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Howard Hosts Forum on U.N. African Descent Permanent Body

By Brittany Bailer Justin Hansford, executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University, hosted a community forum and Juneteenth celebration. The event served as an introduction to the newly established U.N. Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, which Hansford was elected to last year. Members of the forum include representatives from the U.S., Colombia, Costa Rica, Bahamas, St. Lucia, Kenya, Cameroon, Egypt, Sweden and China. The event was co-sponsored by the International Student House DC and the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. According to Hansford, the U.N. Permanent Forum is to “serve as a voice, serve as a

Alcorn Upward Bound Wins $1.8M Grant for Youth Enrichment

By Alcorn State University One of Alcorn State University’s most recognizable enrichment programs for teenagers recently received a significant grant that would steer them into the future. In May, the United States Department of Education awarded Alcorn’s Upward Bound program with a $1.8 million Educational Building Corporation grant. The program will receive the funds from 2022 to 2027. Alcorn has received this second consecutive $1.8 million grant from the Department. The last round of funding lasted from 2017 to 2022. Lucille Donaldson, director for Upward Bound, is proud of the grant because it shows that the program’s priority is sticking

Claflin Launches TITAN to Boost Teaching and Nursing Fields

By Claflin University Claflin University, South Carolina’s oldest HBCU and nationally-ranked institution, is advancing its status as a leading and cutting edge academic enterprise via its launch of The Institute of Teaching and Nursing (TITAN) on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in Ministers’ Hall. TITAN is part of South Carolina’s Institutes of Innovation and Information, an initiative and vision inspired by Sen. John L. Scott, Jr., which focuses on revolutionizing and cultivating the state’s seven four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) overall capabilities and contributions for the citizens and residents of the

TSU Hosts Star-Studded Celebrity Basketball Game Event

By Alexis Clark To see all-star celebrities like former NBA player Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway, former WNBA player Dawn Evans and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, a TSU alum who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, gear up in TSU apparel to support the university was a priceless moment for many fans in attendance. Tennessee State University Basketball hosted the Deserve To Win All-Star Celebrity Weekend on June 25 at the Gentry Center Complex. The event benefited TSU basketball and brought out more than 4,000 attendees. “You can’t even put a price tag on what that means for our program moving forward,” said Brian

Tequila Smith Joins Saint Augustine’s University Board

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU)’s Board of Trustees adds new leadership. Tequila Smith, Executive Vice President, and Chief Sustainability Officer, Covanta, brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience with her. Her leadership will help advance ongoing efforts to reimagine Saint Augustine’s University. “I’m honored to be joining the SAU Board of Trustees,” said Smith. “I hold this appointment in high esteem because it aligns strongly with my personal commitment to furthering higher education for the next generation of Black leaders, as well as with the work I do at Covanta. At Covanta, a diverse,

Monet Heath Named 2022–23 Rhoden Fellow at Andscape

By Aaliyah Butler Howard University senior journalism major Monet Heath (B.A. ’23) has been selected for the 2022-2023 Rhoden Fellowship, a year-long journalism training program with Andscape, formerly known as the Undefeated. Heath is a reporter for Spotlight Network, a training organization at Howard for students majoring in broadcast journalism, TV, audio production and film. Heath, a Detroit native, hosts Spotlight’s sports program entitled Balling with Bison. “It feels amazing to be selected out of the hundreds of applicants that applied for the Rhoden Fellowship,” said Heath. “As a Rhoden Fellow, I hope to take away skills that help me grow as a journalist. I

DSU, NCALL Launch $1M CURE Center for Dover Revitalization

Written by Delaware State University Delaware State University President Tony Allen was joined on campus today by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and other dignitaries to announce $1 million in Community Project Funding for a Center for Urban Revitalization and Entrepreneurship (CURE) in Central Dover. The center, the first of its kind in Kent County, will promote entrepreneurship and community development in Central Dover, a designated opportunity zone within Dover’s Downtown Development District, in partnership with NCALL, a nonprofit organization that promotes affordable housing. “Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s leadership has been critical in supporting our entrepreneurial and economic development efforts among women

Tuskegee NAHB Team Wins First Place, Makes HBCU History

By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University’s Department of Construction Science National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Chapter wins first place in the Four-Year College – Production Home Builder category of the NAHB Student Competition. The team makes history as the first HBCU to win the competition. The NAHB Student Competition was held during the 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL. The competition is always a highlight of the IBS, as future homebuilders compete in a rigorous proposal based on real-world questions that builders and developers must answer daily. The Production Home Building Competition for four-year programs challenges

Alcorn, USDA ARS Partner to Advance Agricultural Research

By Alcorn State University Faculty members from the Department of Agriculture at Alcorn State University showcased their scientific research during a collaboration meeting with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) visited the campus Wednesday, June 22, to listen to several scientific research presentations during the ARS Collaboration Meeting in the Agricultural Extension and Research Building, Ray Johnson Auditorium. Alcorn President Dr. Felecia M. Nave organized the collaboration.ARS is the USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency. The organization specializes in finding agricultural problems affecting Americans daily from field to table. ARS aims to deliver

Dillard Mock Trial Team Featured on “Class Action” Podcast

By Dillard University The Dillard University Mock Trial Team is being featured on the fifth episode of the “Class Action” podcast, a twelve-part documentary series that follows four teams that take part in college mock trial competitions across the nation. Listeners will hear the inspiring story of Dillard’s historic 2021-2022 season run through the voices of DeAndré K. Bell II ‘23 and Lejeanne Shelton ‘22. The podcast debuted June 7; episode 5 will be available June 28. While “Class Action” focuses on how teams prepare for competition, the podcast invites listeners to an even deeper discussion about the importance of advocacy and preserving America’s democracy through

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