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Corporation for Public Broadcasting awards $300,000 to HBCU public radio stations

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) recently awarded $300,000 to KTSU(FM), a public radio station licensed to HBCUs, and to Native Public Media. In an effort to coordinate a Covid-19 public outreach campaign, it will reach a total of 51 public radio stations. The campaign funds will go to 15 stations licensed to HBCUs, as well as 36 tribal stations, in an effort to provide accurate information about Covid-19 to populations that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. “The African American community has been struck significantly since the inception of Covid-19, particularly in the areas of access to Covid-19

Stacey Abrams to give Bowie State’s commencement address

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Bowie State University announced that its 2021 commencement address will be given by political activist and leader Stacey Abrams. An American politician, Abrams is a lawyer who has served on the Georgia House of Representatives and as its minority leader. An outspoken activist for voting rights, she has authored two New York Times best-selling books, “Our Time Is Now” and “Lead from the Outside.” Abrams’ list of accomplishments includes increasing voter turnout in Georgia for the 2020 presidential election and for the state’s 2020-21 U.S. Senate election and special election. It is because of these great strides that Abrams was nominated

Tishaura Jones becomes first Black female mayor of St. Louis

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In a contest between two St. Louis Democrats, City Treasurer Tishaura Jones defeated Alderwoman Cara Spencer to become the city’s first Black female mayor. A Hampton University graduate, Mayor Jones faces multiple challenges. “Making history as the first Black woman mayor is not lost on me,” Jones said. “I’m also looking at how little girls will look at this going forward and see that they have a mayor that looks like them.” Like everywhere, St. Louis is enduring tense times. With COVID-19 variants a troublesome X factor, public health is an immediate priority. Yet this doesn’t put rising violent crime-

Howard University’s Gus Johnson wins Jake Wade Award

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In February FOX Sports’ Gus Johnson received the 2021 Jake Wade Award for media contributions to college athletics. A Howard University alumna (1990), Johnson’s voice has vivified play everywhere from NCAA hockey to Canadian football. NCAA football and basketball, though, are where he endeared himself to a nation, including this year’s “Heartbreak City” men’s basketball final. Johnson is the first HBCU graduate to win the 63-year-old award and the second African-American. Robin Roberts won in 2002. Johnson is among the happy few who can’t believe they get paid to do what they do. His love for sport seeps from his

Hampton University graduate helps Black entrepreneurs flourish

Raised by a franchise-holding father, Dallas, TX, native and Hampton University graduate Alyson Rae Lawson knew what she wanted to do. While not running three McDonald’s like her dad, she has become the first Black woman to run not one but two Texas 7-Eleven franchises. Across the street from one another in Arlington, TX, each store has a gas station and both are booming. Boosted by her Bachelors in Business Management from Hampton, Rae Lawson cut her teeth in various jobs. Numbers are one of her gifts. Balancing books for cities in Texas and Virginia, she additionally worked in the

Black entrepreneurs give scholarships to HBCU students

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Black entrepreneurs are committing to their community and coming together to offer a $2,000 scholarship for two HBCU undergraduate students. Four businesses have teamed together for this initiative: Lauren and Zevi Lacey, Founders of Urban Business Directory, CEO Wesley Jacques of BlueDrem Media & Marketing Services, Gia Mac, CEO of Infinite 7 and Ashley Johnson, Owner of the Vegan Chef Ash brand. They have partnered together to create a collective call to action to give back to the community that has continued to support their dreams.  “As black business owners, we want to show our love and appreciation to the

Delaware State University students compete in Hope for Sickle Cell Disease Challenge

Three Delaware State University students are making a difference by taking part in a national competition, the Hope for Sickle Cell Disease Challenge, that raises awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Two graduate students, Lindsey Hyppolite and Joshua Patterson, and an undergraduate freshman, Nia Allen, are competing in the challenge. Conducted by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institute of Health, the competition aims to bring greater awareness to SCD as well as address the associated myths and stigmas surrounding the disease. The Delaware State team’s project is entitled “Sickle Cell Disease Redefined.” The project uses

Fisk University announces new 4-year graduation pledge

Fisk University announced the start of its new 4-year graduation pledge, the Fisk Four-Ever Pledge, that will include a bonus Master’s degree at a discounted price. In order to qualify for the pledge students must follow the university’s “Roadmap to Success,” which breaks down the yearly requirements to graduate within four years. Students who participate in the program and meet the GPA requirement will be granted automatic admission into master’s programs in either social justice, psychology, healthcare management or executive leadership. “It is incumbent upon universities to deliver unprecedented outcomes and to prepare students in the most dynamic and effective

Lowcountry Rice Culture Project honors Black Americans’ contributions to rice agriculture

Claflin University president Dwaun J. Warmack was recently honored by the Lowcountry Rice Culture Project (LRCP). Along with seven others, Warmack received the R.I.C.E. Award. The project serves as a networking agency and clearinghouse for reclamation efforts for the southeastern Lowcountry rice industry. Enslaved Africans brought rice-growing knowledge from their homeland, so the project aims to elevate this cultural inheritance by giving it its due dignity. “We are absolutely thrilled to honor these individuals because of their long history of inclusive support to community life, culture and pursuit of excellence in the Lowcountry,” said international artist Jonathan Green, founder and

HBCU students find positive way to navigate violent era of prejudice

Stanford University has discovered that there is a direct connection between hate crimes and HBCU student enrollment. A report published by the Stanford University Center for Education Policy Analysis found that as hate crimes rise, so does first time enrollment at HBCUs. The study provides substantial evidence that Black students have a desire to escape racial tension in their communities by attending institutions where they can thrive in a safe environment. “HBCUs have worked really hard to make sure that Black students feel welcome and centered,” said Dominique Baker, co-author of the Stanford study, according to Inside Higher Ed. “It is rare

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