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Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South featured on AspireTV Premiere

By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching band appeared on AspireTV’s 6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 pm CT. The network, which celebrates and reflects Black life, style, and culture, will debut the second season of two episodes each week for three weeks with a “HBCU Alums: Where are they now?” special on Saturday, Feb. 24. “This is an opportunity for band fans and supporters to get an up close and personal look into the dedication, passion, and talent of our students and staff. It is a celebration of HBCU band

Howard University Alumna Aprille J. Ericsson Nominated to Be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

By Hayya Shah Howard University alumna Aprille J. Ericsson (MEng ‘90; Ph.D. ‘95) has been nominated by United States President Joseph Biden to serve as the assistant secretary of defense for science and technology. Ericsson, the first African American woman to receive a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University, will be confirmed in a hearing beginning January 23. The appointment is in response to the establishment of three new assistant secretary of defense positions by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). According to the DOD, the assistant secretaries of defense are under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of

Breaking Down the History of the Black National Anthem Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

Written by Dustin J. Seibert Some of us have always felt in the pit of our stomach that Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a tad too, well, American-y. Fortunately, we’ve always had “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — known colloquially as the “Black National Anthem” — as a fallback to acknowledge love for a home that hasn’t historically loved us in return. Entire books have been written about the history of the Black National Anthem. But as we prepare for Grammy Award-winner Andra Day to bring the house down by performing “Lift Every Voice” alongside country singer Reba McEntire performing “The

Center for Financial Advancement Spring Regional Event to be held on Talladega Campus

Courtesy of Talladega College The Center for Financial Advancement (CFA) Spring Regional Event was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. The event is scheduled to be hosted by Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama, and will take place in the Student Activity Center Ballroom. “We are pleased to host the Center for Financial Advancement Spring Regional Event on our campus. This event presents a wonderful opportunity for our students to gain valuable knowledge and life skills,” said Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, President of Talladega College. “We look forward to welcoming all participants to our campus.” The organization, which

Wilberforce University Acquires Two New Women’s Sports

By Quintessa Williams Wilberforce University, —the historically Black educational institution in Wilberforce, Ohio, —has announced that it is adding two new women’s sports. The university, which recently joined the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, will offer women’s volleyball and women’s soccer beginning this fall. “Adding women’s volleyball and soccer to our roster is another example of how sports initiatives increase enrollment and create excitement in the activities culture for our students,” said Wilberforce athletics director John Hill. “Members of these new teams will also be included in the athletics department scholarship offerings.” Hill also has announced new head coaches for both programs. Jasmine Coleman will run

TSU Professor Designs Black History Month Jersey For NHL Nashville Predators

By Alexis Clark When the Nashville Predators enter Bridgestone Arena this week to observe Black History Month, the NHL team will wear a jersey designed by a Tennessee State University professor. Kaleena Sales, department chair and associate professor of art and design will reveal her design at the Predators Black History Celebration game on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Sales says the design offers a duality that bridges historical and contemporary Black culture. I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to represent TSU and Nashville as a Black designer,” Sales said. “To be celebrated professionally in such a public way means

FAMU Holds Inaugural Data Privacy Awareness Week

By: Briona Hopkins Florida A&M University (FAMU) held its first Data Privacy Awareness Week, January 21-27, to highlight the importance of protecting sensitive student and employee information. The effort was led by LaTonya Baker, chief privacy officer and director of Compliance, who urged senior administrators and staff to be privacy champions by using secure passwords and other methods. The Privacy Program’s goal is to empower FAMU with crucial knowledge and tools to safeguard institutional data from hackers and other bad actors. Faculty and staff gathered this week to be a part of activities across the campus educating the importance of

Alumnus Lands Oscar Nomination For Production Role on “The Creator”

Written By Alana B. Allen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Jordan Brown ‘22 has a gift for optimism that he uses throughout his life. An up-and-coming filmmaker, Brown worked as a post-production assistant on the hit movie, “The Creator.” While on set, he aimed to speak an Oscar nomination for the film into existence. It worked: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Jan. 23 that “The Creator” received “Best Sound” and “Visual Effects” nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards. Before graduating from N.C. A&T with a B.S. in journalism and mass communication (JOMC), Brown was

Illinois Public Universities’ Unwavering Commitment to Diversity

Written By Chicago State University On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued rulings in two higher education cases restricting the consideration of race in college and university admissions decisions. As Illinois public universities, we recognize the Court’s rulings will introduce further uncertainty, particularly around higher education’s ability to equitably increase access to a postsecondary education for students of color. Moreover, the rulings have occurred at a time when data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education demonstrates significant college access and attainment gaps in Illinois between white students and Black and Latinx students. Illinois’ public

Stacey Abrams Brings Warmth and Wit to Her First Appearance as Howard’s Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

By Brooke Brinson On Wednesday, January 24, Stacey Abrams, Esq., kicked off her series of fireside chats at the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics before a full house inside the Howard University School of Business Auditorium. Abrams, an author, former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and the first Black woman to run for governor of Georgia on a major political party ticket, used her inaugural chat to remind students of the importance of getting engaged in the voting process. “Politics is a fancy word for how we treat each other. Government

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