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TSU’s Grammy Award-Winning Band To Make Historic Appearance In Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University’s Grammy award-winning Aristocrat of Bands will make another historic appearance when they march in the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The AOB, as the band is fondly called, will be the first band from a historically black university (HBCU) to participate in the “Windy City” parade that begins at 8 a.m. CST. For Chicago native band members, the appearance has a special meaning to perform in front of the home crowd of their families and friends. “As a native of Chicago, doing the Thanksgiving parade is not only nostalgic but an important part of my

A Thanksgiving Message from Lincoln University’s President

Written By President John B. Moseley In this season of Thanksgiving, I’m sure I’m not the only one who is taking the time to reflect on the incredible journey of the last year. Together, we as a University have much for which we can be thankful, and it is with a spirit of gratitude that I send you this note of heartfelt appreciation for your dedication to Lincoln University. This academic year so far has presented us with many reasons to celebrate both the shared and individual milestones that continue our progress forward. While challenges will always exist, our Lincoln

HBCUs Give Back This Thanksgiving

Written By Jasmine Meriedy In November, families gather and travel all across to eat delicious food prepared to leave you with a full stomach at the table. For some families, that isn’t the case. Either they cannot afford or have the means to buy food to cook, or some people don’t have the means to fly home. One thing that all HBCUS can agree on is that everyone in the community is our family from the students inside the campus to the families surrounding the campus. HBCUs play a significant part in giving back to the community. Southern University has

Jackson State University receives 50K from PepsiCo to address food access

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State was presented with a big check by PepsiCo at the JSU vs. Alcorn game on Saturday, Nov. 18. Pictured left to right: Darrin Morris, franchise development director for Pepsi; Gwen Caples, interim vice president of Institutional Advancement; Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., acting president of JSU; Shelley Brown Floyd, executive vice president of Brown Bottling Group; Bill Brown, president and CEO of Brown Bottling Group and Ashley Robinson, vice president and director of athletics at JSU. Jackson State University’s Tiger Food Pantry received $50,000 from PepsiCo as part of the beverage company’s ongoing support of

Howard University Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney Recognized as a 2023 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner

By Monica Lewis the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) hosted its fourth biennial awards ceremony to recognize colleges and universities, as well as students, faculty and staff, presidents and chancellors, coaches, partner organizations and election officials for their extraordinary work in nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2022 midterm elections. Among them is Howard University Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney, who was recognized as the Standout Collegiate Athletic Coach. More than 960 institutions enrolling 9.7 million students participate in the ALL IN Challenge. “Developing the next generation of Black leaders in this country, trained to make an impact on the world beyond

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,

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