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HBCU Green Fund Builds Eco Hub in Atlanta for Juneteenth

The HBCU Green Fund celebrated Juneteenth with a groundbreaking on an eco-friendly container hub for Atlanta’s English Avenue community. The HBCU hub along Joseph E. Boone Boulevard will provide healthy options for people living in the area. It will consist of a container used as a smoothie bar and a container used as a farmer’s market, with fresh, affordable produce. The goal is to also provide a space for sustainability, education and training. “The main thing is to be able to educate our community about what can make them sustainable, because sustainability of the grass is great, but what about

JSU Students Boost Safety for Seniors with Free Ring Cameras

Students at Jackson State University are stepping up to make a difference in the community that surrounds their HBCU. Through a special project, they are helping senior citizens feel safer in their homes. A Partnership with Purpose The initiative was led by JSU’s Office of Community Engagement in partnership with the Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association. Together, they installed 150 Ring video doorbells for residents in Jackson—completely free of charge. This effort was made possible by a $50,000 grant from the Home Depot Retool Your School Community Project. Supporting Senior Residents The free doorbells were installed for residents aged 65 and older who live

Juneteenth in Minneapolis Parks: Events, Art & Family Fun

By Cynthia Yi The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has kicked off a series of events and activities to honor Juneteenth, reflecting on African American history and culture, according to an announcement on their website. This week-long celebration has something for everyone, offering a rich tapestry of experiences from live performances and arts to competitive sports and culinary delights. On Saturday, June 14, from 12-6 pm, Bethune Park will come alive with the “Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day” event, as reported by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Featuring musical acts like Known MPLS and Ashley DuBose, among others, this day promises a

HBCU on the Lawn Celebrates Culture in Clayton County

The “HBCU on the Lawn” event, presented by Commissioner DeMont Davis and the Clayton County Parks and Recreation, is set to bring alumni, students, and families together to celebrate historically black colleges and universities in a community gathering filled with entertainment and camaraderie. Scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the free event will unfold at the Lake Spivey Recreation Center, located at 2300 Walt Stephens Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. According to the official Clayton County announcement, guests can expect to fully immerse themselves in the festivities set to feature music that promises to keep the atmosphere

OSB’s Viral TikTok Spreads Joy and Breaks Stereotypes

By Nicolle Majette and Marquise Francis When Khadim Thiam, 23, posted a video to TikTok of his friends visiting a Dunkin’ in New York City to try matcha green tea, he had no idea it would go viral. The 19-second video, which has been watched by more than 15 million people since early April, shows Thiam and seven friends smiling and laughing as they hold up their cups. But the initial comments did not match the group’s positive energy. “They were saying things like, ‘Oh, why are men this happy to try matcha?’ ‘Oh, men should be in war,’” Thiam said. Instead of

Norwalk Seniors Win Full-Ride Scholarships to HBCU

By Sandra Diamond Fox High School senior Zahira Oyola Vargas was interested in attending CT State Community College Norwalk in the fall, but she may take a different path after receiving a full scholarship to Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. She said she plans to visit the college this summer and make her decision at that time. Oyola Vargas, 18, is one of two students from high schools in Norwalk who were received scholarships to Livingstone College, one of the nation’s Historically Black College and Universities, or HBCUs. The second student attends Norwalk High School, Livingstone College Vice President Anthony Brooks said. Over

Maine Afterschool Program Faces Cuts Despite Big Impact

By Jonaki Mehta Around 3:30 in the afternoon, a group of bandana-clad middle schoolers gather around a neatly laid table, covered with a colorful, floral tablecloth. The smell of freshly baked granola wafts through the industrial-style kitchen as students prepare yogurt parfaits. “We’re making it like the French flag, so red for strawberry, white for yogurt, and then blue for blueberry,” says sixth-grader Blaine Hart. This after-school cooking club in a rural community in Maine is preparing to host an international food festival at the end of the month. The students are currently finishing up a unit on French cuisine,

EDPA Expands HBCU Internship Program Across Alabama

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Special to The Times The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) recently celebrated the graduation of its Spring 2025 HBCU Innovation Internship cohort. The event featured professional development, presentations from interns regarding their work, and dynamic pitches and group interviews with intern candidates for Fall Semester 2025. The HBCU Innovation Internship program, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and the Innovate Alabama, connects students from Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with leading startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs across the state. Now entering its fourth cohort, the program continues to expand.

Cleveland Celebrates 2025 HBCU-Bound Students in Style

Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall. “A huge part of HBCUs is honestly the alumni network and it’s so amazing to see these people who graduated come back and pour into the youth,” said Makenna Reddix. “It’s a network and it’s a triple effect, and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” Before Reddix goes to Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, she received recognition from

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