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Maryland Dept. of Commerce Continues Support of Morgan State University With Center for Urban Health Equity Endowment

Courtesy of Morgan State University For a second consecutive year, the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded Morgan State University funding via the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at Maryland-based colleges and universities, to support a new research professorship. This marks the University’s fourth research professorship in as many years. Morgan will receive $1 million, which will be matched by $1 million in funds received from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, to establish a new Endowed Chair for the Center for Urban Health Equity (CUHE). The award will be

Deion Sanders Says Report Of Job Offer From Colorado Is True

By Pat Graham Deion Sanders said Monday that a report stating Colorado has offered him its head coaching job is true and he has also received interest from other schools. The Jackson State coach didn’t say whether he’s considering any of the opportunities, including trying to turn around the Buffaloes’ beleaguered program. Sanders didn’t specify in a teleconference for the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game participants who else has reached out besides Colorado, saying, “I’m not going to sit here and tell all my business, but they’re not the only ones.” The university hasn’t commented on any candidates to replace Karl

EPA Director visits JSU for roundtable discussion on water crisis, fourth visit to Jackson

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University hosted Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba during a round table discussion with state and local community leaders as they provided updates on the looming Jackson water crisis. “When institutions of learning struggle to meet basic needs, the impact spreads well beyond dollars, learning outcomes are affected, student retention is impacted,” stated JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., during his opening remarks. This is the EPA administrator’s fourth visit to Jackson during his efforts to mitigate Jackson’s ongoing water woes. Regan vowed to exhaust all resources to resolve the infrastructural problem. “Every single

Howard University Law School to Host 1619 project Read-along with Nikole Hannah-Jones

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Law will host a read-along of the “1619 Project” with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Howard University Knight Chair in Race and Journalism, Nikole Hannah-Jones. Jones will be joined by Lisa Crooms-Robinson, Howard University constitutional law professor for a conversation moderated by Sydne Clark, Howard University student and spoken word artist. The event is organized by the Howard University School of Law, the Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications, the Pulitzer Center, and Penguin Random House. This event will focus on “Democracy,” chapter 1 of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” as the

Spotify Expands NextGen Audio Program to Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced a partnership with Spotify to expand NextGen, Spotify’s program designed to infuse, activate and grow podcast culture on Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) campuses across the United States. This new initiative is supported by the Spotify Creator Equity Fund, which powers the company’s commitment to showcasing and uplifting creators who have historically been underrepresented in the audio industry. Spelman is the first HBCU to offer NextGen programming beginning early next year during the spring semester. “We look forward to collaborating with Spotify on the new NextGen programming that will be offered to help further elevate the voices and creative content

Shaw University Joins Center for Financial Advancement Scholars ProgramïżŒ

Courtesy of Shaw University The Center for Financial Advancement (CFA)Scholars Program has partnered with Shaw University. Eighteen students were selected based on academics, goals, ethics, interests, and more, to participate in the university’s first CFA Scholars cohort. Shaw University is excited to have joined the Center for Financial Advancement, as a partner school in this initiative to uplift, educate, and train students at HBCU’s. In addition to now being a partner school and affording up to 20 students or more each year, Shaw students have an opportunity to become a CFA Scholar or Ambassador. CFA is also sponsoring the Experiential

N.C. A&T Seeks 2023 Human Rights Medal Nominations

By Jackie Torok Nominations for the 2023 Human Rights Medal awarded by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 12. The award is presented to an individual who has made substantial, long-term contributions in the furtherance of civil rights, civil liberties and human rights. A “substantial” contribution is considered one that demonstrates a level of dedication or achievement beyond that expected in the normal course of an individual’s work or one that significantly empowers marginalized individuals or a community. The medal is awarded in honor of the extraordinary action against social injustice by the A&T Four

BSU Hosts Event in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month

By D. Thompson Members of the American Indian Society of Washington, D.C. spoke to BSU students, faculty, and staff about the significance of social justice issues impacting indigenous people in the DMV and across the nation at a program in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. The discussion focused on the struggles Native Americans cope with and how the Bowie State community can collaborate with them to create a more just society. “Intersectionality helps the university community understand the relationship of power, privilege, and oppression faced by Black and Native American people,” said Keadrick Peters, coordinator of multicultural programs at

TSU Selected To National Panel To Make Instructional Materials More Affordable For Students

By Emmanuel Freeman The American Association of Colleges and Universities has named Tennessee State University to a panel charged with finding alternative ways to make instructional materials more accessible. The goal is to help ease students’ financial burden with the high cost of textbooks. Reports by The Education Data Initiative show that the average four-year college student paid an estimated $1,226 for textbooks and supplies in academic year 2020-2021. Additionally, the price of textbooks increases by an average of 12 percent with each new edition published, the reports show. “The rising cost of textbooks is a burden for students. This affects their ability

Shaw University Files Official Complaint with U.S. Department of Justice Regarding South Carolina Traffic Stop and Vehicle Drug Search

Courtesy of Shaw University During a press conference on Monday, Nov. 21, representatives for Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced that the university has filed an official complaint with the United States Department of Justice to “Request for an investigation into Title VI and Civil Rights Violations committed by the Spartanburg County and the Cherokee County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Offices.” Page 1 of the filing states, “Shaw requests an expedited and independent review of the unfounded search of eighteen Shaw University students in October 2022, and an investigation of the Spartanburg County and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Offices for civil

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