Held June 11–13 at Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School, the camp welcomed students from grades 6 through 10 and offered fundamentals in musicianship, marching techniques, and the vibrant traditions that define HBCU bands. The program culminated with a spirited student performance during the Citywide Juneteenth Celebration on June 14. “This was my first time in
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Since 2021, AT&T’s Rising Future Makers program has identified HBCU students who are well on their way to changing the world and supported the strides they’re already making through access and resources. One aspect of the program turns some of the most coveted events in sports, business, and entertainment into immersive experiences through which these
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University’s Department of Nursing has been awarded a 4–year, $2.2 million grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to increase the number of doctoral faculty members with the goal of having 20 students in the Ph.D. program by 2029. It marks the largest grant ever awarded to the department.
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By Wali Pitt JetZero has announced a $4.7 billion investment to build a next-generation aviation production facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) in Greensboro, North Carolina. The move will create more than 14,500 new jobs, making it the largest job announcement in the state’s history. At the center of this groundbreaking development is North
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Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is proud to announce a generous $500,000 investment from the Brewer Foundation, an organization established by alumni to support science programs at their alma mater. This gift represents a commitment to furthering the university’s mission of creating opportunities for students to excel and innovate in their educational pursuits. “We
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By Ariana Brockington Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom “Sanford and Son” and historical drama “TheWaltons,” has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, shared the news of her death in a joint statement posted on Facebook. He said Hamilton died on Thursday, June
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By Maayan Lubell and Steve Holland Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he had ordered the military to strike Tehran in response to what he said were missiles fired by Iran in a violation of the ceasefire announced hours earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran denied violating the ceasefire. The armed forces general staff denied
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By Anthony Izaguirre Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed. Their mission now? Stopping former Gov. Andrew Cuomo from getting to City Hall. In the final day of campaigning before the city’s Democratic primary, candidates who are seen as longer shots to win the nomination urged voters to
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By Ali Abbas Ahmadi The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homeland. By 6-3, the justices reversed a lower court order requiring the government to give migrants a “meaningful opportunity” to tell officials what risks they might face being
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Written by Lexx Thornton News of the revamped menu comes after a series of changes at Red Lobster. In May 2024, Red Lobster applied for bankruptcy and months later was bought out by RL Investor Holdings LLC. Adamolekun was then brought in as Red Lobster’s new CEO. “With our new backers, we have a comprehensive
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