HBCU News Staff

Giant Food Pledges $500,000 to DMV-Area Organizations That Support Racial Equality

Published on September 29, 2020October 16, 2020

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announced today a commitment of $500,000 to support long-standing community partner organizations and local HBCUs. Funding will be directed to these partners to support their work and engagement to address equity across efforts in education, mentorships, programming and nutrition for children and adults. “At Giant Food we support the

Sports

SWAC Announces Addition of Florida A&M as Full Member

Published on June 12, 2020September 6, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will add Florida A&M University as a full member effective with the 2021-22 academic year. The unanimous decision was reached during a special executive meeting of the SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “Florida A&M University is a great fit for the Southwestern Athletic Conference,” said Dr. Andrew Hugine,