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Howard Honors Lucy Diggs Slowe With Street Renaming

Written by Aaliyah Butler, Lucy Diggs Slowe made an impact on education, women’s studies, organizational development, race politics, philosophy, and sports. Renaming a street in her honor builds on the growing interest in women’s movements. In an era where more Black women than ever are running for and winning political offices and where Black women are viewed as one of the most reliable voting blocks, it is critical that we understand the tradition out of which Black women emerge as change agents. This public celebration of Slowe’s life challenges the notion of Black women’s invisibility. “This is an incredible time in

Howard Students Protest Dorm Conditions in #BlackburnTakeover

By Nicquel Terry Ellis and Jennifer Henderson, Black leaders are rallying around Howard University students who have been protesting since earlier this month what they say are subpar living conditions such as mold, mice and roaches in campus dorms. Students at the historically Black college in Washington, DC, have been assembling for sit-ins at the school’s Blackburn University Center with tents, air mattresses and sleeping bags, demanding that Howard leadership address their concerns. The sit-in, which has been dubbed #BlackburnTakeover on social media, started on October 12. The National Bar Association, a network of predominantly Black attorneys and judges, released

Dr. James Hildreth Inducted into Tennessee Health Hall

By Meharry Medical College, Meharry Medical College President and CEO Dr. James E.K. Hildreth was named among the 10 inductees recognized in the Tuesday, October 19th Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame ceremony honoring pioneers, leaders, educators, executives and researchers in the state’s health care industry. The combined 2020 and 2021 classes were acknowledged at a ceremony held in Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. According to a press release from Belmont University, the Hall of Fame recognizes “Tennessee’s most influential health and health care leaders [and] serves as an on-going educational resource to document the rich history that

Amazon Invests $800K to Boost Tech Education at TSU

By Lucas Johnson, Amazon is investing $800,000 to endow a professor at Tennessee State University and equip computer science students with the skills they need to one day work for the company or elsewhere in the technology space. The idea originated in 2018 as a part of announcing Amazon Nashville, which is expected to ultimately create 5,000 jobs in Nashville. Over the next two years, Amazon and TSU discussed the endowment in greater detail and it was mutually decided that the “Amazon Endowed Professorship Chair” would be in the university’s Computer Science Department. The funding will support the endowed professorship

Howard U Partners with MLT to Boost Career Opportunities

Written By the Howard University Newsroom staff, Howard University is partnering with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) to provide their student population with access to multiple college-to-career programs that will help students maximize job opportunities upon graduation. Nearly all Bison undergraduate students  in good academic standing will have access to at least one MLT program. Each program will be provided at little or no cost to participants. Key program benefits include expert coaching, access to potential employers, and a personalized career roadmap. MLT program participants will also join a supportive and accelerating network of more than 8,000 MLT alumni across

Howard Prof Dahlia Nduom Showcased at ArchiAfrika Pavilion

By Howard University Newsroom, Howard University assistant professor of architecture Dahlia Nduom’s research work on the intersection of history, culture and traditional building practices in contemporary Ghanaian architecture was selected and is on display at the ArchiAfrika Pavilion in the New Blood 2021 exhibition. The exhibition is in conjunction with the European Cultural Centre’s Time Space Existence exhibition, a collateral exhibition at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy. The ArchiAfrika Pavilion is hosting a series of four exhibitions through November 21, 2021. “This exhibition is conceived as a showcase of the range of voices around contemporary African

Morehouse Partners with Google Jigsaw for VR Police Training

By Morehouse College, Morehouse College’s Culturally Relevant Computing Lab and its National Training Institute on Race and Equity announce their partnership with Google’s Jigsaw to create Trainer, a platform using virtual technologies designed to train police in de-escalation tactics in an immersive, realistic environment. Through collaboration with a diverse group of civil society organizations, academics, researchers, and law enforcement in the U.S., the technology explores whether virtual reality can advance de-escalation training by enhancing communication and critical thinking skills. “We hope that the program will allow law enforcement officers to walk in the shoes of community members, particularly young Black males, and develop a deeper

Coppin State Launches $1M Student Debt Relief Initiative

By Coppin State University, Coppin State University (CSU) is pleased to announce its Student Debt Relief Initiative (SDRI) which is federally funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. In total, Coppin State’s commitment will clear roughly $1,000,000 in student balances. This unprecedented relief fund, available to students who were enrolled during Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, comes as a result of the COVID pandemic. To date, several HBCUs, and other institutions, have implemented similar initiatives. In addition to the balance forgiveness, CSU will provide a $1200 credit to every student, current and incoming, enrolled during the Fall 2021 semester.

Denmark Tech Partners with Commvault for Internship Bootcamp

By Denmark Technical College, Twenty-one Denmark Technical College students participated in the kickoff session for an eight-week internship bootcamp last week, meeting virtually with Commvault executives and Denmark Tech leadership for an orientation into the program. “We are thrilled that our students have been offered this groundbreaking opportunity through Commvault. Participation in the internship bootcamp will give students the skills they need the pave the path to their future success in the business and IT world,” said Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., president and CEO of Denmark Technical College. “At Commvault, we are committed to making an impact, not just

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