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Anton Vincent Establishes $100K Scholarship at Jackson State University in Honor of His Parents

Courtesy of Jackson State University When Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America, visited Jackson State University to serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony, he left more than pearls of wisdom. The Jackson native bestowed a generous $100,0000 gift to establish The Pearl and George Vincent Educational Excellence Scholarshipin honor of his parents, who served on the faculty for 25 years. “My parents were lifelong educators, between them 88 years of educational leadership.  Teaching students from early childhood all the way to Ph.D. students,” says Vincent.  “This scholarship is in honor of their commitment, leadership, and

Del State University coaching legend becomes Board of Trustees member

Courtesy of Delaware State University William “Bill” Collick – the most celebrated head football coach in Delaware State University history – has returned as a new member of the University’s Board of Trustees. Appointed to the Board by Gov. John Carney, Trustee Collick is completing the term of former Board member Esthelda Parker Selby who resigned in November 2022 following her election to the state House of Representatives. The new Board member’s current term will expire in December 2027. Mr. Collick is the most successful head football coach in Delaware State University history. During his 11-year stint, he amassed a winning record

TSU President Glover Honored With Key To The City and Classic Win

By Kelli Sharpe With the promise of a win, the 34th Southern Heritage Classic was the perfect sendoff for Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover. This year’s classic marked Glover’s eleventh and final one as president of her alma mater. The Memphis native announced her retirement in August. President Glover was honored with special presentations from Mayor James ‘Jim’ Strickland and classic founder Fred Jones during the 2023 Classic Coaches’ Luncheon held in Memphis. The luncheon was also highlighted with the vow of a win by TSU head football coach Eddie George. “She is going to retire next year, and

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

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