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Fisk University Launches First HBCU Women’s Gymnastics Team

Courtesy of  Fisk University Fisk University is delighted to announce the launch of the first HBCU Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team. Woman’s gymnastics exemplifies the values of Fisk University: determination, excellence, and a commitment to a more just and equitable future. These values have consistently been at the forefront of women’s gymnastics and Fisk could not be more excited to welcome these remarkable student-athletes to the campus starting this coming fall. Fisk University has always been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and social justice. In recent years, the University has focused on increasing its athletic profile considering the

Grambling Band’s Historic Legacy at the First Super Bowl

By T. Scott Boatright The Super Bowl has been played seven times in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band has been a big part of that LA Super Bowl history after playing in the first halftime show of what was then called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. The name did not become “Super Bowl” until the third game was played in 1969. Grambling State’s marching band has participated in a record six Super Bowl halftime shows, ranging from the first two to its last performance in 1998. But it was the first

Howard University Honors Toni Morrison with Endowed Chair

By Misha Cornelius Howard University announced it will establish an endowed chair position in honor of distinguished Howard alumna and award-winning winning novelist Toni Morrison. The Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities will be established utilizing $3 million from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott’s transformative gift to the University. “It is with great honor that we establish the Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Toni Morrison left her mark as one of the greatest figures in American literature, and her legacy is one that continues to inspire future generations of writers and thinkers. By establishing an endowed chair

Grambling Honors Legendary Coach Eddie Robinson’s Legacy

by Brian Howard  Every February, family, friends, and football supporters embark to visit the Eddie G. Robinson Museum to honor the late Grambling State University football coach by celebrating his birthday. Robinson, who would have turned 103 on Sunday, February 13, coached at Grambling State for 56 years and is one of the greatest college football coaches in history. He grew Grambling State from a “small” college into a football powerhouse and retired in 1997 with 408 victories. Robinson’s legacy as a college football coach paved the way for current Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson. Jackson, who became the

Savannah State Band Featured in Bally Sports HBCU Series

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) is one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to be featured in Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast’s annual Black History Month series, “Empowering Athletes: A Celebration of HBCUs.” The series will showcase the culture and traditions of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. The vignette featuring SSU provides a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning Powerhouse of the South marching band and its impact on athletes and athletic events. Assistant Professor of Music and Director of University Bands, Gabriel Arnold, Ph.D., is interviewed, along with three SSU students: Head Drum

TSU Hosts African American Read-In for Black History Month

By Meagan Gosa Tennessee State University will celebrate African American literature and literacy during the African American Read-In virtual event on Friday, February 11, at noon.  As part of Black History Month, the Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts is hosting the read-in, with the theme of “Self- discovery.” The National African American Read-In (AARI) is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature and encourages communities to read together, centering around African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers

FAMU Faculty Win Award for STEM Student Success Program

By Andrew Skerritt Six Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty members were honored with Director Awards at the National Symposium on Student Retention Conference 2021. The group received the award for Best Paper that featured a path for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) student success. The conference is a strategic initiative taken by the Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE) at the University of Oklahoma. FAMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D., served as the principal investigator for the study. The paper titled, “Preparing STEM Scholars for Success (PS3) Program at Florida A&M University,” demonstrates the

Howard University Joins NBA for First-Ever HBCU Classic

Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff Join Howard University, in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), for a special courtside chat on Wednesday, February 9 at 11:30 a.m. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick and Mark Tatum, NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, will discuss social justice, student opportunities and Howard’s participation in the first NBA HBCU classic. To watch the fireside chat, register here. The courtside chat highlights Howard’s participation in the first-ever NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T that will be simulcast on TNT and ESPN2 on Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. EST as part of NBA All-Star 2022. The Mid-Eastern Athletic

Howard Alum Nikki Clifton Leads Social Impact at UPS

By Rin-rin Yu Nicole “Nikki” Clifton (B.A. ’93) is the president of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, where she leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact and community affairs efforts to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian and environmental needs. The UPS Foundation’s mission is to help create resilient and safe communities and a more equitable and just world. Clifton credits Howard for playing a fundamental role in shaping her confidence and leadership to help forward UPS’s mission. How do you inspire and motivate people as a leader? I am a people-centered leader. I lead with empathy and an

Grambling Students Shine as EBONY HBCU STEM Queens

By T. Scott Boatright, A pair of Grambling State University (GSU) students are branching out nationwide as two of 11 women featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of EBONY Magazine, set for release on Friday, February 11. The pair will be part of a commemorative print issue focusing on OLAY and EBONY’s HBCU STEM Queens competition highlighting successful students majoring in STEM fields. While the U.S. Census indicates that women fill almost 50% of the U.S. workforce, they only make up 27% of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. But GSU students Destney Johnson, a

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