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Clark Atlanta University to receive Federal Appropriate Earmark Award of $630,000 for Public Safety Enhancement Project from Congresswoman Nikema Williams

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams recently announced that she has secured more than $12 million in community project funding for Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and requested an appropriated earmark award of $630,000 for public safety improvements at Clark Atlanta University. The funding falls under Federal Nexus—funding provided by the federal government for private land— under the purposes of Section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968, which is consistent with the stated purpose of said Act that reads … to prevent crime and to insure (sic) the greater safety of

SC State English professor named guest speaker for Benedict College 2024 Baccalaureate Service

Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University professor Sarah Priester will be the guest speaker for the Benedict College 2024 Baccalaureate Service. The service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at Benedict’s Antisdel Chapel at 3 p.m. The Baccalaureate Service at Benedict is a ceremonial event that precedes the commencement ceremonies, highlighting the college’s commitment to celebrating academic achievements in a spiritually enriching environment. “I feel elated to be the 2024 baccalaureate speaker for Benedict College. I am honored that I get to stand before students to compel them to go out and use their voices,”

FAMU Announces Scotty Barnhart, Gregory Gerami, and LaToya Myles, as Spring Commencement Speakers

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced the speakers for its three spring 2024 commencement ceremonies at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on May 3 and May 4. During the ceremonies, more than 1,200 students from the University’s 14 colleges and school are expected to receive their degrees. “We are fortunate to have three accomplished and inspirational speakers to address our 2024 spring graduates,” said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “Alumni LaToya Myles, Ph.D., and Trumpeter extraordinaire Scotty Barnhart, and business executive Gregory Gerami each bring a fountain of knowledge and prestige to each occasion. I can’t wait to hear

Bevel Gifts Clark Atlanta University A Locker Room Renovation

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Earlier this month, Bevel announced a donation to Clark Atlanta University to remodel its men’s basketball team’s facility. The men’s grooming brand transformed the locker room into a state-of-the-art barbershop and lounge space that provides head-to-toe grooming and personal care for the student athletes. “I am very appreciative for the safe space that was created for our student athletes to focus on academics and prepare for game day. Additionally, I am also very thankful for the national partnership has brought to our entire athletic department,” CAU’s head basketball coach Alfred Jordan said in a press

James W. Crawford III Named Sole Finalist for President of Texas Southern University

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today’s meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University. “I applaud the work of the Presidential Search Committee in identifying an extraordinary leader who will shepherd Texas Southern University during such a consequential time for higher education,” said Simmons. “Jim Crawford has served students as a university president and board member. He has served as one of our country’s top lawyers as Vice Admiral and Judge

Crystal Churchwell Evans Joins Fisk University as VP of Development and Alumni Affairs

Courtesy of Fisk University Crystal Churchwell Evans, former Director of Development for Frist Art Museum, has joined Fisk University as its Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s president. “Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge in business, community partnerships and communications to Fisk and I am elated for her to join our team,” said Dr. Clark. “Not only is Crystal well-experienced in organizational development, she also has a long-standing connection to the institution as her grandfather − a Fisk alumnus − met her grandmother while a student at Fisk. Passionate about community engagement

FAMU Fifth Annual Day of Giving Raises More than $730,000

By Jefferson Walker, IV The numbers are in. Florida A&M University’s 1887Strikes Annual Day of Giving campaign raised $731,494. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who matched every donation from students, was delighted by the results. “We are ecstatic about the success of the fifth Annual Day of Giving campaign, 1887 Strikes. Many thanks to our alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters who once again demonstrated their generosity and commitment to the success of present and future generations of Rattlers,” Robinson said about the initiative. “I am privileged to be part of this community of scholars and donors.” This year’s campaign surpassed

Morris Brown College Accepts This Entire Atlanta High School Senior Class

By Quintessa Williams The seniors of Benjamin E. Mays, a high school located in southwest Atlanta, GA, have a bright future ahead. According to a report from WABE, a local PBS station, the class of 2024 consisting of 272 seniors (98% African American) had a surprise visitor during their assembly last Friday. Kevin James, the 19th President of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, gave a brief history lesson on the college. He informed them that the college had lost its accreditation in 2002 due to challenges stemming from debt and financial mismanagement. However, after nearly two decades, it was announced in 2021 that the college had regained

Court blocks Louisiana’s congressional map with a second majority-Black district

By Zoe Richards A federal court on Tuesday blocked Louisiana from using a congressional map signed into law this year that had been redrawn to include a second majority-Black district. In a 2-1 vote, the three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Monroe, Louisiana, found that Senate Bill 8, which provided for the redistricting of congressional districts in the state, violated a clause in the 14th Amendment that ensures equal protection under the Constitution. The case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court in another test of the Voting Rights Act. “Having considered the testimony and evidence at trial, the arguments of

Angela Bassett to speak at Atlanta HBCU commencement

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Thursday that actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett will be the keynote speaker for the College’s 137th Commencement Ceremony and will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. The College will also award an honorary degree – Doctor of Laws – to trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, as well as a National Community Service Award to highly acclaimed Atlanta journalist Rose Scott during Commencement at3 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). The renowned social justice minister Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder will address graduates during the Baccalaureate Ceremony at

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