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Howard students are living in tents to avoid the mold, roach and mice infestation in their dorms

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Jasmine Joof said she has been sick with congestion, coughing and headaches for several weeks after discovering the mold growing in her Howard University dorm caused an allergic reaction. The sophomore said she reported the mold issue to a residential adviser in September, but it was never addressed. So in October, she along with other students facing similar living conditions in their dorms decided they would sleep in tents and air mattresses at the university’s Blackburn Center to protest and demand that officials address their concerns. Some have also complained about flooding, roach and mice infestation and

Veterans Day Program Emphasizes Benefits Veterans Bring to the Workforce

By Lucas Johnson, Tennessee State University recognized Veterans Day with a special program Thursday that emphasized the benefits veterans bring to the workforce. Dr. Karon Uzzell-Baggett, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and former AFROTC Detachment commander at TSU, was the keynote speaker. “This is a wonderful day to set aside to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the ideals of democracy and freedom,” said Uzzell-Baggett. She went on to talk about the 4.2 percent unemployment rate for veterans recently reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics,

Gadsden State to celebrate International Education Week

By Gadsden State Community College Newsroom, Gadsden State Community College will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide during International Education Week Nov. 15-19. This year’s theme is “Engaged – Resilient – Global.”  All events will take place on the Wallace Drive Campus, and they are free and open to the public. “The week builds support for cultural exchanges around the world,” said Becky Duckett, director of International Programs and the Alabama Language Institute. “IEW events are hosted to encourage all individuals interested in international exchange to learn more about the opportunities available. IEW also brings recognition to

Jackson State President announces 100 percent vaccination among the executive cabinet and academic deans

By Alonda Thomas Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson is pleased to announce 100 percent vaccination among his executive leadership team and academic deans. Hudson said he hopes the news will inspire additional leadership on campus and throughout the community of historically black colleges and universities to follow suit. “I am extremely happy to work with a group of dynamic leaders who lead by example,” said Hudson. “It’s extremely important to us that our campus community get vaccinated, and this is our way to show everyone that we, as leadership, aren’t asking you to do anything that we aren’t doing

Spelman College and Braven Nonprofit Announce New, Innovative Partnership

By Jazmyn Burton, Today, Spelman announced a new, innovative partnership with Braven, a national nonprofit helping promising college students on a path to economic mobility, as part of its Spelman Pathways: Creating Your Path to Life and Career Excellence initiative. The partnership will offer all Spelman sophomores a two-part career-accelerating experience. Fellows will receive additional support to land a strong first job or enter graduate school. Spelman has a long legacy of helping Black women achieve what was historically not always possible because of our country’s systemic inequities. This partnership will further that legacy by ensuring Spelman students receive additional support to

FAMU Professor Releases Movie in Honor of National Caregivers Month

Written by Florida A&M University, ‘My Music’ Shines A Light on Caregiving Challenges and Alzheimer’s Florida A&M University (FAMU) Journalism Professor Kenneth Jones will release his third independent movie My Music, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5-7 at the CMX Cinemas, 147 Vermillion Boulevard, Tallahassee, and will host “Community Conversations” immediately following each showing. The release is timed to celebrate November, which is National Caregiver’s Month. Dubbed a ‘love note’ to caregivers and their dreams, My Music first debuted to wide audiences at the 2019 Sedona Film Festival but was temporarily shelved because of the global pandemic. “This movie and the audience

New York Times Bestselling Author and CNN Political Commentator Keith Boykin and Howard University Political Science Chair Ravi Perry Join Donna Brazile for Howard University King Lecture Series

Written by the Howard University Newsroom, The 2021-2022 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy Lecture Series, chaired by political strategist and author Donna Brazile, returned Tuesday, October 12 at 5 p.m. EDT online via YouTube. This year’s series is themed “Make the Future Your Own: Building Forward Together.” The third virtual event, entitled “Race Against Time: The Politics of a Darkening America,” will host approximately 20 students for the discussion recorded live in WHUT studios. Brazile will be joined by Keith Boykin, a New York Times bestselling author and CNN political commentator, along with Ravi Perry, Ph.D., chair of Howard University’s Department of

EPA and Grambling State University Partner to Strengthen Environmental Studies and Improve Career Opportunities for Students

By Grambling State University, EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, EPA Region 6, and historically black university Grambling State University (GSU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pledging to collaborate in preparing students to enter and compete in the federal workforce; providing Environmental Protection Agency’s expertise to review and enhance GSU curriculums; and participating in research efforts to promote environmental awareness. “Through this collaborative agreement between EPA and Grambling State University, we hope to enrich the educational experience of GSU students, and spur interest in careers in the federal government,” said Larry Starfield, Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s

Spelman College Receives $1 Million Gift from Zynga to Establish Gaming Program and Provide Scholarships For Students

By Spelman College, Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment, recently announced a $1 million gift to establish scholarships and implement a pilot gaming program for Spelman College students. “Spelman has a long tradition of expanding the pipeline of talent into areas where Black women have been most underrepresented. To continue this trend for our current and future students, we all must work collaboratively to provide real-world, educational, and hands-on experiences,” said Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., president of Spelman. “Through our partnership with Zynga, Spelman will continue to make a global impact by shortening the gender and racial divide present

#Stigma2021: Howard University Hosts Annual Stigma Conference, November 15-19

Written by the Howard University Newsroom, Howard University’s 12th Annual International Conference on Stigma will be held November 15-19, 2021, as a virtual event. The theme is “Trauma…Recovery…Healing.” This year’s conference will include open discussions on a range of topics, including HIV among underserved populations and the impact of chronic stress and trauma. Stigma of mental health, sickle cell disease, substance abuse and other health-related stigma will also be included. Each year, the International Conference on Stigma brings together a full roster of researchers, educators, policymakers, activists, faith leaders, youth and community leaders to discuss health-related stigmas and strategies to overcome them.

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