project to revitalize three key buildings within its academic complex. With a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund, the initiative will enhance accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards in the Stokes, King, and Walker buildings. After months
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University honored the brave men and women who served our country at its annual Veterans Day Observance on November 11. The theme for this year’s ceremony, ‘Honoring All Who Have Served’, highlighted all veterans at TSU and beyond but also the shared sense of duty that unites them. Lt. Col.
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By New York Carib News For many years, Black medical practitioners have been trained and empowered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). By providing a solid academic basis, encouraging surroundings, and opportunities for practical experience, HBCU medical schools are crucial in reducing healthcare inequalities and broadening the medical community. This article lists some of
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