Written By Misha Cornelius On Thursday, March 21, Stacey Abrams, Howard Universityâs Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, and The Hilltop, Howard Universityâs 100-year-old student newspaper, hosted a two-part conversation with students to hear their perspectives on politics, democracy and youth voter engagement. The dynamic views of Howard students were on display
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By Kimberlee Kruesi Trustees of Tennesseeâs only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University. The legislation cleared the state GOP-controlled House on Thursday in a
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Courtesy of Coppin State University Mayor Brandon M. Scott has collaborated with Baltimore Corp, Coppin State University, and Morgan State University to launch the Mayorâs HBCU Fellowship Initiative. The partnership, announced on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Baltimore City Hall, aims to provide recent graduates with hands-on experience and to create a pipeline into local government
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Written By Denise Ward Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024,
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Written By Quintessa Williams Hampton University â $2 Million Joan Wickham has gifted $2 million to her alma mater, historically Black Hampton University in Virginia, to establish the Dr. Joan Teresa McMillan Wickham Endowed Scholarship Fund. The gift will fund two annual scholarships for a male and female concert choir student. Tuskegee University â $300,000 Tuskegee University, a historically Black
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Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Dr. Jackie Walters, renowned star of âMarried to Medicine,â will be the distinguished lecturer for Womenâs History Month at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Dr. Walters will deliver her keynote address at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. A respected womenâs health
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University proudly announces its 12th Annual University-wide Honors Convocation, honoring nearly 3,000 students for their outstanding academic achievements success. The event, themed âTimeless Achievements,â commemorates 60 years of honors excellence, showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of thousands of TSU students. On March 19, the Honors Convocation will celebrate distinguished undergraduates from
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By Jonathan Low In a groundbreaking move that aligns with its rich history of pioneering education and promoting inclusivity, Meharry Medical College has recently unveiled plans to establish a School of Global Health. This historic institution, based in Nashville, has been a trailblazer since its inception in 1876, when it emerged as the first medical
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Courtesy of Coppin State University The city of Baltimore has gained national attention after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this Tuesday. According to The Baltimore Sun, a massive container ship adrift at 9 mph issued a âmaydayâ early Tuesday as it headed toward the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge, losing power
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Written By Amber D. Dodd How are the ethics of healthcare, social work, communications, and artists interconnected? According to Howard Universityâs Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee, every way possible. Ahead of their ninth health workshop, and in celebration of Womenâs History Month, the 13 all-women members of the Interprofessional Education Committee are shedding light on their goals
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