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Bowie State Hosts Inaugural Durant Family Foundation Game Day

By David Thompson Over 1,700 elementary students from schools in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties attended the first annual Durant Family Foundation Game Day at A.C. Jordan Arena and watched the men’s basketball teams from Bowie State and Johnson C. Smith University compete on the hardwood with the Bulldogs winning the contest 84 – 71.   The event was held to further solidify and advance the relationship with the Durant Family Foundation based on the gift it made to Bowie State’s athletic department of which a portion was used to install a new pro-style basketball court. Wanda Durant, president of

Virginia Elementary School Renamed for Howard University Professor Lois Harrison-Jones

By Brittany Bailer Professor Emerita at the Howard University School of Education Lois Harrison-Jones, EdD has been honored by the Richmond, Virginia School Board with the renaming of a school in her honor as John B. Cary Elementary School has become Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School. The move comes after the school board moved to rename four schools in the district named for Confederate soldiers and/or former slave owners. A West Moreland, Virginia native, Harrison-Jones spent 34 years teaching and training teachers in the Richmond school district. She then went on to hold major positions in school districts around the country. She was

‘Great Debaters’ tournament at Wiley College is an HBCU first

Written By Maya A. Jones Last June, Wiley College announced it would host the nation’s first HBCU National Championship Tournament for 18 colleges with speech and debate teams. As the tournament kicks off in a couple of weeks, some of Wiley’s top competitors said the tournament means much more than just competing with the best. Wiley sophomore Fortune Onwunali, who will celebrate his 20th birthday Saturday during the tournament, said he learned how to become the best version of himself as a member of the team. “I became more open with not only myself, but a lot of the people who

Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams Releases First Annual Philanthropy Report to Recognize Pacesetter Giving, External Partnerships and Inspire the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams released his first annual Philanthropy Report which captures the increase in transformative gifts, record-breaking engagement, and the institution’s expanded philanthropic landscape. The report reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing Hampton’s financial position and increasing operational excellence. Because tuition does not cover all the expenses of a university, funding comes from sources beyond students’ tuition, room, and board each year. We benefit from the philanthropy of our alumni and partners in many ways, from covering financial aid and operational costs and subsidizing tuition to reducing reliance on the government, funding research, and

Washington Wizards Honor Three Bowie State University Cadets

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Washington Wizards recognized three Bowie State University ROTC Cadets for Military Appreciation Night during their 137-123 win over the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 15.    “It means a lot,” says Cadet Cortez Mastin, “We are the top three cadets in our program. So, for our professors and department chair to select us to be represented here… is just a good feeling overall.”  The other two students recognized were Cadet Matthew Williams and Cadet Hilda Nalukwago.  The Wizards awarded the cadets for their hard work and determination while spotlighting and bringing national attention to ROTC programs at Historically

TSU Revives NAACP Chapter To Tackle Funding Disparities, Empower Students

Written By Alexis Clark In a significant move to address funding disparities and empower students, Tennessee State University is reactivating its National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter. Trey Cunningham, a senior majoring in health care administration and planning, serves as the Chapter President of the TSU NAACP chapter. Cunningham reflected on the timeliness of the revival. “Our TSU NAACP Chapter has been reactivated, and this revival has coincided with TSU pursuing $2.1 billion in funding,” he said. “With this significant piece to the puzzle and our executive committee now confirmed, we are eager to initiate our

Grambling State Police Department awarded $400,000 DOJ grant for Women’s SVU program

Courtesy of Grambling State University The Grambling State University Police Department (GSUPD) has been awarded a $400,000 grant to establish a comprehensive, community approach to combat domestic violence, dating, and other violence against women. Entitled the Grambling State University (GSUPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) for Prevention & Advocacy Program, the project will be carried out through the university’s Police Department. The grant was one of 52 awarded from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) initiative, totaling nearly $22 million nationwide. The grant will be overseen by GSU Chief of Police Rodney Demery, who said that

Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations Receives $40,000 Funding

Written by Dillard University Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations, with Director Nick Harris, secures $40,000 in funding from the New Orleans City Council. This is part of a larger distribution of $5.6 million to over 200 community organizations and nonprofits, focusing on youth and community welfare. Initially created to promote home ownership in Gentilly neighborhoods, the Office of Community & Church Relations shifted its focus after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, becoming a vital force for community development and engagement. The $40,000 funding will support the Office’s ongoing efforts to better the local area. Director Nick Harris authored

Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates 120 Graduates at Third Winter Commencement

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon 120 graduates at its Third Winter Commencement on Friday, December 15. The ceremony was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus and was also livestreamed for guests who were unable to attend in person. “You are entering your various professions at an unprecedented time. Trust in the knowledge you’ve gained and remember to always lead with compassion and humility,” Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, told the graduates. “People will look to you for answers and

Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland

Written By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) reports that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland public

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