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Morris Chestnut to Emcee Howard University’s 2022 Charter Day Celebration

Written by Howard University Newsroom  American actor and NAACP Image Award winner Morris Chestnut will serve as the master of ceremonies of the 2022 Charter Day Celebration: A Virtual Experience on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. EST. Chestnut has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards for his various roles. In 2014, he received an NAACP Image Award for his role in the hit TV series “Nurse Jackie.” That same year, his performance in “The Best Man Holiday,” the sequel to the wedding-themed, star-studded 1999 film, earned him and his castmates the Acapulco Black Film Festival Award for Best Acting Ensemble. Chestnut’s acting career spans more

JSU’s McNeil receives IHL diversity award

By Rachel James-Terry State higher education officials have honored ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., assistant provost and professor of sociology, at Jackson State University for her efforts in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recognized her Thursday, Feb. 17. “I am grateful to President (Thomas) Hudson and Provost (Alisa) Mosley for recommending me for this prestigious award. I have spent my entire career promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion,” McNeil said. “From teaching, research, and service, this has been my passion, and it has shaped my approaches to teaching, research, and service.

West Fraser $50,000 Gift to Support Student Scholarships and Upgrade Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering Equipment

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff On Monday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that it is the recipient of a $50,000 gift from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) to provide scholarships for students pursuing industrial technology management and applied engineering degrees and to upgrade department equipment. “On behalf of our university, I extend many thanks to West Fraser for its generosity,” Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander said. “Careers in engineering are among the most in-demand, and UAPB is grateful to have a partner that recognizes the importance of ensuring our students are

Upcoming ‘What About Me’ screening at PVAMU to address Black men portrayals in media

By Kerry Laird Prairie View A&M University and its Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center will host a virtual screening of the critically acclaimed documentary What About Me on Thursday, March 3. Focused on the challenges faced by African American males, the film will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. “What we hope will happen from this event is that persons will hear these perspectives and think about the experiences of African American males,” said Camille Gibson, Ph.D., executive director of the TJCPC at PVAMU. Because all interpersonal relationships depend on healthy communication, it is critical that people feel at ease when speaking to young males

GSU professor, eight students, headed to Ghana to promote develop partnerships with West African universities

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Sports Administration Dr. Aaron Livingson along with eight GSU students departed Saturday morning en route to Ghana, where the group hopes to develop partnerships between GSU and three universities located in the West African country. Livingston said the trip will be about promoting education, sports, and cultural enrichment and will consist of three components. “During the educational component, I will be conducting a series of meetings with university officials and department heads at the University of Ghana, The University of Education, Winneba, and the University of

Howard University Celebrates 2022 Charter Day Virtually

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University’s annual Charter Day Celebration: A Virtual Experience will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The celebration is the culminating event commemorating the signing of the University charter by President Andrew Johnson on March 2, 1867, despite his opposing personal and political views which were notoriously racist and misogynistic. Traditionally held the day after Charter Day Convocation, the Charter Day Celebration is a time-honored tradition featuring a notable potpourri of speakers, entertainment and recognition of distinguished alumni and staff. It is a time when Howard honors its past, revels in the present

XULA Alumna directed powerful play at Jefferson Performing Arts Center about Tuskegee Airmen

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) Alumna Tommye Myrick (‘74) directed the play “Fly,” which opened on February 3 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in Metairie, Louisiana. The show ran for two weekends, with the last performance held on February 13, and tells the story of four Tuskegee Airmen set primarily in the summer of 1943.   The Tuskegee Airmen refers to the group of Black pilots trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve as part of the 332nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Written by Trey Ellis and

JSU alum helps launch world’s most powerful telescope that could unlock mysteries of life

By L.A. Warren If intelligent life is discovered on another planet, JSU can boast that it played a significant role because one of its alums recently helped launch the world’s most powerful telescope that can peer back 13.5 billion years — well before humans populated the Earth. The joy of being part of the team that developed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) sent Douglas J. Williams II, 26, over the moon, figuratively speaking. Now, he’s eagerly awaiting images of the universe that have never been seen before. The College of Science, Engineering and Technology alum earned his bachelor’s degree

Selling Texans on Electric Vehicles May Be Uphill Climb

By Texas Southern University TSU, UH conduct Texas Trends survey on new technology Ever more electric vehicles can be spotted these days on the urban roads of Texas. But switching the whole state from gas tanks to batteries is looking like a tough sell. That is what 2,067 respondents to the Texas Trends Survey, conducted by the Texas Southern University Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs and the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, had to say about going electric – now and any time in the future. Specifically, the survey asked: Do you currently own or lease an

Morehouse College Receives $1 Million Endowed Scholarship Gift from Diageo North America

By Morehouse College Beverage leader Diageo North America has donated $1 million to Morehouse College, the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts college dedicated to educating men, to create a permanent endowment fund that will provide scholarships for talented students. The gift is part of a national initiative by Diageo to establish endowed scholarships at 25 HBCUs and will help Morehouse move additional highly-prepared graduates into the ranks of corporate leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Diageo’s generous support for Morehouse and the HBCU community is an important investment in fostering diversity in higher education

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