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Howard University Students Continue the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Written by Amber D. Dodd Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired countless others through his work with America’s disenfranchised communities. Much of Dr. King’s work energized a generation of students also coming of age during this era, as evidenced by his regular visits to historically Black colleges and universities. Dr. King made several stops at Howard University, which included delivering his first sermon at  Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel in December 1956. Months later, in May 1957, Howard bestowed King with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. It has been more than seven decades since Dr. King first visited Howard University’s

Public Listening Session For N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Set For Jan. 19

By Jackie Torok As part of the search for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s next chancellor, a public listening session will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 19, from 8 to 9 a.m. via Zoom. Public input is critical to selecting the next chancellor for N.C. A&T. This session provides an opportunity, in addition to the Constituent Input Survey, to hear from the public, gain insight and collect information that will help identify factors important for the search advisory committee to consider. Additional listening sessions have been scheduled separately for students, alumni, faculty, staff and other A&T constituents. A&T’s next leader will succeed Chancellor Harold L.

Alcorn ROTC set to commission new officers

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Alcorn State University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program is set to commission three new officers into the United States Army on Friday, December 8. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Oakland Memorial Chapel. Army ROTC is the largest officer-producing organization with the American military, having over 600,000 men and women have earned a commission through the program. “The Cadets from the Braves Battalion are prepared for this moment,” said Lt. Col. Jackey Fortenberry, professor of Military Science. “The only advice I would give to them is to trust

JSU Professor Emeritus to Keynote 56th annual MLK Convocation

By Anthony Howard The Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University is pleased to announce Leslie-Burl McLemore, Ph.D., founding chair of the JSU Department of Political Science, will keynote the 56th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Convocation on Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. McLemore is a native of Walls, Mississippi, and a Southern Civil Rights Movement veteran. As a Rust College student, he was the founding president of the college chapter of the NAACP. He organized and led several demonstrations and voter registration drives during his tenure at Rust. “The opportunity to host

HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational brings basketball and much more

Written By Chris Worthy Dreamchasers is about more than basketball and the HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational is far more than what happens on the court, though that part aims to be fun and memorable. The invitational is multi-day program Jan. 12 – 15 that commemorates the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while showcasing basketball teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and fostering unity and fellowship. Many of the events take place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, including games with primarily South Carolina and North Carolina HBCUs: Claflin University, Clinton College, Fayetteville State University and

Clark Atlanta University Hosts UNCF Today as Organization Announces Receipt of $100 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Capital Campaign

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University During a press conference held today on the campus of  Clark Atlanta University, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support UNCF’s capital campaign.  UNCF is undertaking a bold $1 billion capital campaign that includes five components: student scholarships, unrestricted funds to enhance the endowments for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), capacity-building programs for member HBCUs (such as technology, training and research), cash reserves and endowed funds for UNCF and support for UNCF’s annual campaign.  “Since our founding in 1944, Lilly Endowment has been a consistent

Jackson State University Achieves Three 2023 MarCom Awards

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi – Jackson State University (JSU) has won three awards in the 2023 MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). JSU received the following accolades: People of JSU Book Volume 5 received the Platinum Award in the Publications – Educational category. JSU Day of Giving 2023 film received the Gold Award in the Video Fundraiser category. JSU Need 2 Know received Honorable Mention in the Video Series category. “This is the first time JSU has entered and won the MarCom Awards competition and we’re honored to receive the recognition,” said Director of Communications and Digital Media Spencer McClenty. “I’m especially happy for our team because all

T4C and DHGI—An ambitious, new undertaking that will affect the lives of Black populations worldwide

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College with the launch of the Together for CHANGE (T4C) initiative, the inaugural project of the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI), a newly founded nonprofit established and led by a team from Meharry Medical College. The initiative, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies at the highest level of drug development—Regeneron, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk and Roche—is a comprehensive 10-year initiative that will lead to more equitable medical research and better treatments for Black populations worldwide by creating the first genomics database of people of African ancestry—the world’s largest—composed of genomic and phenotypic data from up

Alcorn Partners with Miss. Food Network and the American Heart Association to host Mobile Pantry Program

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Mississippi Food Network in partnership with the American Heart Association hosted its Mobile Pantry Program on the Lorman campus of Alcorn State University on Thursday, December 6. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand our reach into Claiborne County and partner with Alcorn State University,” said Catherine Montgomery, MS, RD, LD, CHES, Strategic Impact manager at MFN. “Through this valuable initiative, we will be able to enhance our services in the area to better meet the needs of the local community and the university staff/students. We thank Alcorn State University for the hospitality and

N.C. A&T Set To Host Jazz Extravaganza, “An Evening With Dianne Reeves”

By Markita C. Rowe North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, “An Evening with Dianne Reeves,” Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St. Featuring the five-time Grammy winner and pre-eminent jazz vocalist, the event will also feature Reeves’ tuneful performances with the N.C. A&T Jazz Ensemble. Attendees also will have the opportunity to gain insight into her jazz process and hear her advice to aspiring music students. The event is in partnership with Greensboro’s Music for a Great

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