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The ROAR Marching Band Receives $170,000 Donation

Courtesy of Florida Memorial University Under the leadership of FMU’s President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, the ROAR Marching Band received some exciting news! Thanks to Dr. Hardrick’s decades long friendship with philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the arts, Rose Ellen Greene, the university received a $170,000 donation. Ms. Greene has had a life-long commitment to the arts and education, and stated she has been a follower of the ROAR Marching Band since learning about Dr. Hardrick’s vision. She is member of the Board of Trustees of the Perez Art Museum Miami, serves on the Board of Directors of the New World

Former Spelman & Bennett College President, Dr. Johnnetta Cole Appointed Head Of UNCF Capital Campaign

By Quintessa Williams Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of two historically Black women’s colleges, has been appointed president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital campaign. In this role, Dr. Cole will aim to secure resources such as scholarships, support services, and new programs for member institutions of the United Negro College Fund. “With her immense expertise and passion for education, Dr. Cole will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our capital campaign and UNCF’s mission of ensuring equal access to higher education for underrepresented students of color,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Presents Threaded, a New Exhibition Featuring Textile Works by Contemporary Black Women Artists

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024, at the Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art. The foundation of the exhibit is seven newly conserved quilts from the Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective, an Alabama quilting community in the Spelman Museum permanent collection. These works are joined by a quilt from the Clark Atlanta

Alumni Anthony Anderson and Kenny Lattimore to Lend Star Power to Howard University’s 100th Charter Day Dinner

By Monica Lewis As Howard University prepares to welcome more than 1,000 guests to its 100th Charter Day Dinner on March 2, it is pleased to announce that two alumni will serve in key roles for the event, the University’s premier fundraiser for student scholarships. This year, the Howard University community will gather to commemorate Howard University’s founding on March 2, 1867. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson (BFA ’22) will serve as the Charter Day Dinner emcee and R&B singer Kenny Lattimore will be the featured entertainment. An event that annually recognizes the achievements of alumni, it is

National Cyber Director To Visit Norfolk State University

Courtesy of Norfolk State University National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. will visit Norfolk State University on Wednesday, February 28, to discuss a national plan to develop a more diverse and well-trained cyber workforce. Coker, who was confirmed by the Senate in December 2023, leads the Office of National Cyber Director under the Biden-Harris Administration. In this position, Coker seeks to build and implement the nation’s cyber workforce and education strategy. As part of his visit to Norfolk State, Coker will lead a roundtable discussion with cybersecurity students, tour the University’s Cybersecurity Complex at the Marie V. McDemmond Center for

Career And Finance Event Prepares TSU Students For Post- College

By Alexis Clark Career development, financial literacy, and personal growth were the focus of the “Secure the Bag” tour recently held at Tennessee State University. Hosted by the TSU Career Development Center in collaboration with HBCU Heroes, the event featured panelists who engaged with students on financial awareness and their next steps after college. The event unfolded in three segments. The first segment featured discussions on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and launching, while the second focused on career preparation and generational wealth. The third segment comprised a financial health workshop, specifically addressing credit and debt management for college students. A portion

Alabama A&M And Winston-Salem State University Partner To Improve Science Education In The South

By Quintessa Williams Two historically Black institutions, Alabama A&M University and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina have partnered with Michigan State University, to introduce their newly created Crafting Engaging Science Environments curriculum for high school chemistry and physics programs in the rural south. To fund the collaborative project, the United States Department of Education awarded $7.7 million to Michigan State University and an additional $200,000 to Alabama A&M University. Researchers at Michigan State University developed the curriculum to get students interested in STEM careers through implementing aspects of the students’ lives and cultural resources into their education. “Science teaching and learning is a crucial part of preparing the

THEE Aristocrats STEM and Health Science Program sent students to BEYA Conference in Baltimore

By Anthony Howard THEE Aristocrats STEM and Health Sciences Program at Jackson State University provided 40 students with the opportunity to attend the 38th Black Engineer of the Year Award Conference in Baltimore. The three-day conference was held February 15-17, exposing students to thousands of engineering professionals. “Our organization does its best to help students as they matriculate at Jackson State and into the workforce,” said Noel Gardner, Ph.D., director of THEE Aristocrats STEM and Health Sciences Program. “It’s important that they attend these conferences to network with different industries and professionals in the industry.” Gardner said the BEYA conference is an

FMU’s Social Justice Institute and Equity and Advocacy Collective

Courtesy of Florida Memorial University When it comes to racial equity, which is the process of eliminating racial disparities and improving outcomes for everyone, many who live in Miami-Dade County may not know there is a coalition ready to assist. On Wednesday, the FMU Social Justice Institute hosted the Equity and Advocacy Collective (EAC) in the Smith Conference Center to outline the Bridging the Equity Gap in Miami-Dade County’s Black Communities Impact Report. FMU’s Social Justice Institute worked with the Equity and Advocacy Collective (EAC) to conduct an impact study and shared the findings in the meeting with more than a dozen fundraisers

Audra McDonald Inspires Theatre Students at Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

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 Ira Aldridge Theater on Howard University’s campus to share her journey as a Black woman in the arts. During her insightful and inspiring talk moderated by theatre arts professor Michael McElroy, McDonald emphasized that a career in professional theatre is about more than fame and glamour.

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