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TSU Pres. Glenda Glover, Senator Raphael Warnock Headline Spring Commencement

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University proudly announces that United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and President Glenda Glover will be taking the stage as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Senator Warnock will address graduate school students on Friday, May 3 at the Gentry Center Complex. The event will start at 5 p.m. Senator Warnock, who is also an HBCU graduate, holds an undergraduate degree from Morehouse College and a master’s and PhD from Union Theological Seminary. The senator represents the State of Georgia and serves as Senior Pastor at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Ebenezer is the noted

Women’s History Month speaker encourages students to cherish life lessons

Courtesy of Grambling State University Music has played a major role in the life of entertainment executive, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Shanti Das. So has silence. Das spoke during a Women’s History Month program sponsored by Grambling State University’s Campus Activities Student Engagement and The Lyceum Committee inside the GSU Nursing Building Auditorium, discussing her varied career and life experiences while delivering a powerful message about mental health and well-being. Most recently Das served as Executive Vice President of Urban Marketing and Artist Development at Universal Motown Records, where she managed the marketing campaigns for artists such as Akon, Erykah

Florida universities grapple with DEI cuts

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida’s public universities are now navigating the aftermath of Senate Bill 266,  a bill approved in 2023 at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis. It  prohibits all funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs — and the repercussions are becoming palpable. As each university administration finds itself at a crossroads about how to comply with the law, and the effects of the law become real, one can’t help but  ask: What now? The University of Florida took a direct approach to the law, sending a public memorandum announcing the closing of the Office of

FVSU Fab Lab Grand Opening Sparks STEM Education Innovation

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University, Chevron, and Fab Foundation are pleased to announce the successful grand opening of the Digital Fabrication Lab. Held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the event took place at the Fort Valley State University Fab Lab, located at the Warner Robins Center, 151 Osigian Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088. The grand opening celebrated the collaborative effort between Fort Valley State University, Chevron, and the Fab Foundation in introducing the innovative Fab Lab to the community. Attendees explored the newly established creative space, which was equipped with state-of-the-art tools, machinery, and resources

The First Bank Donates $1 Million To 12 HBCUs

By Quintessa Williams The First Bank has donated $1 million to 12 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to support their economic and community development endeavors. The schools receiving funding are Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Southern University and A&M College, Southern University at New Orleans, Dillard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Bishop State Community College, Albany State University, Savannah State University, Clayton State University, Florida A&M University, and Edward Waters University. “Historically Black colleges and universities date back to the late 1800s and were created to provide Black students an opportunity for higher education,” said Jerome Brown, Chief Community Officer for The

2024 Alternative Spring Break: Howard Students Take Chicago!

By Autumn Coleman Staying true to Howard University’s motto of truth and service, students participating in this year’s Alternative Spring Break travelled to different states across the country to offer their Howard University shine to 20 different communities in need. With a record number of over 2,100 students committed to service, participants travelled to additional cities such as Cleveland, New Orleans, and Flint, Mich. under a range of initiatives tailored to the communities they serve. In the South Side of Chicago, a group of 100 students traded the traditional spring break of relaxation and free time for the opportunity to

Jackson State University colors selected for 2024 MDAC inspection stickers, President Thompson and Ag Commissioner, talk promotional partnership

Written By Jackson State University JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D. and JSU’s Student Government Association Vice President Morgan Graves joined the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Jackson State University (JSU). “We wholeheartedly support Commissioner Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s efforts to promote our state institutions. Their initiative showcases the diversity and spirit of our universities and symbolizes our commitment to collaboration and mutual support,” said President Thompson. “I also want to highlight the significance of collaboration with our

Alum Will Packer Launches ‘Friday Night Movies On The Yard’ Series at FAMU

By Emanni H. Henry Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus and trailblazing Hollywood producer Will Packer launches “Friday Night Movies On The Yard,” a special screening series for students, faculty, and the local Tallahassee community beginning Friday. Powered by Universal Pictures, the series will showcase four films produced by Packer’s production company, Will Packer Productions. Will Packer Productions has achieved unprecedented success with 10 number-one films. One of the most successful R-rated comedies of all time, “Girls Trip,” will be one of the featured films in this series. Beginning on Friday, April 5, the screenings will continue every Friday throughout the

At Florida’s only public HBCU, students are wary of political influence on race education

Written By Sharon Johnson A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school along with another college, in Gainesville, reserved for white students. At Florida’s only public historically Black university, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history. A law signed last spring by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, blocks public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. It also forbids instruction of theories

Bills targeting book bans raise concerns about the penalties libraries could face

By Kyla Guilfoil Bills against book bans are gaining traction in state legislatures around the country — and with them have come worries about the potentially negative impact on libraries themselves. The number of banned books across the country saw an almost two-thirds increase in 2023 from the previous year, to more than 4,200 titles, according to a new report from the American Library Association. The free speech advocacy group PEN America found that last school year, about 30% of the book titles being challenged in schools included characters of color or discussed race and racism, while another 30% presented LGBTQ characters or themes.

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