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AOB, New Direction Gospel Choir Perform at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture, Band Set to Release Gospel Album

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s world-renowned Aristocrat of Bands (AOB) and award-winning New Direction Gospel Choir were invited to perform at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by a partnership with McDonalds, highlighting African American culture. AOB, New Direction Gospel Choir and The Sophisticated Ladies led three spectacular performances during the festival, one of which the University band debuted their new single “Dance Revival” featuring Grammy nominated gospel singer Jekayln Carr and the choir. There were more than 1,000 festival participants in total watching the magic unfold. “Having an opportunity to premiere our original

Five Howard Law Students Admitted to Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program

By Brittany Bailer Five students at the Howard University School of Law have been selected for the prestigious Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program. These students, Kiana Stallworth, Nathaniel Williams, Jamieson Davids, Jamayne F. Potts and Mia Santiago, will spend their Summer working in public interest internships around the U.S. The fellowship, funded in part by the John Paul Stevens Foundation and named for the former Supreme Court justice, is dedicated to promoting public interest and social justice values in the next generation of American lawyers. It provides grants allowing current law students to participate in unpaid Summer internships, reflecting Stevens’ deep belief that

South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Pays Tribute to the Life and Career of Former South Carolina Chief Justice Earnest A. Finney

By Claflin University The life and legacy of Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney, former chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, was honored by the South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society on April 27 at its Annual Meeting. Special presentations on Finney’s career were made by Luther Battiste, founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal & Battiste, PA, and Dr. Bobby Donaldson, director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, and the Honorable Jean H. Toal, former chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Finney, who died in 2017, was born March

Shaw University Awarded $150K from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Courtesy of Shaw University The National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative, awarded more than $650,000 in grants to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to fund Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans. Shaw University received $150,000 and will use the funds to preserve important architecture, historic assets, cultural landscapes, and collections, which represent more than 150 years of learning, growing, and empowerment for students, faculty, and alumni. Shaw University President Dr. Paulette Dillard said, “The Shaw University community expresses its sincerest appreciation to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for awarding the campus a $150,000 planning

Howard Football Kicks Off Season in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Written by Howard University Newsroom With the college football season less than two months away, the Howard University football program will get a chance to showcase its talent to a national audience when it takes on Alabama State Saturday, August 27 in the Annual Cricket Wireless MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The game will be televised live on ESPN and will kick off at 7 p.m. at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. It will mark the official start of the 2022 college football season. “This game features two historic programs,” said John Grant, executive director of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl. “This

Scholars from Across the Nation Spend Summer Researching at ASU

 By Hazel Scott/ASU Alabama State University’s NSF-REU program is sponsoring a 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Training program, which runs through July 29.  The program is hosting ten undergraduate students from across the nation who plan to pursue a doctoral degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Participants are training with acclaimed ASU researchers who are involving the students in ongoing “hands-on” scientific research projects. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding ASU’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates” (REU) program. Throughout the program, the students will be provided with exciting and stimulating experimental research training experience in bioengineering, embryology, laser-induced break spectroscopy (LIBS), cancer biology, nanobiotechnology and more. They are also

Corinne Tarver Promoted to Athletic Director at Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University On July 6, Vann Newkirk, Fisk University President, announced the promotion of Corinne Tarver to Athletic Director, overseeing the Athletics Department and Intramural sports and activities. The appointment follows a comprehensive and competitive search by an internal committee. With her selection, Tarver is not only responsible for leading the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program but will also be the second woman in Fisk’s 156-year history hired to lead its athletic operations. “We are excited to welcome Coach Tarver as the athletic director at Fisk University. She brings a wealth of knowledge that will help take the athletic

The 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Announces Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Opportunities for Filmmakers

Written by Morehouse College The 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF) is launching its first-ever crowdfunding campaign to support filmmakers around the world. With a goal of raising $50,000 by Aug. 22, 2022, the funds will be used to help cover the cost of bringing human rights filmmakers and activists to the College’s campus for programming that educates, engages, and inspires film enthusiasts, advocates for equity, and the student storytellers of the Atlanta University Center. To donate to the MCHRFF crowdfunding campaign, visit morehousehumanrightsfilmfestival.com/donate. Amidst deep polarization and nationwide calls for racial justice, the MCHRFF was founded in 2019

Dillard signs MOU with DHS to create opportunities for students and recent graduates

Courtesy of Dillard University To cap off an active first week, President Rochelle L. Ford signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dillard and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The MOU allows for the expansion of outreach and recruitment of Dillard students and recent graduates for opportunities with DHS. The opportunities include, but are not limited to, permanent federal employment, internships, fellowships, academic programs, mentorships and overall student engagement. For Ford, the MOU covers multiple critical bases for Dillard. “Student outcomes, safety and wellness are our top priorities at Dillard; and those lead to success during and after college,”

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked as the top HBCU in Louisiana, earns other prestigious recognitions

By Xavier University of Lousiana Xavier University of Louisiana, America’s only historically Black and Catholic university, was recently awarded several accolades from Plexuss, Inc. Plexuss is an education technology company that seeks to connect millions of students with universities and opportunities for growth. Plexuss recognized Xavier as the nation’s #2 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and as the number one HBCU in Louisiana as part of their 2022 rankings. Plexuss also ranked Xavier’s Data Science as the top in the state and as the second-highest Faith-based College in Louisiana.  Xavier’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science program is a newer

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