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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.

Congressman Steny Hoyer Addresses HBCU Bomb Threats

Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer and members of the United States Bomb Technician Association (USTBA) met with campus police officers and other leaders from Bowie State, Coppin State and Morgan State to discuss how the universities can prepare to address bomb threats.  USBTA works to research, test and train individuals how to properly identify and eliminate threats through education, training and networking using the latest emerging technologies. Hoyer said the organization can play a significant role in helping Bowie State and other HBCUs confront threats.  “Thousands of students who attend HBCUs across the nation need to be

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

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