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Victoria’s Secret Partners with AAMU Alumnus, Black-Owned Bridgeforth Farms

Written By Alabama A&M University Victoria’s Secret & Co. has recently embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance diverse suppliers and responsible sourcing. In a departure from fashion industry standards, the global clothing and beauty brand now purchases cotton directly from four Alabama family farms – one Black-owned, and three women-owned. The initiative eliminates intermediaries to ensure farmers receive all proceeds from their crops which in turn supports their land and communities. Alabama A&M alumnus Billy Bridgeforth and his family-run Bridgeforth Farms in Tanner, Alabama are helping break down barriers as one of the project’s partners. Bridgeforth Farms holds over 10,000 acres of land across four

Lincoln University of Missouri Wins Home Depot Grant to Transform Jefferson City’s Old Munichburg with Urban Garden Project

Written By Lincoln University of Missouri With an initiative to revitalize and beautify Jefferson City, Lincoln University of Missouri has secured a $50,000 Home Depot Retool Your School Community Improvement Grant. Through this grant, Lincoln will partner with Building Community Bridges (BCB) to turn vacant, unkept city-owned and privately owned tracks into lush orchards and gardens. This project will enhance life for Jefferson City residents through urban beautification and contribute to the community by providing fresh produce. The project will engage local residents in the effort and aligns with the city’s Old Munichburg area renovation plans. Home Depot selected Lincoln University as

Stillman College to Become 13th Member of Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Written By Stillman College The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Council of Presidents voted unanimously to extend membership to Stillman College (Ala.) beginning July 1, 2024. GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes also announced that Visit Tuscaloosa was awarded the bid to host the 2024 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, which will be held at Stillman’s Birthright Alumni Hall February 28 to March 3, 2024. Stillman will join Voorhees University (S.C.) and Wilberforce University (Ohio), who were announced as new members this week. “This is an exciting week for the GCAC,” stated Dr. Ki Baker Barnes, GCAC

Tuskegee University President Charlotte P. Morris to Retire

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University’s Ninth President Charlotte P. Morris, who has served the university for almost 40 years in different capacities, will retire as planned next spring. During her tenure, she led the development of the five-year strategic plan, which set the university’s direction, and celebrated a very significant increase in research grants awarded to the university  ̶ including some focused on health disparities for African Americans in general and others targeting cancer in the Black community. The Board of Trustees has hired an executive search firm to conduct the search for the university’s 10th president with particular interest

LeBron James’ Show ‘The Shop’ To Film At Three HBCUs This Fall

By Nyah Peebles LeBron James’ talk show, “The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is hitting the road and visiting three HBCUs this homecoming season. “The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is an unfiltered discussion featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. LeBron James and a variety of special guests gather in various barber shops to speak honestly on sports, music, pop culture, and more. The show will make appearances at Tennessee State University, Hampton University, and North Carolina A&T University during each school’s homecoming week. ‘The Shop’ co-creator Paul Rivera revealed to Andscape, that those universities were chosen for a specific reason. “We selected these three schools for various reasons,

Board of Trustees names Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President of Jackson State University

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the 13th President of Jackson State University by voting to name Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President during its meeting held today in Jackson. Dr. Thompson has more than 20 years of leadership experience in early childhood, K-12 education, and higher education. Thompson serves as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Mississippi’s public university system, where for over a decade he has been responsible for overseeing IHL staff. In this role, all senior-level leaders report to

Marching Maroon and White to Lead the Macy’s Parade

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University When the 97th edition of the Macy’s Parade kicks off on Thanksgiving morning, the Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White (MMW) Band will be the first band to be seen by millions across the country. The AAMU marching band has been selected as the lead band in this year’s parade. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will officially welcome the holiday season on Thursday, November 23 at 8:30 a.m. Americans coast-to-coast can share in the magic of the parade through NBC-TV’s national telecast hosted by the TODAY Show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. The telecast will air

News Anchors, Producers, Reporters and Others Highlighted on Media Day

Courtesy of Bowie State University Over 20 local and national print and broadcast journalists, program directors, radio hosts and others who work in the media provided communications students with insights into the wide range of professional opportunities during the annual Media Day, hosted by the BSU Communications Department. More than 200 students attending the event on Oct. 24, heard strategies for building successful careers. They were able to network with potential employers across a broad spectrum of organizations and corporations and learn more about the industry. “We live in an information age with more ways than ever to find and

HU School of Science Awarded a $1.7M Grant from the Simons Foundation to Help Develop a New Stellarator Experiment Group to Advance Research in Fusion Plasma Science

Written By Hampton University The Hampton University School of Science has been awarded a $1.76M grant from the Simons Foundation to help develop a new Stellarator Experiment Group to advance research in Fusion Plasma Science. “We are grateful to the Simons Foundation for their support of the great strides in research happening here in the School of Science,” said Isi Ero-Johnson, Ph.D., dean, HU School of Science. “The Simons Foundation grant is focused on undergraduate and graduate education to engage underrepresented students, scientists, and engineers in research of worldwide importance, in collaboration with internationally known researchers and ultimately introducing a

Google Grants $500k to Stillman for Cyber Programming

Written By Stillman College Stillman College has formed a strategic partnership with Google to advance cybersecurity education and community outreach. The collaboration was unveiled Wednesday in a high-profile ceremony on the Stillman College campus, attended by key leaders, including Google’s Chief Diversity Officer, Melonie Parker, and Stillman College President, Dr. Yolanda Page. Central to this partnership is a substantial grant of $500,000, supplemented by additional programmatic support, from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. This funding is earmarked to cultivate a diverse cadre of cybersecurity professionals and to bolster the cyber defense measures of surrounding community organizations. University Cybersecurity Clinics provide free security

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