Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is proud to spotlight the remarkable achievements ofĀ Sopuruchi Ndubuisi,Ā an exceptionally talented Art major with a concentration in Design, originally from Lagos, Nigeria. Sopuruchiās unique design, āTo Be Black Is,ā has not only captured the essence of black excellence but has also earned a prestigious feature in Targetās nationwide Black
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By Brittany Bailer April is Financial Literacy Month and Howard University experts are offering insight and advice into achieving financial stability and wealth generation. Our experts emphasize the importance of financial proficiency,Ā fluency over literacy, and offer tips on how people of color can deepen their understanding on the principle of finances. Financial literacy is
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Courtesy of Texas Southern University he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded aĀ $156 million grantĀ to a joint initiative between the Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice and the Clean Energy Fund of Texas. This initiative is designed to provide community solar and energy resiliency infrastructure to low-income communities in southern and southeastern states.
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By Chanel Woolcook The NAACP has made a strong appeal to Black student-athletes who are thinking about attending universities in Florida, a daring step that will undoubtedly intensify current discussions over diversity and inclusion in education. In response to recent events, such as theĀ University of Floridaās decisionĀ to dismantle its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department
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By Lexi Lonas Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face a complicated situation after the Supreme Court barred affirmative action in college admissions, a ruling that left many applicants unclear about their chances as they seek higher education. Advocates cast the ruling as a setback that will greatly impactĀ minority students, causing them to seek institutions
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M Universityās School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) unveiled its upgraded Digital Fabrication Lab, The Kaizen Collab, to further inspire design innovation and creativity on campus. Located on the second floor of the Walter L. Smith Architecture Building, the revamped facility includes a new $50,000 laser cutter all paid for
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Courtesy of the North Carolina Board of Governors The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North Carolinaās public university system could be at stake after a five-person committee swiftly voted to repeal a key policy Wednesday. The Committee on University Governance, within the University of North Carolina Board of Governors that oversees
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By Rashad Grove The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced that HBCUs will receive a $100 Million gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. In 80 years of existence, the gift is the largest donation to the 37 HBCUs affiliated with the UNCF, reportsĀ The Hill. The UNCF isĀ currently raising fundsĀ for a $1 billion capital campaign that will
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Courtesy of Fisk University Thistle Farms, an international nonprofit justice enterpriseĀ serving women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction, announces Revolutionary Love, a benefit concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in honor of International Womenās Day. āOur story of revolutionary love began almost 30 years ago with a single house to
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Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff UAPB is excited to announce that six scholars from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff STEM Academy haveĀ been chosenĀ to attendĀ Meharry Medical CollegeĀ in Nashville, TN. This marks the ļ¬rst time in the 21st century that UAPB has had this many scholars accepted to such a prestigious medical
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