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Stillman Screens “What About Me” Doc on Black Male Voices

By Stillman College Stillman College will host a special screening of “What About Me,” a documentary that explores the lived experiences of Black men in America, on Jan. 15. The hour-long documentary aims to create more dialog about how Black men are perceived in America and shine a light on their successes. “What About Me” explores the stereotypes of Black men in mass media and features testimonials from Black men who are successful in various industries. “Basically, I got tired of the limited imagery of Black men in America,” said Taroue Brooks, one of the project’s three executive producers and a Stillman

TSU Aristocrat of Bands Shines at Lakers Game & Rose Parade

By Lucas Johnson A top Los Angeles Lakers executive said the organization was proud to have Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands perform at a halftime game during their visit to Pasadena, California, for the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade. TSU was one of only four marching bands to participate in this year’s Tournament of Roses on New Year’s Day, and the only one from a historically black college or university. “The Lakers are honored and proud to host the world-famous Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands in our house, ringing in the New Year and celebrating 75 years of legacy!” 

Danny Broadway Headlines Stillman’s 2022 MLK Art Walk

Courtesy of Stillman College, Danny Broadway will showcase a variety of his pandemic-inspired artwork when he visits Stillman College for the fifth annual MLK Legacy Art Walk on Jan. 15. Broadway’s work is typically inspired by Black history, family stories, current issues and people, and the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought themes of “singularity and solitude” into a newer, more unique focus, he said. “It’s more subliminal instead of literal, but it comes out in the creative process,” Broadway said of his new inspirations. Broadway will display between 12 to 20 pieces of his most recent works

Miles College Joins Propel Center to Boost HBCU Innovation

By Miles College, Miles College is proud to announce its partnership with Propel Center, a new global campus headquartered in Atlanta that will support innovative learning and development for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Miles College will collaborate with Propel Center and the entire HBCU community to bring leadership and career development programming to its students. Propel Center was imagined and designed by Ed Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing education through technology — with Apple and Southern Company supporting the project as founding partners. The Propel Center is designed to connect HBCU students to technology curriculum, cultural

Howard University Expands Digital Learning with $240K Grant

Written by the Howard University Newsroom, Dear Howard University Community, We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $240,000 award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in support of a Digital Learning Infrastructure and Knowledge Sharing Support grant. This funding will facilitate the formation of the Office of Digital and Online Learning and allow the University to continue developing a centralized online instructional strategy, online courses consistent with that strategy, as well as processes for online program development and implementation. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation considers Howard University a leader among HBCUs in this area. Morris Thomas,

Del State Honors Lonaé Moore With Education Scholarship

Written by Delaware State University, A new endowed scholarship in memory of a former Del State University student has been established to benefit education majors. The Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust Endowment has been established in memory of Lonaé A. Moore, a Delaware State University student and Criminal Justice major who tragically passed away in a November 2018 car accident in New Jersey during her third years as an undergraduate. The $10,000 endowment creates an annual scholarship to a selected full-time student, who to be eligible must be an education major, maintain a 3.0 grade point average, and able to provide proof of financial need. The

Hampton University Hosts Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for All

By Hampton University,  Hampton University (HU)  held a vaccination clinic from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday, January 8, in the campus’ Holland Hall gymnasium, located directly across the parking lot from the Hampton University Convocation Center, for citizens ages 5 and up. First, second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine (ages 12 and up), first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine (ages 5 to 11), and only booster shots for the Moderna vaccine will be administered on-site. “It has always been Hampton’s mission and responsibility to serve our local and regional community, we will continue to administer this much-needed

Howard’s Ivory Toldson Named Top Education Influencer 2022

Written by Howard University Newsroom  Professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and author Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D. has been recognized among the nation’s top scholars in education in the 2022 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. The annual list ranks the top 200 scholars based on their influence on academic scholarship and public debate as reflected in old and new media. The ranking is meant to recognize and encourage scholars who successfully merge education scholarship with policy and practice. A scholar and advocate for education, Toldson’s ranking is emblematic of his longstanding efforts to do just that. The author of numerous publications, Toldson’s 2019

CAU President Named Among Georgia’s Most Influential 2022

By Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. selected among the Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine. The magazine published its 24th annual listing this month.  It includes remarkable Georgians who have helped to ensure the state remains at the top for doing business and improving the lives of all of its citizens. According to Georgia Trend this was especially true as the nation and world continues to face challenges from COVID-19 and political conflicts. “It is an honor to be recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine among such distinguished and esteemed Georgians. The work done

Hampton Receives $1M Gift to Boost STEM Student Success

Written by Hampton University Newsroom  Hampton University announced today that the New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life, has contributed $1 million to the institution for the establishment of six separate funds, with the focus of helping diverse STEM-focused scholars succeed and grow in their academic careers. Award disbursals will begin in spring 2022 for the fall academic school year.  “We are grateful for the New York Life Foundation’s commitment to Hampton University and its students,” said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. “By investing so broadly in Hampton, the New York Life Foundation is

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