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Ten HBCU Student Newsrooms Awarded Nearly $200,000 To Enhance Journalism Efforts

By Quintessa Williams Ten student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will receive almost $200,000 to enhance campus newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement, and reporting. The grants, provided by the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University through its Newsroom Innovation Challenge, were announced on Friday. “HBCU student newsrooms brim with talent, but often lack the resources needed to give students access to the cutting-edge technology and operational support that so many of their peers at predominately white institutions have,” Nikole Hannah-Jones, the center’s founder, said in a statement. The money will also allow the newsrooms to pay stipends for

Kamau Marshall: A Champion For Education And HBCUs

By Quintessa Williams In the dynamic landscape of American politics and education, Kamau Marshall stands as a seasoned strategist and influential voice. From his pivotal role as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Education to his strategic contributions within the Biden-Harris campaign, Marshall’s journey is marked by a dedication to public service and a commitment to advancing educational opportunities, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now, Kamau Marshall has been selected as Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign senior adviser. Stepping into the campaign’s senior adviser position, Marshall shared, “I am incredibly excited and immensely enthusiastic to join the

Black Sororities and Fraternities Line Up Behind Kamala Harris

By Maya King As Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign rushes to shore up its base, its efforts will be bolstered by a ready-made coalition: the more than two million members of Black Greek-letter organizations who have quickly united to mobilize Black voters nationwide. Before Ms. Harris had even hosted her first official campaign event as the de facto Democratic nominee, the heads of the “Divine Nine,” the country’s nine most prominent Black sororities and fraternities, were planning a giant voter organization effort. When President Biden announced on Sunday that he was stepping aside and endorsing Ms. Harris, excitement over

Howard University Releases Guidance on Political Activity during the Presidential Elections

Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff As the upcoming presidential election cycle moves into full swing, Howard University has released mandatory guidance on political activity that all faculty, students, and constituent organizations are required to follow. Dear Howard University Community, Howard University like all universities, provides a natural forum for political discourse and activity. Moreover, Howard’s commitment to the “discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world” is in its mission, and the University’s essence is expressed in its core values of Excellence, Leadership, Service and Truth. Given the global attention to the historic potential nomination

HBCU Saint Agustine’s University Win Accreditation Appeal

By Dantee Ramos Following a denial of its accreditation appeal in March, Saint Augustine’s University has regained its accreditation status. The HBCU vowed to appeal to a higher authority and file a lawsuit against the SACS Board of Trustees. According to a press release from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, SAU is reinstated. “We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” Interim President Marcus Burgess said in a statement, according to ABC 11. In the press release, SAU points out that the decision rectifies an “unjust

NC HBCU Barber-Scotia College Applying To Regain Accreditation It Lost 2 Decades Ago

By Kyra Allesandrini Barber-Scotia College is on track to regain its accreditation after losing it two decades ago. The HBCU has been taking several steps to restore its former status, allowing it to receive student applications and allow those enrolled to apply for federal financial aid. “I always want to make sure that people know that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of North Carolina to confer degrees to individuals,” the school’s President Chris Rey told The Charlotte Post. “As we reposition ourselves to be in a position to receive federal financial aid, I will tell you that Barber-Scotia is on track for reaccreditation. Our plan,

The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Announces Official Selections

Courtesy of Morehouse College The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will include 40 films. Among these 40, 18 films have been nominated for awards in these four categories—Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Student Film. The festival will be held at Morehouse College on September 17 – 21, 2024.  This year’s festival promises a powerful fusion of storytelling and advocacy, showcasing films from Australia, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and the United States. These selections tackle critical issues in society, including topics such as political unrest, education, refugee resettlement, social justice, homelessness, the impacts of war, racism, and mental

Two Howard University Bison Named to Fourth Cohort of Marshall-Motley Scholarship Program

By Brittany Bailer Two Howard University students have been named to the fourth cohort of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP). Howard alum Dijon Stokes (B.S. ‘20) of Charleston, West Virginia, and Jordan Braithwaite, an incoming first-year law student from St. Louis, Missouri, are two of this year’s 10 scholars.  In exchange for a full law school scholarship and professional development, scholars commit to devoting the first ten years of their careers to practicing civil rights law in service of Black communities in the South. The program is named in honor of Supreme Court Justice, legendary civil rights attorney, LDF founder, and Howard

Maryland Officials Developing Advisory Board To Address HBCU Concerns

By Quintessa Williams State officials in Maryland are developing regulations for the committee responsible for reviewing the process through which the Maryland Higher Education Commission will consider proposals for new academic programs at state universities. The committee is expected to be established this fall, and one of its initial tasks will be to determine the number of members it will have. The Program Review Process Advisory Council was created as a result of a state law that took effect this month, aiming to enhance the approval process for new higher education programs at state universities. It was established following a contentious decision by the

Maisha Handy Named the First Black President of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago

Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 43 percent of whom are Black. Since 2000, Dr. Handy has served on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. A professor of religion and education, she most recently served as the institution’s interim president. During her tenure, she also had two stints as acting chief academic officer and vice president for academic and student

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