By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today the convening of the 15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024. This year’s theme is “Stigma No More…It’s 2024!” The purpose of the conference is to end negative beliefs and unfounded perceptions surrounding HIV, mental health, sickle cell disease, epilepsy, substance use,
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This year marks a significant milestone for the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans. The school proudly celebrates 50 years of accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work program from the Council on Social Work Education. Since its inception in 1974, the program has committed to fostering social
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The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $500,000 in grants to a variety of research, preservation and outreach activities related to the Underground Railroad and freedom seekers. In collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the grants were distributed through a competitive process to 20 current or prospective NPS
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The Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement is the premier recognition of excellence in scholarship by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. This prestigious annual prize, open to scholars across diverse fields and disciplines, honors those whose work has made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and
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By Curtis Bunn The Congressional Black Caucus will boast a record 62 members for the next session of Congress, contributing toward the highest number of Black federal lawmakers in history, according to the organization. In all, 67 Black people will serve in Congress. Five Republican members are not listed as members of the CBC. While the
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Courtesy of Winston- Salem State University Two graduate students from Winston-Salem State University, Cristina Sorensen and Stefanie Ramsey, have developed a unique ergonomics training program to help mothers reduce the physical strain of caring for young children. Their innovative project was recognized with the 2024 Future Healthcare Legend Award during the recent Healthcare Legends of East Winston
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Written By Jessica Blake When President-elect Donald Trump wanted to find his next education secretary, he turned not to state officials with a record of overhauling education, but rather to a former wrestling executive with a short résumé in the sector. It’s a move that shocked some analysts while delighting Republican lawmakers and conservative groups.
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by Megan Sayles HomeFree USA, a leading homeownership development and financial coaching organization hosted a homebuyer workshop on Oct. 17 at Bowie State University. The organization is approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the workshop was done in collaboration with Wells Fargo. The event was designed to show renters how to purchase
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