Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students took a significant step towards becoming lifesavers by participating in hands-only CPR training at the National United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Conference. The American Heart Association (AHA) organized the session, empowering students to learn essential life-saving skills and join the nationwide movement of individuals trained in CPR. The
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By Sheila Matthews Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at her Washington residence in collaboration with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King, the WSF brought together an inspiring group of women to celebrate this year’s theme, trailblazing women in sports. The reception, which featured a guest
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications proudly welcomes Sandra Evers Manly, the cousin of Civil Rights Icon Medgar Evers, to campus on April 24th as part of a groundbreaking course, “Civil Rights Era and the Media,” spearheaded by Dean Julia Wilson, a renowned figure in journalism and international
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Auditorium will come alive on the evening of Thursday, April 18 with the sounds trumpets and saxophones in celebration of an academic program honoring two alumni and musical giants, Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley. The FAMU Jazz Ensemble Concert will begin at 7:30. p.m. It is being
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By Shanique Yates As a hub of culture and celebration, it’s only right that New Orleans became the prime location for the Bayou Classic 50 years ago. For Southern University and Grambling State University students, alumni and fans alike, the annual event serves as the conclusion of homecoming season each year. This year, however, was especially golden,
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each of these graduates has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community service. They personify the mission and goals of the University. Three graduates were
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Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College, an Historically Black Liberal Arts College (HBCU) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, founded in 1876 holds to a tradition of excellence in education while keeping an eye on the future with innovative academic programming and a focus on teaching tomorrow’s leaders. Now, those future leaders, along with faculty, staff, alumni and
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By Michelle Garcia On Oct. 3, 1995, Black residents in parts of Los Angeles spilled out onto the street, cheering and passing celebratory drinks. The world had just learned that O.J. Simpson had been acquitted of double murder. “Everybody was running out of their house, screaming and happy,” recalled journalist and cultural critic Jasmyne Cannick, who
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By Evan Castillo The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. Congresswoman Nikema Williams presented the Atlanta historically Black men’s college with $1.6 million from federal Community Project Funds on April 4 to fund more classes for incarcerated students. The funding will also support Morehouse faculty, program participants, and student ambassadors
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Written by Kyra Alessandrini Virginia State University is the first HBCU to host the 2024 FIRST Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship. The prestigious event expects an attendance of 4,000 people, who will celebrate teams competing over three days from April 4-6. This year marks the championship’s 35th edition. “These opportunities create excitement and energy for
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