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NSU Team Harmoni Advances in AT&T HBCU Innovation Contest

By Jordan Graham Four students are representing Norfolk State in this year’s semifinals round of the AT&T HBCU Innovation Challenge. Their challenge: to develop and pitch a product or service that helps to solve a real-world problem. The teams were told that they had free reign over their initiatives. However, it was in the team’s interest to intertwine some of AT&T’s initiatives into their own. The AT&T initiatives include the following: climate resilience, reducing emissions, connected learning, digital safety and wellbeing, and bridging the divide between people and technology. If successful, the first-place team will receive a reward of $75,000.

FSU Hosts Exhibit Honoring NC’s First Black Judges

Courtesy of Fayetteville University Campbell Law School’s traveling exhibit honoring the contributions of trailblazing African American judges in North Carolina has landed at Fayetteville State University for the month of February. The “First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench” features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.  While today North Carolina has numerous African American judges, including the appointment of the first African American woman, Cheri Beasley, as Chief Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court in 2019, there were no African Americans on the bench in the Old North State prior the

Alabama State, Baptist Health Launch Pre-Med Scholars Program

By Kenneth Mullinax, A partnership has been created between Baptist Health and Alabama State University with a goal to offer exposure and opportunities for an inaugural class of student-scholars at the University who are studying or have an interest in pre-medicine courses. The goal of the program is to extend students’ knowledge of the medical profession and further their interest in attending medical school. “This inaugural first-of-its-kind program just started between ASU and Baptist Health and this class will continue throughout the semester with our initial four ASU students who will be better exposed and educated about attending medical school and entering

Xavier Alumni Shine in “Art of the Black Experience” Exhibit

By Xavier University The artworks of several Xavier University of Louisiana alums and a Xavier professor were recently on display at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center as part of the “Art of the Black Experience” exhibit. The exhibit was available to view until February 19. Ayo Scott (’03), Kara Crowley (’17), Louise Mouton Johnson (’76), XULA Adjunct Professor of Art Sheleen Jones (’91), and former Xavierite Teneille Prosper were all announced as selected artists after the public call.   “It’s truly an honor for my piece, ‘Exertion’ to be displayed and express my vision of our society and how we can build a greater future together,” Crowley, a 2017 Xavier

Mozella Delk Celebrates 75th with $10K Gift to Norfolk State

Courtesy of Norfolk State University, When it came to celebrating her 75th birthday, the best present that Mozella Delk ’68 could receive was the financial contributions from family and friends in support of Norfolk State University students. Her birthday event was a “Green and Gold Extravaganza” held at the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club. The event included skits depicting her commencement graduation ceremony and a Norfolk State University “pep rally” that showcased cheerleaders and several trombone horn players. She and her husband, William Delk ’67, set a goal and were able to achieve it. On February 21, 2022, they presented

Howard Theatre Students Perform Soyinka Classic in D.C.

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Twelve Howard University Department of Theatre Arts students will star in a free staged reading of “Death and the King’s Horseman” by Wole Soyinka taking place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Michael R. Klein Theatre at the Lansburgh. Over the past two years, Shakespeare Theatre Company has worked alongside Howard University Department of Theatre Arts for a series of events, showcases and experiences. The partnership aims to deepen these community connections and engage with new talent that will shape the future of theater. Within this two-semester course with Shakespeare Theatre Company, students explore a classic

Shaw’s Platinum Sound Band Receives $100K McDonald’s Grant

By Shaw University A $100K Contribution to the Band will Fund New Equipment, Uniforms and Essentials to Help Keep Their Legacy Alive For decades, Platinum Sound Marching Band has been a staple at Shaw University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. To support Platinum Sound’s tradition of bringing joy to sports fans and the local community, McDonald’s USA and its local Owner/Operators surprised the Band with a $100,000 grant on Feb. 19 during the University’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament (CIAA) send-off ceremony. “This grant is beyond anything we could have imagined,” said Andrae King,

Jackson State, HCC Partner to Ease Student Transfers

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University and Housatonic Community College (HCC), in Bridgeport, Connecticut, have partnered to help HCC graduates transfer to Jackson State University (JSU). The agreement aims to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after completing their two-year degree at HCC. “This memorandum of understanding solidifies our commitment to helping HCC students elevate to the next level of their educational journey,” said JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, JD. “It also reinforces our mission of being a student-success driven institution creating a diverse pipeline of talent that helps fuel our nation’s economy.” Leaders

Morehouse College Launches Black Men’s Research Institute

By Eric Stirgus For more than 150 years, Morehouse College has built a reputation as a leading institution to educate Black men. It also wants to be known as the go-to place for research that results in better health, professional and societal outcomes for all Black men. The Atlanta college announced Tuesday that it has launched what officials there say is one of its most important ventures in recent years: the Black Men’s Research Institute. The institute will study the cultural, economic, personal and social outcomes of issues affecting Black men, particularly where disparities exist in the world. While many colleges have

Howard Gets $2M to Digitize Black Press Archives

 Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff The Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) received a $2 million grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation to support the preservation and digitization of the Black Press Archives, a newspaper collection of titles by Black journalists, editors and publishers. MSRC worked in partnership with the Center for Journalism and Democracy to secure this critical gift, and the center will be committing additional funds to the project to ensure a significant number of publications in the Black Press Archives are available in an online repository for worldwide research. “Documenting and telling our stories has always served as a source of truth

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