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Denton Black Film Festival: Artist Lauren Kelley on Texas femininity, power of play

By Ileana Garnand TheĀ Denton Black Film FestivalĀ kicks off its 10-year anniversary this week, with screenings, concerts, art exhibits and more. Prominently featured at the festival isĀ Lauren Kelley ā€” a visual artist, curator and cultural producer who works in various media. In recent years, her primary medium has been stop-motion animation. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. Kelley is the director of the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History & Culture at Prairie View A&M University. At the 2024 Denton Black Film Festival, Kelleyā€™s work can be found at

Claflin University Receives 1.8 Million To Aid In Rural Community Health

By Quintessa Williams Claflin UniversityĀ received aĀ $1.8 million grantĀ for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often areas of concern in rural, minority communities. The University was among the first selected to participate in the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcareā€™s recent celebration of the virtual launch of the SC HBCU Health Discovery Program. The CU-DEEP Wellness InitiativeĀ has four pillarsĀ of health and wellness: Dietary Health, Economic Health, Emotional Health, and Physical Health. These pillars include three signature programs and four secondary activities that focus on each pillar of health and wellness. Each

TSU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Forge Historic Paths Leading Three Major Pharmacy Organizations

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Alumni from Texas Southern Universityā€™s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are making waves in the pharmaceutical world, taking the helm of three major pharmacy advocacy organizations. Dr. Anjanette Wyatt, Dr. Rodney Cox, and Dr. Frank North are breaking barriers and championing causes that resonate deeply within their respective fields. Dr. Anjanette Wyatt: Pioneering Leadership in Community Pharmacy Advocacy Dr. Anjanette Wyatt stands at the forefront of community pharmacy advocacy as the first Black woman to serve as President of the APhA Foundation, the fundraising arm of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). With a distinguished

Clark Atlanta Universityā€™s Executive Leadership Institute Announces Its 2024 Distinguished Community of Fellows

By Hunter Abell TheĀ HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders.Ā  Ā Clark Atlanta University, the first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, serves as the home of ELI. The groundbreaking initiative acknowledges the critical urgency to attract, employ, and retain a fresh wave of leaders within the HBCU community.Ā  Ā Amid this evolving landscape, ELI remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing leadership and excellence. The 2024 cohort, which boasts

BSU and the Bowie BIC to Aid HBCUs With Federal Government Contracts

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University in collaboration with the Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) will expand services to reinforce the ability of HBCUs to win federal government contracts. Ā Ā  The Center of Excellence for 8(a) Government Contracting program is a new initiative designed to be a catalyst for business development that will fuel jobs and economic growth in the communities served by HBCUs.Ā  ā€œWeā€™ll be focused on helping HBCUs create sustainable partnerships with 8(a) firms to enhance their ability to not only bid on federal contact opportunities but win the business,ā€ said Gail Bassette, BSUā€™s director of

ā€˜HBCUs are the diversity:ā€™ Virginia State, District of Columbia ready for historic lacrosse meeting

By Chris Stevens As winter slowly becomes spring, two HBCUs are preparing for a historic meeting. When the University of District Columbia visits Virginia State this Saturday for a doubleheader, it will mark the first time in history that two Division II HBCUs will square off in menā€™s and womenā€™s lacrosse. While UDC has had an established program for several years, this will be VSUā€™s first year fielding a program. Trojans menā€™s head coach Shaun Church and womenā€™s head coach Ashley Lawrence have embraced the challenge of building a program from the ground up. ā€œI think thatā€™s the most rewarding

Tennessee State University’s College of AG Hosts USDA Forest Service HBCU Research Summit

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State Universityā€™s College of Agriculture hosted the USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station HBCU Research Summit earlier this week, commemorating 30 years of research, partnership, and collaboration among the USDA, Southern Research Station (SRS), and HBCUs engaged in agricultural research. The 2024 SRS-HBCU Programs Summit welcomed USDA Undersecretary Homer Wilkes as a special guest. Wilkesā€™ participation provided additional opportunities for sharing partnering successes, exploring challenges and intersections, and fostering ongoing collaboration. Held on campus in various College of Agriculture buildings, the event featured SRS Director Dr. Toral Patel-Weynand, presentations on the universityā€™s history and its SRS partnership,

Tougaloo College Alum Becomes Highest-Ranking Black Woman In Coast Guardā€™s 233 Year History

By Quintessa Williams Thereā€™s nothing like Black History in the making. From girl scout to coast guard, come this April, Captain Zeita Merchant,Ā Tougaloo CollegeĀ alum, will rock a new uniform as sheĀ steps into the rank of admiral, ā€“the first Black woman to achieve this title in the Coast Guardā€™s 233-year history. The Jackson, Mississippi native promises to serve the nation while commanding the Port of New York. The decorated captain has hadĀ several historic firsts, including her current position as Commander, USCG Sector New York where she is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of one of the Nationā€™s busiest and

Texas Southern University College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Exceed National and State Passage Rate on Licensure Exam

Written By Texas Southern University Graduates of Texas Southern Universityā€™s Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) class of 2023 outperformed the state and national first-attempt passage rate on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEXĀ®). TSU graduates earned an 84 percent passage rate, exceeding the national rate of 77.5 percent and the state rate of 79 percent, giving COPHS the third highest passage rate out of the nine pharmacy schools in the state of Texas. ā€œI am proud of the class of 2023 in their success in passing the licensure exam,ā€ said Dr. Rashid Mosavin, Dean of the

Mandela Delivers Passionate Message At Norfolk State University

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, provided insights on what it was like to be reared by his iconic grandfather during his recent appearance at Norfolk State University. The Mandela event served as NSUā€™s kick-off of its Black History Month celebration. Ndaba Mandela is currently the co-founder and chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity and co-founder and co-chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world and to increasing its potential for growth in the areas of education, employment and international corporate alliances for

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