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Historically Black colleges expand esports imprint by adding teams and places to play

By Darren A. Nichols Morehouse College student Kaleb Howard said the Maroon Tiger Gaming group he co-founded at the university started with five friends who had nothing to do during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The bored freshmen at the Brazeal House dorm at Morehouse entered a Call of Duty tournament for students from historically Black colleges and universities on a whim. The group grew into the second-largest student organization on campus. “At that time esports was nothing more than having fun with my friends at that moment, because I didn’t know much of what it actually was apart from some people competing for money,”

Wilberforce University Slated to Join Gulf Coast Athletic Conference in 2024

Courtesy of Wilberforce University The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has extended membership to Wilberforce University (Ohio), beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Wilberforce received a unanimous vote from the GCAC’s Council of Presidents in September 2023 and will officially join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) only HBCU conference on July 1, 2024. “We are elated to have Wilberforce in our conference,” said GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. “Adding members strengthens our ability to execute every aspect of our strategic plan and own the narrative of HBCU excellence.” As the only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Social Work Poet Discuss Art and Healing

Courtesy of Norfolk State University In celebration of the Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts,” the NSU African American History Month Committee and the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work presented Art is Transformative and Collective Healing. This event featured award-winning actress and Social Work poet Dr. Helena D. Lewis, who held an Art in Research roundtable for graduate students and gave a keynote campus lecture. This was an opportunity for NSU students to hear how they can infuse artistry into the field of social work. “In our tradition as healers and community workers, we can use art

Fear of God Founder Jerry Lorenzo To Headline FAMU Black History Month Conversation

By Andrew Skerritt Fear of God founder and Florida A&M University alum Jerry Lorenzo will be the featured guest for the University’s 2024 Black History Month Conversation. “We are eagerly anticipating Jerry Lorenzo’s return to The Hill for our Black History Month Conversation. He is shaping fashion and making history. We are proud of him and the example he is setting, reminding us that you can get anywhere from FAMU,” said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. In 2013, Lorenzo founded Fear of God, a luxury house that comprises Fear of God, Fear of God ESSENTIALS, and Fear of God Athletics. “I

Stacey Abrams Inspires Spelman Students in a Conversation About Leadership and Perseverance

Courtesy of Spelman College To kick off Black History Month, Spelman College welcomed politician, lawyer and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, C’95, back to campus for an engaging conversation on leadership and failure, the importance of voting and the future of democracy. Following a warm welcome, Dr. Cynthia Spence, C’78, associate professor of sociology and director of the Spelman Social Justice Fellows program, introduced the two Spelman students who would lead the conversation with Abrams: Social Justice Fellows Gabrielle Gregory, C’2026, and Mozn Shora, C’2025. Gregory and Shora both serve as co-presidents of the Spelman chapter of Fair Fight U,

Morgan State Fashion Merchandising Students Attend National Retail Federation 2024 Big Show in New York

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) students studying Fashion Merchandising within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences recently attended the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show conference in New York to learn more about the operations and latest innovations in the retail industry. Recognized as the retail industry’s largest marketplace, the conference brings together the top minds to discuss critical topics and new insights and includes educational programming for future professionals. The week-long conference, which drew 40,000 attendees from over 100 countries and more than 6,200 brands, offered insightful sessions led by the top professionals in

Jackson State University’s new mural memorializes legacy of literary icons

By William H. Kelley Jackson State University’s (JSU) College of Liberal Arts unveils a new mural in the Department of English and Modern Languages (EML) thanks to a $5,000 project grant awarded by the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The mural is dedicated to literary icons Margaret Walker Alexander and Phillis Wheatley and the 50th Anniversary reconvening of the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival that occurred in November 2023. JSU alumnus, grant writer, and EML English Instructor LaWanda Dickens hope that students, faculty, staff and visitors feel a sense of connection and legacy when spectating the one-of-a-kind piece. “Every Jackson State student hears about Dr. Margaret Walker.

Dr. TaKeia Anthony Accepts Two Historic Appointments At Edward Waters University

Courtesy of Edward Waters University Edward Waters University recently announced the appointment of Dr. TaKeia N. Anthony as the Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Social Justice, Law, and Economic Policy Center and the Dean of the Honors College. Dr. Anthony is an accomplished scholar and advocate, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to these vital roles. Dr. Anthony, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, made history as the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in history from her hometown. She is an alumna of Howard University and North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where she was inducted into the 2016 Class of 40 Under 40.

Bowie State Offers New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University now offers a new Ph.D. degree in counselor education and supervision this semester to address the dire need for more senior level counselors and administrators to work with students in the nation’s schools.   The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a specialization in Social Justice Counseling is unique within the University of Maryland. It will prepare students as future practitioners, supervisors, counselor educators and researchers in counseling. Bowie State joins Hampton University and North Carolina A&T as the third HBCU offering the degree. The increased demand for mental health

FMU Delegation Invited to 2024 Florida Legislative Session

Courtesy of Florida Memorial University President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, along with a delegation of 11 FMU’s student leaders traveled to our state’s capital for the 2024 Legislative Session. Now in full swing, the 60-day session began on Tuesday, January 9 and is scheduled to end on Friday, March 8. During this time frame, legislators will be making decisions that will impact our students, public education, and the entire State of Florida. Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis stated his proposed 2024-2025 budget would include additional funding for Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities to support facility hardening needs. On Wednesday, representatives from

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