Written By Lexx Thornton For Ja’Myah Knox, participation in the 2025 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Va., meant more than just an exercise in personal development — it was a milestone on a journey of deep personal significance. Knox, a May 2025 graduate of White Hall High School, was selected to attend the week-long event
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Written By Lexx Thornton A college in the Midlands partnered with the American Heart Association to detect any signs of heart issues in athletes before it’s too late. Benedict College and NOLA Network joined the association for the “keep the beat” heart screening initiative, designed to better detect Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart
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By Delatria Palacios   The partnership between HBCU Connect and Labcorp stands as a powerful example of how collaboration can reshape the future of life sciences. It’s goes beyond hiring, it’s about cultivating Black excellence, driving innovation, and opening pathways for historically underrepresented communities to thrive in one of the most vital sectors of our time.Â
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By Delatria Palacios   The 2025 Healthy Heart Nation (HHN) HBCU Scholarship is more than a pathway, it’s a promise of visibility, support, and opportunity for students standing at the crossroads of advocacy, leadership, and innovation.  This scholarship is a bridge to healing, hope, and a lasting impact. It’s a meaningful call to the next generation:
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By Delatria Palacios   The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of early symptom management, adherence to public health guidelines and staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations to reduce the risk of severe illness and death. Yet, vaccine hesitancy continues to pose significant challenges, particularly among certain populations.   Respiratory Diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic
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By Delatria Palacios   This summer, Howard University’s campus is brimming with fulfillment, curiosity, opportunity and purpose. Dormitory halls are now home to ambitious high school-aged Black boys from across the country, eager to embrace six weeks  of learning, service, and networking. These bright young scholars are part of the Young Doctors Project (YDP), an immersive
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By Delatria Palacios   The TN-MMC HBCU Wellness Project, in proud partnership with West Eastland Church of Christ, is once again bringing neighbors together for a day of networking, healing, connection, and empowerment. Free and open to all, the Community Health and Wellness expo will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 AM to
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By Delatria Palacios   HBCU West, Stanford University, and UCSF united to launch an inspiring and innovative initiative that’s reshaping career pathways for young, ambitious professionals in medicine and the biosciences. Under the banner of White Coats & Clinical Codes, this spectacular Career Day introduces students to dynamic opportunities in healthcare, research, and STEM innovation, with
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Written by Delatria Palacios  Tuskegee University’s Cardiovascular Disease Research Initiative continues to thrive, propelled by generous grant funding, a commitment to health equity, and innovative scientific approaches. With over $40 million in combined support from the American Heart Association and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the university is advancing groundbreaking
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By Delatria Palacios samdelatria@gmail.com  The healthcare field has long been dominated by females, particularly in the nursing profession. However, a groundbreaking milestone at Southern University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health is challenging this status quo. Thirty-three ambitious and young African American males received a warm welcome into the largest cohort nursing program at the
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