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pelman’s ElevateHER Summit Empowers Black Women in STEM

Courtesy of Spelman College The Power of Representation: ElevateHER’s Impact More than 100 students, researchers, faculty, and STEM professionals gathered at 42 West Midtown in September for the second annual ElevateHER Summit, hosted by Spelman College’s Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM (COE-BWS). The bold, one-day event delivered a potent mix of research, innovation, and representation — all centered around the leadership and legacy of Black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This year’s summit, “The Blueprint Forward,” explored the intersection of data, legacy, and strategizing for the future. Sessions throughout the day tackled topics from preserving

77-Year-Old Woman Pursues Degree at Top HBCU N.C. A&T

LaRue Moore is proof that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. At 77 years old, she’s pursuing a degree in African American studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) — the very campus where, as a young girl, she witnessed the early days of sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement in Greensboro, NC, according to WFMY News 2. In 1960, the A&T Four, four Black freshmen, had sat at a whites–only lunch counter at F.W. Woolworth’s store. Now, Moore has returned as a witness to history and a student ready to shape her own legacy. “I want to do it

Reversing the Decline of Black Male Enrollment in Colleges

By Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins I believe the continuing decline of male enrollment in higher education is one of the greatest crises of this century. Their declining absence from higher education has significant political, innovative, medical, social equality and civil rights implications. The correlation is undeniable: a decline in Black and Brown male enrollment in college results in a continual decline of Black and Brown teachers, scientists, doctors, judges, military officers and more. This is the growing danger when Black and Brown males buy into the false narrative that college is not a viable option. Male student enrollment at four-year

Angela Davis to Speak at N.C. A&T on Art and Activism

By Markita C. Rowe  Longtime activist, scholar, and author Angela Y. Davis will speak at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of the university’s Lyceum Series and its Art & Activism 2025 initiative.  The event is being hosted by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and is set for 10:30 a.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St., on the North Carolina A&T campus.  Davis, professor emerita of history of consciousness and feminist studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has written extensively on race, gender, class, and justice. Her books

Arthur Blank Donates $50M to Support Atlanta’s HBCU Students

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently. The funds are designed to help students who are near graduation but have exhausted all other financial aid. The “gap scholarships” aim to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent students from completing their degrees.“These grants are a material investment in hope,” said Fay Twersky to the Associated Press, president of the foundation. Nearly 10,000 students across Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College will benefit from the initiative. The foundation’s ten-year commitment seeks to increase

Nike Unveils Yardrunners 6.0 Honoring HBCU Pride

Nike has announced its 6th Yardrunners collection, recognizing four different Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this homecoming season. Florida A&M University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, & Norfolk State University all served as the source of inspiration for this year’s spirited Air Max 95s.  The initiative, established in 2020, is described as an example of Nike’s commitment to Black institutions through purpose-driven product, storytelling, recruitment, and investments. This year’s Yardrunners class honors the current students, alumni, faculty, and staff who embody HBCU spirit and represent the legacy of their alma mater to the fullest. The FAMU sneakers are detailed with stacked layers of leather in orange and green tones,

HBCUs Tighten Safety for 2025 Homecoming Events

As homecoming season approaches, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation plan to implement new protocols to ensure safe campus celebrations. Many HBCUs have stated that these changes are in response to a series of violent incidents during recent homecomings. That includes universities in North Carolina. Last year, four people were shot and injured at an off-campus North Carolina Central University homecoming celebration. In an effort to prevent a repeat incident, university officials announced that they plan to enforce a campus curfew on October 25, their homecoming game day. The curfew will begin at 7 p.m. However, the

Howard Hosts 2025 HBCU Education Deans Summit

Courtesy of Howard University The Howard University School of Education hosted the second installment of the HBCU Education Deans Summit: Honoring Legacy, Forging Excellence Oct. 1, reaffirming its leadership in strengthening collaboration among historically Black colleges and universities. This year’s convening brought together deans and directors from 13 HBCUs classified as Carnegie Research Two institutions, with the goal of expanding collective capacity, advancing research, and enhancing educational impact across the HBCU network. The summit’s Issues Forum focused on building research infrastructure and identifying strategic funding opportunities to support innovation and collaboration across participating schools and colleges of education. The annual gathering reflects

Trump Layoffs Gut U.S. Special Education Oversight

Written By Lexx Thornton The Trump administration’s latest round of layoffs has severely cut the U.S. Department of Education office responsible for special education, according to department sources. This reduction-in-force (RIF) effectively dismantles the central oversight body for the nation’s 7.5 million children with disabilities.  The RIF impacted nearly all staff within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), sparing only a few top officials.  OSERS manages and oversees roughly $15 billion in special education funding for states.  The office is the “central nervous system” for ensuring states comply with the landmark civil rights law, the Individuals with

Gun Violence Mars HBCU Homecomings Across the South

By Damond Talbot What should have been a weekend of unity, culture, and celebration at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) turned tragic as gun violence erupted across multiple campuses and surrounding areas. From Alabama to Mississippi to South Carolina, a series of shootings during homecoming and classic football events have left several people dead, dozens injured, and countless others shaken. Tragedy in Montgomery: Tuskegee–Morehouse Classic Turns Deadly A night meant to honor HBCU heritage and community pride turned into chaos late Saturday in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, when gunfire broke out near the intersection of Bibb Street and Commerce Street. The area was

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