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Bowie State Students Return to Campus for Rise Against Hunger Food Donation Event

Courtesy of Bowie State University Dozens of Bowie State University students joined with Rise Against Hunger, an organization dedicated to addressing food scarcity across the world, on Friday, January 26, 2024, to package over 20,000 meals of rice, soy and vegetables  for families facing food insecurity“I cannot overstate how important these meals are,” said Charlie Pol, a Rise Against Hunger event manager. “They are going specifically to feed children that have no concept of where their next meals are coming from, along with their families.”  According to the organization’s website, as many as 783 million people across the world don’t receive enough

Clark Atlanta University Art Museum’s Art Works to be Featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s (MET) Harlem and Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism Exhibition

Written By Hunter Bell Clark Atlanta University continues to make history as its museum’s artwork will be on display at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City. Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is one of several HBCU museums selected to have its art included in the Harlem and Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism Exhibition. This is the first art survey on the Harlem Renaissance since 1987 and reframes how we understand the role of African American art, artistic movements, and the Renaissance itself.  The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 25 through July 28, 2024, and CAU alumni

JSU Alumna Wanda Gilmore to Receive 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Science Spectrum Trailblazer

By Aron Smith Jackson State University alumna Wanda Gilmore sets to be honored with the prestigious 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) for Science Spectrum Trailblazer at the 38th BEYA STEM DTX Conference from February 15-17. The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who significantly impact science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Professionals are celebrated for their innovative contributions and pavement of new paths in the field, reflecting their dedication and excellence. Reflecting on her forthcoming BEYA achievement, Wanda expressed her gratitude, stating, “It is a wonderful feeling to win an award as recognition of your hard work and effort. There is

Norfolk State University MSW Students’ Article Set To Be Published

Courtesy of Norfolk State University In the spring semester of 2023, five Masters of Social Work students co-authored a peer-reviewed article with Assistant Professor, Dr. Valjean Livingston, of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. The article discusses religiosity and mental health services and was accepted by the Social Work in Mental Health Journal. Carmen Goode, Tonja Benjamin, Jenasha Freeman, Wendy Salgado, and Yazmin Jones class assignment regarding multicultural counseling became the result of the article. “The students were asked to examine how cultural norms influence the use or lack of use of professional mental health services,” says Dr.

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

By Ileana Garnand The Denton Black Film Festival kicks off its 10-year anniversary this week, with screenings, concerts, art exhibits and more. Prominently featured at the festival is Lauren Kelley — 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, Kelley’s work can be found at

Claflin University Receives 1.8 Million To Aid In Rural Community Health

By Quintessa Williams Claflin University received a $1.8 million grant 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 Healthcare’s recent celebration of the virtual launch of the SC HBCU Health Discovery Program. The CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative has four pillars 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 University’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 University’s Executive Leadership Institute Announces Its 2024 Distinguished Community of Fellows

By Hunter Abell The 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.   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.   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.    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.  “We’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,” said Gail Bassette, BSU’s director of

‘HBCUs are the diversity:’ 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 men’s and women’s lacrosse. While UDC has had an established program for several years, this will be VSU’s first year fielding a program. Trojans men’s head coach Shaun Church and women’s head coach Ashley Lawrence have embraced the challenge of building a program from the ground up. “I think that’s the most rewarding

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