By Travis Jacque Rose The achievements and contributions of Black athletes from D.W. Daniel High School over the past 50 years are celebrated in the new exhibit “Sincerely Daniel” at Clemson’s African American Museum. The opening is at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at 214 Butler St. in Clemson. The exhibition is scheduled to be on display for one year. Jaquial
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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The program allows Black male students to connect and speak openly about the struggles they face while pursing their degrees. As the enrollment of Black men at HBCUs continues to decrease, North Carolina A&T University has launched a new program for male students and faculty to support one
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Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum.
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By Walter Hudson A Maryland federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with affiliates of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled on Monday that the plaintiffs—including military veterans and unions
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By: Ian Shaiyen, Morehouse College student The Atlanta Hawks recently hosted a fireside chat between Big Boi and Brigitte M. Killings, managing director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Held at State Farm Arena, the fireside chat was part of the Atlanta Hawks’ “HBCU Night,” an annual event that honors African Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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By Mercy Sackor The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted their 21st annual Black Heritage Celebration weekend, celebrating African Americans around the country and the Cleveland community. With two themed days, the Cavs focused on empowering Black women, supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and shedding light on the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine,
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As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. However, reflecting on the past, it is equally important to recognize
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By Trevor Hunnicut U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered federal agencies to undertake more large-scale layoffs of workers, while the president let downsizing czar Elon Musk take a star role at his first cabinet meeting and discuss his ambitious budget-cutting targets. A new memo instructed agencies to submit plans by March 13 for a “significant reduction” in
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By Briana Conner This year, the Houston Grand Opera is honoring Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the annual Giving Voice program. Now in its sixth year, Giving Voice is the Houston Grand Opera’s effort to elevate Black artists and educate the community. This year, they’re showcasing how valuable HBCUs can be as training grounds for classical
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By HBCU Green Fund The HBCU Green Fund, led by founder Felicia Davis, marked Black History Month with a week-long women’s economic development trade mission to Senegal, bringing together 22 elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and businesswomen to strengthen commercial, cultural, and humanitarian ties with the region. The delegation — which included GA State Rep. Rhonda Burnough (District 77, Clayton County), Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler,
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