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Xavier University of Louisiana alums & professor featured in “Art of the Black Experience” exhibit at Ashé Cultural Arts Center

By Xavier University The artworks of several Xavier University of Louisiana alums and a Xavier professor were recently on display at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center as part of the “Art of the Black Experience” exhibit. The exhibit was available to view until February 19. Ayo Scott (’03), Kara Crowley (’17), Louise Mouton Johnson (’76), XULA Adjunct Professor of Art Sheleen Jones (’91), and former Xavierite Teneille Prosper were all announced as selected artists after the public call.   “It’s truly an honor for my piece, ‘Exertion’ to be displayed and express my vision of our society and how we can build a greater future together,” Crowley, a 2017 Xavier

Couple Gives Back To Help Students Move Forward

Courtesy of Norfolk State University, When it came to celebrating her 75th birthday, the best present that Mozella Delk ’68 could receive was the financial contributions from family and friends in support of Norfolk State University students. Her birthday event was a “Green and Gold Extravaganza” held at the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club. The event included skits depicting her commencement graduation ceremony and a Norfolk State University “pep rally” that showcased cheerleaders and several trombone horn players. She and her husband, William Delk ’67, set a goal and were able to achieve it. On February 21, 2022, they presented

Howard University Department of Theatre Arts, in Collaboration with the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Presents a Staged Reading of ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Twelve Howard University Department of Theatre Arts students will star in a free staged reading of “Death and the King’s Horseman” by Wole Soyinka taking place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Michael R. Klein Theatre at the Lansburgh. Over the past two years, Shakespeare Theatre Company has worked alongside Howard University Department of Theatre Arts for a series of events, showcases and experiences. The partnership aims to deepen these community connections and engage with new talent that will shape the future of theater. Within this two-semester course with Shakespeare Theatre Company, students explore a classic

The Historic Shaw University’s “Platinum Sound” Marching Band is Featured in National Advertising Campaign and Receives Grant from McDonald’s

By Shaw University A $100K Contribution to the Band will Fund New Equipment, Uniforms and Essentials to Help Keep Their Legacy Alive For decades, Platinum Sound Marching Band has been a staple at Shaw University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. To support Platinum Sound’s tradition of bringing joy to sports fans and the local community, McDonald’s USA and its local Owner/Operators surprised the Band with a $100,000 grant on Feb. 19 during the University’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament (CIAA) send-off ceremony. “This grant is beyond anything we could have imagined,” said Andrae King,

JSU helping to create bachelor’s degree pathway for community college students

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University and Housatonic Community College (HCC), in Bridgeport, Connecticut, have partnered to help HCC graduates transfer to Jackson State University (JSU). The agreement aims to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after completing their two-year degree at HCC. “This memorandum of understanding solidifies our commitment to helping HCC students elevate to the next level of their educational journey,” said JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, JD. “It also reinforces our mission of being a student-success driven institution creating a diverse pipeline of talent that helps fuel our nation’s economy.” Leaders

Morehouse College creates institute for Black male research

By Eric Stirgus For more than 150 years, Morehouse College has built a reputation as a leading institution to educate Black men. It also wants to be known as the go-to place for research that results in better health, professional and societal outcomes for all Black men. The Atlanta college announced Tuesday that it has launched what officials there say is one of its most important ventures in recent years: the Black Men’s Research Institute. The institute will study the cultural, economic, personal and social outcomes of issues affecting Black men, particularly where disparities exist in the world. While many colleges have

Black Press Archives at Howard University Gets Preserved, Digitized Thanks to $2M Grant

 Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff The Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) received a $2 million grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation to support the preservation and digitization of the Black Press Archives, a newspaper collection of titles by Black journalists, editors and publishers. MSRC worked in partnership with the Center for Journalism and Democracy to secure this critical gift, and the center will be committing additional funds to the project to ensure a significant number of publications in the Black Press Archives are available in an online repository for worldwide research. “Documenting and telling our stories has always served as a source of truth

Spartan Food Pantry Receives Record Donations

By Norfolk State University Contributions of more than 15,000 items have helped NSU’s Spartan Food Pantry provide food security, as well as other needed items, to support the academic wellness of students while attending Norfolk State University. The university thanked contributors for not only non-perishable food items but also necessary toiletries and household items. This helps to ensure that students in need can focus on learning instead of worrying about everyday necessities. As an integral part of the MLK National Day of Service, Norfolk State University sponsored the food and essential items pantry drive from Monday, Jan. 17, through Monday,

Talladega College’s Civil Rights Garden receives $125K donation

By Talladega College, Alabama Power and its parent operator, Southern Company, recently donated $125K to assist in the ongoing development of Talladega College’s Civil Rights Garden. The Garden will honor Hank and Billye Aaron, who have contributed more than $700,000 in scholarship money to Talladega College students through the Chasing the Dream Foundation; Arthur Bacon, a renowned local artist; Martin Luther King Jr. and Andrew Young, who met on the campus of Talladega College for an Alpha Phi Alpha convention; and Hank Thomas, one of the 1961 Freedom Riders. The Civil Rights Garden will have sculptures of each person and

UDC receives $200,000 donation from The Leonsis Foundation, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Washington Wizards for Edwin Bancroft Henderson Memorial Fund to honor the “Grandfather of Black Basketball”

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia Yesterday morning, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) commemorated the legacy of its alumnus Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by naming its athletics facility to the Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson Sports Complex during a ceremony held at the Van Ness Campus.  In a surprise announcement, UDC accepted a $200,000 lead gift from the Leonsis Foundation and Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), the ownership group of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NHL’s Washington Capitals and Capital One Arena, among additional sports and entertainment holding.  MSE is led by Founder & CEO Ted Leonsis. This

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