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St. Paul Industrial College Honored with Historic Marker

By Ryan Fite The City of Mexia is filled with rich history, and right now the community is celebrating an influential institution that will be cemented in Texas history. In the early 1900s, Rev. L. W. Thomas and The Primitive Baptist Church worked together to establish a college for Central Texas’ Black students. That idea ultimately gave birth to St. Paul Industrial College. In 1912, Rev. Thomas found oil on his land, which allowed him to fund the school. Later in 1929, St. Paul Normal and Industrial College opened its doors to around 30 students. Over time, the school grew and allowed

The 15 WHITE COATS® Brings HBCU Tethered Tour To Dillard University

Courtesy of Dillard University The Louisiana-based 15 White Coats®, a Black physician-led nonprofit dedicated to promoting cultural imagery in learning spaces, providing economic support to minority groups aspiring to be physicians, and promoting culturally appropriate literature access in learning spaces, visits Dillard University with HBCU Tethered Tour. The HBCU Tethered Tour is an 18-month program during which 15 White Coats will host or participate in events at HBCUs nationwide to support, uplift, and inspire the next generation of underrepresented physicians. The tour will provide valuable resources, facilitate important conversations, and highlight mentors in the medical space for Black and Brown

UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala Returns to Boston in March 2025

UNCF will host its annual 2025 “A Mind Is…”® New England Gala on March 13, 2025 at the Seaport Hotel Boston. More than 300 guests are expected to attend, including UNCF leadership, corporate partners, educators, community leaders and alumni and scholars from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). For more than 80 years, UNCF has strived to change the HBCU narrative across the nation by equipping more HBCU students with the resources necessary to transition into college, graduate and ultimately expand and diversify America’s highly educated workforce. The “A Mind Is…”® New England Gala helps UNCF achieve the needed resources to do just that.

Abyssinian Baptist Church Honors HBCUs and Divine Nine

By Amsterdam News Located in Harlem and long known for faith-based advocacy and an enduring history, the Abyssinian Baptist Church held a two-day event during Black History Month to highlight the transformative legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. “For over two centuries, the Abyssinian Baptist Church has advocated for progress, justice and uplift,” said Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, senior pastor of the church and an alumnus of Morehouse College. “The Divine Nine and our nation’s HBCUs have stood in that same spirit, speaking truth to power, proudly uplifting Black communities

TSU Launches Black History Tour Honoring Nashville Roots

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Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. TSU faculty, staff, and students traveled on TSU’s charter bus with expert guides who illustrated African Americans’ artistic, musical, and historical significance. Tonya Turner, senior assistant and training coordinator for TSU’s business and finance department, played a pivotal role in organizing the tour. Inspired by an

HBCU Green Fund Leads Women’s Trade Mission to Senegal

By HBCU Green Fund The HBCU Green Fund, led by founder Felicia Davis, marked Black History Month with a week-long women’s economic development trade mission to Senegal, bringing together 22 elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and businesswomen to strengthen commercial, cultural, and humanitarian ties with the region. The delegation — which included GA State Rep. Rhonda Burnough (District 77, Clayton County), Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler, and Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith — received a warm welcome from Yene Mayor Massamba Mbengue, featuring a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and an ocean boat race, showcasing the strengthening Sister City bond between Forest Park and Yene. “We are honored to bring this extraordinary group of women leaders to Senegal, strengthening the Sister

Students Bring Black History to Life in Wax Museum

By Maddie Sexton  Students dressed up as some of the most significant African Americans in history for a living “wax museum” at the Jonesboro Leadership Magnet School. Sixth graders took the hardwood standing tall and strong as some of history’s most influential African Americans including music industry legends, world-class athletes, and civil rights leaders on Monday, Feb. 24. Students conducted their own research on their chosen person of interest. Social Studies teacher Latoya Davis said it is important for today’s generation to know how they got here. “To understand that there were people before you who may not have had

Doug Baldwin to Headline Renton HBCU Tour Fundraiser

By Bailey Josie To help Renton high school students get the chance to be part of the upcoming Renton School District Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Delegation and Tour, a fundraiser will be held as a “Pathway to Promise.” The fundraiser will kick off at 6:30 p.m. March 4 with an inside look into the HBCU programming, personal stories of students who have been part of the district’s previous HBCU tours, food, drinks and a keynote address from former Seattle Seahawk and local philanthropist Doug Baldwin, the founder of Family First Community Center in the Renton Highlands. “Doug is

HBCU 20×20 Faces Funding Cuts, Seeks Community Support

By Michael Johnson HBCU 20×20-The Application is a non-profit organization that’s helping students and recent college graduates prepare for their futures. CEO/Founder Nicole Tinson and Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnership Dr. Dennis Johnson, who is a native of Chicago’s South Side, joined Jewell Hillery via Zoom on Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss HBCU 20×20’s mission of helping students apply for colleges, setting them up for mock interviews, and much more. Johnson says the organization recently lost about 80% of its funding due to Trump Administration initiatives, so it’s now relying heavily on employee partners and individual donations.

Benedict College Joins Fight to End Period Poverty

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By Johnny Jackson Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, has joined the national campaign to end period poverty. Many women and girls experience period poverty and are unable to purchase the menstrual products they need, causing some to stay home from school and work. The dilemma can have lasting consequences on their education, economic opportunities, mental health, and well-being. Jocelyn Artis, the daughter of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, the president of Benedict College and Morgan Miles, Miss Benedict College 2023-24, will co-host a program on Saturday March 16, titled “I Support My Sisters…PERIOD!” “As a biology student with aspirations to become

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