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Giving the Gift of Reading: Howard University Hosts Virtual Family Reading Night

By Leelannee Malin Through the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, the Howard University Social Justice Tutors offers a virtual family reading night in partnership with The Conscious Kid, an education, research, and policy organization. The Conscious Kid provides complimentary books to support the efforts of the Social Justice Tutors’ work with families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity, and bias through literacy initiatives. This semester’s Virtual Family Reading Night featured Vashti Harrison, author, illustrator, and filmmaker, reading Matthew Cherry’s “Hair Love,” in which Harrison is the illustrator. After the reading, Harrison did a demonstration of how she illustrates

Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in strengthening its brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education. The In campaign, funded by resources received through the HBCU settlement fund, and created in collaboration with The SAX Agency, will be interwoven throughout academics, student life, athletic events, admissions, and external advertising campaigns. The In campaign is designed to illuminate the extraordinary accomplishments of Coppin State University while deepening pride in the University from members of Eagle Nation, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. The campaign also invites prospective students and

Tuskegee architecture students win first National Organization of Minority Architects Student Competition as an HBCU

By Brittney Dabney A team of students from Tuskegee University’s Department of Architecture won first place in the National Organization of Minority Architects Student Competition (NOMAS) held in Nashville, Tennessee. The team competed against nearly 30 NOMAS chapters and made history as the first HBCU to win the competition since the inception of the Barbara Laurie Student Design Competition in 2013. Journi Goodman was awarded the 2022 National NOMAS Student of the year. The 2022 NOMA Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, sponsored by Skidmore Owings and Merrell (SOM), was focused on a project that addresses the gentrification and displacement

JSU alums form traveling opera company ‘Opera Unique’, hosts debut concert at alma mater

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University’s Department of Music alums recently returned to their alma mater to host a benefit concert at JSU’s F.D. Hall Music Center in the Jimmy James, Jr. Recital Hall. The concert was a collaboration between the Department of Music and Opera Unique, LLC, featuring talents and performances by the JSU opera/musical theatre workshop, vocal jazz ensemble, and concert chorale, fulfilling the organization’s mission to dedicate opportunities for students and others in a nontraditional sense. GeDeane Graham, Tiffany Williams-Cole, Edwin Jhamaal Davis, and Gavin Hughes formed Opera Unique, LLC, a traveling opera company, and

Winston-Salem State University Promises Safety On Campus After Black Student Is Arrested For Challenging White Professor In The Classroom

Administrators at Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU, have pledged to “bring a resolution” after a Black student was arrested in a white professor’s classroom following a verbal altercation. The Hill reports Chancellor, Elwood L. Robinson, said in a letter, “We understand that the weaponization of police is a prevalent problem in our community; however, that is not what happened in this incident.” In the viral video taken with a classmate’s cellphone, 20-year-old student Leila Hamoud is seen being arrested by a pair of officers, one white and one Black. Hamoud can be heard yelling at a professor, identified by the Charlotte Observer as Cynthia Villagomez, saying, “I swear to God, I

N.C. A&T’s Taliaferro Receives Nat’L Award Using Data To Ensure Teacher Readiness

By Tony Dixon North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Alisa Taliaferro, Ed.D. recently received the prestigious 2022 Ed-Fi Alliance Educator Interoperability Leader of the Year Award. The award is one from seven community award categories including Lifetime Achievement, Partner, Technical Contributor, Ambassador, Solution and Rookie of the Year. “The impact of data interoperability is powerful in that it empowers agency among stakeholders such as students, faculty and administrators by providing them with real-time, accurate and actionable information from multiple sources and well-connected data systems,” said Taliaferro, associate dean of Quality Assurance and Graduate Programs in the College of Education.

Ranti Akiyode, PharmD., Appointed Dean of the Howard University’s College of Pharmacy

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the appointment of Oluwaranti “Ranti” Akiyode, Pharm.D., as College of Pharmacy dean. Akiyode has been serving as the interim dean of the College of Pharmacy since July 2022, and has taught at Howard University for 21 years. “After a nationwide search, we are delighted that Dr. Akiyode has agreed to serve as the next dean of the College of Pharmacy,” Dr. Frederick said. “She is an accomplished scholar, an academic leader with  a proven track record, and an individual with the skills to drive the strategic vision of the college

Why HBCU Homecomings Are Centered Around The Queen And Her Court – Looking Into Royal History

By Naomi Ludlow It might be the reunions between alumni, or maybe the Battle of the Bands. It could be fraternity and sorority step shows. Or it could be an affirmation of Black culture that goes back more than a century and has been passed down through the generations. It could be all of these things and more. But the centerpiece to any HBCU homecoming is the crowning of a royal court and it is a tradition that has made HBCUs unique and something to be celebrated. “It’s just as important as having a college band or cheerleaders. It identifies

TSU Receives $5 Million Grant That Could Lead To State Being Top Hemp Grower In Region

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University has received nearly $5 million in a hemp research grant, an investment that could make the state of Tennessee the number one grower in the Southeast region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the investment this week, awarding the grant to the College of Agriculture towards a new partnership for a Climate-Smart Fiber Hemp Project. This investment for sustainable hemp fiber research will promote market development of industrial hemp supply as a climate-smart commodity through incentives to underserved Tennessee growers enrolled into the program. Dean and Director of Research/Administrator of Extension Chandra Reddy said

Bojangles Outdoor Mural Design By N.C. A&T’s Rahman-Latta Available Until Dec. 31

By Markita Rowe The public will be able to view the 2022 homecoming mural designed by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University visual arts student Laila Rahman-Latta until Dec. 31 at Bojangles’ 1115 E. Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, location. “It felt really good and also felt unreal seeing my work displayed like that,” said Rahman-Latta. “As a designer, sometimes it feels as though my art goes into a black hole but when this happened, people are able to see it each day.” Jeremy D. Wright, coordinator of marketing and community outreach and external operations for N.C. A&T’s Athletics Department, initiated

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