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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Written By Morehouse The NBA has announced that the Morehouse College and Tuskegee University men’s basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2025 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T as part of NBA All-Star 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup will take place on Saturday,
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Courtesy of Morehouse Athletics First Take, ESPN’s signature morning debate show featuring renowned commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim, wraps up its fall HBCU tour with a live broadcast from Morehouse College on Friday, November 8th. Shannon Sharpe and Cam Newton will also be joining the live broadcast. This event
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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse Healthcare (MHC), the clinical arm of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), announced it is offering new child and adolescent behavioral health services at its East Point clinic, operated in partnership with Fulton County and Atrium Health. Mental health treatment and therapy is now available in person and virtually for individuals from
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University has received the prestigious ZeeMee Trailblazer Award for its exceptional efforts to foster an inclusive and engaging community for prospective students. TSU was one of only 20 institutions to earn this recognition this year. ZeeMee connects over 1,000 colleges and universities through an innovative app that enhances student engagement by promoting personalized
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By Deborah Bailey Veterans and their dependents are flocking to college classrooms after enlistment days are over, thanks to educational benefits available to most veterans and their families after honorable discharge from military service. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 is sending veterans and their families to college in record numbers. The Washington,
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