By Ja’Kaiya Y. Stephens February marks the observance of Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the rich heritage and significant contributions of African Americans throughout history. As some reflect on this important cultural experience, it is pertinent to examine the efforts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in commemorating this occasion. Are
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By Misha Cornelius Renowned actress and singer Audra McDonald visited the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts on January 31, leaving a lasting impact on students in the department of theatre arts. McDonald, a record-breaking six Tony Award-winning artist who recently played alongside Aunjanue Ellis, Neicy Nash and others in Ava Duvernay’s film “Origin,” took the stage at
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer and members of the United States Bomb Technician Association (USTBA) met with campus police officers and other leaders from Bowie State, Coppin State and Morgan State to discuss how the universities can prepare to address bomb threats. USBTA works to research, test and train individuals how to
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By Darren A. Nichols Morehouse College student Kaleb Howard said the Maroon Tiger Gaming group he co-founded at the university started with five friends who had nothing to do during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The bored freshmen at the Brazeal House dorm at Morehouse entered a Call of Duty tournament for students from historically Black colleges and universities on
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Courtesy of Wilberforce University The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has extended membership to Wilberforce University (Ohio), beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Wilberforce received a unanimous vote from the GCAC’s Council of Presidents in September 2023 and will officially join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) only HBCU conference on July 1, 2024.
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University In celebration of the Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts,” the NSU African American History Month Committee and the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work presented Art is Transformative and Collective Healing. This event featured award-winning actress and Social Work poet Dr. Helena D. Lewis, who held
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By Andrew Skerritt Fear of God founder and Florida A&M University alum Jerry Lorenzo will be the featured guest for the University’s 2024 Black History Month Conversation. “We are eagerly anticipating Jerry Lorenzo’s return to The Hill for our Black History Month Conversation. He is shaping fashion and making history. We are proud of him
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Courtesy of Spelman College To kick off Black History Month, Spelman College welcomed politician, lawyer and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, C’95, back to campus for an engaging conversation on leadership and failure, the importance of voting and the future of democracy. Following a warm welcome, Dr. Cynthia Spence, C’78, associate professor of sociology and
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) students studying Fashion Merchandising within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences recently attended the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show conference in New York to learn more about the operations and latest innovations in the retail industry. Recognized as the retail industry’s largest marketplace, the
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By William H. Kelley Jackson State University’s (JSU) College of Liberal Arts unveils a new mural in the Department of English and Modern Languages (EML) thanks to a $5,000 project grant awarded by the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The mural is dedicated to literary icons Margaret Walker Alexander and Phillis Wheatley and the 50th Anniversary reconvening of
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