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Historically Black Missouri college in turmoil after suicide of administrator who alleged bullying

By Helen Hollinsworth Many students at a historically Black college in Missouri returned from Christmas break this week dressed in black, mourning the suicide of a beloved administrator who had alleged bullying and racism by the school’s white president. Known for keeping her office door open and greeting everyone at Lincoln University with a smile, Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey’s death has spurred student protests and #JUSTICE4BONNIE T-shirts across the idyllic red-brick campus in Jefferson City. While President John Moseley agreed last week to go on paid leave pending a third-party investigation, many of the school’s 1,800 students and its alumni group

Delaware State University Appoints Captain CJ Charlton As New Aviation Program Director

By Quintessa Williams Delaware State University has named the Chair of the University’s Aviation Advisory Council, CJ Charlton, as its new Aviation Program Director. A 1995 graduate of the University’s very same Aviation Program, Captain Charlton brings a wealth of flight and leadership experience flying for United Airlines. Currently, he flies the Airbus 319/320/321 and previously piloted Boeing 737, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft – accumulating more than 7,300 hours of flight time. He is also a retired Major from the North Carolina Air National Guard where he was a C-130 pilot, accumulating over 3,000 hours, 1,500 of which were in

Strada Education Foundation Strengthens Partnership with SUNO to Nurture Future Leaders

Courtesy of Southern University of New Orleans Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) stands at the forefront of cultivating the next generation of leaders, thanks to an expanded partnership with Strada Education Foundation. This collaboration, a cornerstone of the HBCU Initiative, signifies a significant leap forward in providing SUNO students with essential resources and support to excel in their academic and professional endeavors. The expansion, fueled by a landmark $25 million grant, represents a pivotal moment for SUNO and Strada alike. Over the span of eight years, this funding will empower more than 500 SUNO students with scholarships, networking opportunities,

Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) reports that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland

Goldman Sachs Hosts an Insightful Campus Takeover at Spelman College

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College welcomed Goldman Sachs to campus for an afternoon of engagement and enrichment. To start the day, Goldman Sachs co-hosted a networking lunch where students had the chance to meet with Goldman Sachs employees across various company sectors. Students traveled from table to table in the Manley Atrium, making valuable connections with Goldman Sachs representatives. Following the networking event, Spelman students were invited to an Asset and Wealth Management panel, featuring Goldman Sachs investors and associates in the finance management space. Panelists Nina Meyers, C’2018, growth equity investor, and Timothy Madden, external investing group associate,

Clark Atlanta University to Host 51st Annual Writer’s Workshop Conference

By Hunter Abell The Department of English and Modern Languages at Clark Atlanta University will hold its 51st annual Writer’s Workshop Conference on April 16 – 18, 2024, in Davage Auditorium. The conference’s theme is “Black Boy Joy: Black Men Telling Their Stories and Truths” and will bring another year of fascinating and much-needed conversation from notable and critically acclaimed authors who explore similar and diverse genres.   “Most often, we see the inequities that Black men encounter daily, whether it’s in their careers, social status, or dealings with the police,” said Dr. Georgene Montgomery, Chair of the Department of English and

Grambling State receives HBCU Nutrition Hub designation, $25,000 grant to address food insecurity

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University (GSU) staff endeavor daily to serve the whole student. That means providing resources that serve every need, including food insecurity. The goal has become more attainable thanks to a $25,000 grant from No Kid Hungry, a national campaign overseen by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world that has recognized the institution as an HBCU Nutrition Hub. The funding will be used to support existing food access initiatives, create sustainable solutions through collaboration, expand reach and impact, support

Knights set up HCBU scholarship to honor Charlotte native, former Negro Leagues player

By Savannah Rudicel The Charlotte Knights are offering a new scholarship to two student-athletes in the name of former Negro Leagues player Eddie G.G. Burton. Knights officials are partnering with Burton’s wife, Gaile Dry-Burton, to create the “Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship.” She said she’s excited to honor her late husband in a way that would have meant a lot to him. “He was really into bettering the community,” she said. “He had passion for making sure our kids were treated right and making sure they had opportunities.”  The team is offering two $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors committed to playing

Town hall at FAMU promotes awareness, voting

By Cynthia Frage Black Voters Matter Tallahassee hosted a “It’s About Us” town hall Saturday at the Bethel Family Life Center to address the impacts of the recently concluded legislative session and the collective power that the Black community has. According to their website, Black Voters Matter is an organization whose mission is to “
 increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities 
 effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny.” Marie Rattigan, a FAMU alumna and the Big Bend regional organizer for BVM, said on her Instagram that, “This town hall marks merely the beginning of multiple initiatives aimed

Celebrating Women and Hip-Hop: School of Communications Hosts Women’s Month Panel and Performances

Written By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications will host a special panel discussion titled “Reporting While Black: Celebrating Women and Hip-Hop: What Have We Learned.” This event is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and will dive deep into the intersections of gender, sexuality, and empowerment within hip-hop culture. The event will be held in the auditorium of the MET building, 300 Bryant St. NW, Washington, D.C. Students, faculty, and the public are invited to join this important conversation, as Howard’s academic community explores the challenges and triumphs of women in hip-hop and look forward

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