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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans

By Angela Johnson Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter, Nikki Giovanni and Angie Thomas are among the over 175 actors, musicians, authors and activists who signed an open letter this week initiated by actor and beloved Reading Rainbow host Levar Burton against the growing trend of book bans across the country. Just in time for National Banned Books Month in October, Burton has partnered with public advocacy organization MoveOn Political Action on a campaign warning of the dangers of censorship—and they’re urging creatives to get in on the fight. “It’s embarrassing that we are banning books in this country, in this culture, in this day and age.

There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023

Written By Ayana Archie There were nearly 700 attempts to ban library books in the first eight months of 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the American Library Association. From Jan. 1 to Aug 31, the attempts sought to challenge or censor 1,915 titles, a 20% increase compared to the same months in 2022, the organization said. Last year saw the most challenges since the ALA began tracking book censorship more than two decades ago. But the real numbers may even be higher. The ALA collects data on book bans through library professionals and news reports, and therefore, its numbers may

DSU Continues Ranking among top HBCUs

Written By Delaware State University In a confirmation of its standing as the fastest growing HBCU in the country and the top choice for students of color in Delaware, Delaware State University has maintained its position among the Top 5 Public HBCUs and as one of the Top 10 HBCUs overall. According to the latest annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report, Delaware State University is ranked as the #3 Public HBCU, marking the ninth consecutive year it has placed among the Top 5. The University is ranked as the #9 HBCU overall – the third consecutive year it has placed among the

TSU Shines At the 34th Southern Heritage Classic

By Alexis Clark It was a Tennessee State University takeover in every sense of the word as the City of Memphis turned TSU blue for the 34th Annual Southern Heritage Classic (SHC). Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl Stadium was also filled with excitement following head coach Eddie George and the Tigers’ thrilling victory over the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff 24-17.  The win culminated a weekend of events highlighting the special connection between the University and the Bluff City. This year’s classic also held a deeper significance for TSU ever since President Glenda Glover announced her retirement in August. “It’s an exciting win,”

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Tours Tuskegee

Courtesy of Tuskegee University U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson enjoyed the campus route her mother Ellery Brown ’67 walked during a special tour of Tuskegee University and left those who met her with a genuineness not often found with dignitaries of her caliber. Flanked by a half-dozen members of a security detail, the Justice graciously met with President Charlotte P. Morris and toured the campus, taking photos at the Monument on campus while engaging faculty and staff for photos. Prior to arriving on campus, the Justice spoke in Birmingham during a ceremony that marked the 60th anniversary of

Jackson State University achieves Top Social Media Ranking among HBCU’s in 2023 Rival IQ Engagement Report

By Marcus Jones Jackson State University (JSU) is the highest ranked historically black college and university (HBCU) in the 2023 Rival IQ Higher Education Social Media Engagement Report. Rival IQ, a leading social media analytics platform, separately ranked every D1 and D2 school based on engagement rates, engagement totals, and posting frequency across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter for the ultimate guide to higher education social media. “We are proud to be recognized by Rival IQ as a frontrunner in social media engagement among our peer institutions nationwide, said Alonda Thomas, associate vice president for marketing and communications. “Our goal is to

Clark Atlanta University Professors Pen Policy Chapter in a Newly Released Book on Social Work

By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University Professors Dr. Jenny Jones and Dr. Eyitayo Onifade recently penned “Policy, Practice, and Institutional Barriers to Financial Capability and Asset Building Related to Race in the United States,” a chapter within the newly released Social Work and the Grand Challenge of Ending Racism book. The chapter shares evidence and insights from research collaborations to overcome the barriers of structural racism and financial exclusion through financial capability and asset building (FCAB). “Race, although a social construct, is real in its consequence and effect on our daily lives.  We explored the history of race-making and, in turn, its

UMES welcomes inaugural cohort of students in STEM STARS program

By Tahja Cropper The University of Maryland Eastern Shore welcomed 10 new Hawks as the inaugural cohort for the STEM STARS (Students Achieving Results in Science)  program, a program made possible by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Driving Change award. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is one of six universities and the first Historically Black University to receive the $2.5 million grant that is to be dispersed over the next five years. The purpose of Driving Change, launched in 2019, is to “create inclusive environments, promote student success, and recognize the institutional practices and historical context that are

Morehouse College Maintains Top 5 HBCU Ranking While Breaking Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges Nationally

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College advanced 24 spots to No. 100 among Liberal Arts Colleges nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings. Maintaining its top five ranking among historically Black colleges and universities, the College has made a concerted effort to increase competitiveness among liberal arts colleges and other selective institutions through strategic investments in administrative leadership, academic programming and professional partnerships in industries such as business and entrepreneurship, finance, education, study abroad, and new student programs. Additional national rankings for Morehouse College among National Liberal Arts Colleges include: No. 20 in Best Undergraduate Teaching nationwide, improving

U.S. Patent Issued to TUCVM Researcher for Breast Cancer Research

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher Dr. Deepa Bedi was issued a United States Patent for her methods for identifying aggressive breast cancer cells. Patent No. 11624748B2 was issued to Dr. Bedi, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, because of her breast cancer research, particularly triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the highly aggressive subtypes with no targeted therapy. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. About 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women each year are breast cancer. According to Breastcancer.org, about

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