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Morehouse College Launches Historic $500 Million Capital Campaign

By Morehouse College Morehouse College, the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts college dedicated to educating and developing men, has launched the $500 million “Making Men of Consequence” comprehensive capital campaign to fund scholarships for top students nationally, support faculty research, expand innovative academic programs and access to global learning experiences, and to construct world-class, technologically-advanced learning and living facilities on the College’s historic, 66-acre campus. The fundraising goal is a groundbreaking effort toward making Morehouse College need blind. Morehouse President David A. Thomas, Ph.D. announced the “Making Men of Consequence” comprehensive capital campaign on Feb. 17 during Founder’s Week

JSU Football Day at the Capitol: State, local leaders join fans in salute to SWAC champions

By L.A. Warren Mississippi state legislators assembled inside the Senate and House chambers and outside on the Capitol steps Tuesday to salute Jackson State University football, which earned the 2021 SWAC Championship under head Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders. The SWAC championship football team and coaches were greeted by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn. In attendance among state legislators, who also are JSU alums, were Sen. Sollie Norwood, Sen. Derrick Simmons, Sen. Hillman Frazier, Rep. Chris Bell, Rep. Bo Brown and Rep. Rufus Straughter. Presenting resolutions and proclamations, state lawmakers were joined by local leaders such as Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and Hinds County Board of Supervisors, including Robert Graham of

Howard Launches Multidisciplinary Research Center, Joins $40M Effort to Reimagine Capitalism

By Misha Cornelius Today, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, along with Omidyar Network, announced more than $40 million in grants to support the establishment of multidisciplinary academic centers dedicated to reimagining the relationships among markets, governments, and people. At a time when conventional economic prescriptions are failing and democratic governance is threatened around the world, scholars at leading academic institutions will investigate how economies should work in the 21st century and the aims they should serve. The Hewlett Foundation will fund the creation and growth of policy and research centers at Harvard Kennedy School, Howard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Del State Art Alum’s mural now part of a state cultural collection

Courtesy of Delaware State University A 2018 Delaware State University graduate captured a moment in time in a mural work that now on display in a Texas museum through March. The moment was May 25, 2020, several days after the brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman. Along with massive protests, some cities erupted in violence and destruction, including Downtown Wilmington. In response, three Wilmington creatives connected four artists with business owners that had boarded up their storefronts.  It was an opportunity for young artists of color to focus their emotions and energy, said the organizers,

Claflin University Partners with Planet Fitness For Internship Program With Students Majoring in Human Performance and Recreation and Sports Management

by Daa’iyah Fogle Amid a global pandemic, Claflin University continues to make strides to increase educational opportunities for its students. The University recently launched a partnership with Planet Fitness to provide internships for students majoring in human performance and recreation and sports management. The partnership officially began with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Justin Josey, a senior sports management major, was the first Claflin student selected for the internship. He will work with Planet Fitness during the 2022 spring semester. As an intern, Josey will provide support to various departments and gain hands-on

LeMoyne-Owen College Commemorates 160th Anniversary

By LeMoyne-Owen College LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC) is hosting an event to kick-off its 160th Anniversary, commemorating the College’s legacy of providing an excellent urban liberal arts education that transforms students, institutions, and communities based on the theme, The Purple Reign Continues Exemplifying Leadership, Opportunity and Change. As the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Memphis and the fifth oldest HBCU in the United States, LOC’s administration is proud and excited to celebrate this historic anniversary with students, alumni, faculty, corporations, and many “MAGIC” supporters. The event will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, on the

Morehouse College Returns for an In-Person Celebration of Founders Week 2022 with Honorees from Music, Business, Media, Advocacy, and Education

By Morehouse College Morehouse College, the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to developing and educating men, returns with a hybrid in-person and online celebration of its 155th anniversary. The annual Founder’s Week activities reflect on the history and legacy of the College and honors the work and lives of the day’s leading changemakers. More information can be found at  https://morehouse.edu/about/founders-day/. Since its founding in 1989, the “A Candle in the Dark” Gala has become one of the nation’s premier events that to celebrate African American achievement and raise much-needed scholarship funds for deserving students. This exceptional evening of elegance and accomplishment has honored

PVAMU students reflect on first Nikki Giovanni masterclass experience

By Kerry Laird “The human spirit cannot be tamed.” These words from famed poet and lecturer Nikki Giovanni, delivered during the inaugural masterclass of the Toni Morrison Writing Program at Prairie View A&M University, stirred the souls of students in attendance, encouraging empowerment and aspiration. “True leadership isn’t measured by a title nor socioeconomic status, but through passion and determination to make the world a better place for all people,” said Jayven Rashard Jean-Louis, a junior computer science major and aspiring screenwriter/director. “Participating in this masterclass was a pivotal moment in my career. I am looking forward to the next sessions in this program due

Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, to Speak at the 122ND Commencement Ceremony

By Christina Gray,  Langston University announced that Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be this year’s distinguished guest speaker at the Commencement Ceremony. This year’s ceremony is set to be held in person at the W.E. Anderson Stadium on the Langston campus on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Bronaugh to campus for this special occasion. She is a champion for our country’s rural communities, families, farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers,” said Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. “Her work with the USDA is game-changing.

Grambling State alumnus John Cohen to bring love for alma mater, racing together at Daytona qualifier

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by T. Scott Boatright  Grambling State University supporters got revved up Monday as it was announced NY Racing owner John Cohen, a GSU alum, will have a car and driver return to the NASCAR Cup Series this week, bidding to qualify for the season-opening Daytona 500 which will be held Sunday. The No. 44 car is a Chevrolet Camaro sponsored by Grambling State University and HBCU League Pass Plus and is painted black and adorned with Grambling State logos and GSU gold-colored number and lettering. “As an HBCU and Grambling State football alumnus, it’s a thrill to be on board

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