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UMD Creates Institute for Ethical AI Development

By Evan Castillio The University of Maryland (UMD) announced a new institute that will teach students how to ethically develop artificial intelligence (AI). UMD announced the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) on April 9. Students can look forward to new AI majors, minors, certificates, graduate degrees, undergraduate courses, and workforce development programs coordinated by AIM. The institute will also hire more faculty. This is in addition to UMD faculty already teaching the machine learning undergraduate program and implementing AI into their curricula. One of the institute’s goals is to coordinate more student degree and certificate programs in the future. “From the start, interdisciplinary

David E. Talber Challenges Students To Know Their Worth

Courtesy of Norfolk State University David E. Talbert, a master playwright, author, and filmmaker, challenged an audience of mostly Norfolk State University students to think differently. Talbert, whose most recent film was the musical fantasy Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, was in town for NSU’s Department of Mass Communication and Journalism’s MCJR Week and as part of the HBCU Next Tour. “I don’t think there’s any group of people more talented than at HBCUs [Historically Black Colleges and Universities],” Talbert said. I think the disconnect is how to connect the dots between my talent, my imagination, my dreams to how do

UAPB Students, Faculty Help Public Get an Up-close Glimpse into African American History

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program had the chance to help give high schoolers and members of the public an up close and personal look at African American history when they participated in the recent “Behind the Big House” event in Winchester, Arkansas. Held at the historic Taylor House and Hollywood Plantation, the interactive program allowed visitors to learn about the lives and experiences of the enslaved people who lived at the property, which once spanned more than 10,000 acres across Desha, Drew

Highlighting Environmental Pollutants on Black Maternal Health at Howard University

Written By Jessica Moulite During this year’s  Black Maternal Health Week from April 11 – 17, Howard University professor and new mother Amy “Dr. A” Yeboah Quarkume, Ph.D., is considering how her ongoing research on environmental data bias has evolved to include a specific community: Black mothers. “In Fall 2023, two topics that students were passionate about in our Black Women in America course that had about 200 students were Black maternal health and environmental justice. So thinking about how these things intersect was something that was of interest to me,” said Quarkume, an  Africana Studies professor and graduate director of Howard University’s Center for

Bethune-Cookman University Students Join the Nation of Lifesavers at the National UNCF Conference

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students took a significant step towards becoming lifesavers by participating in hands-only CPR training at the National United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Conference. The American Heart Association (AHA) organized the session, empowering students to learn essential life-saving skills and join the nationwide movement of individuals trained in CPR. The event held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, gathered students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation to equip them with critical knowledge and skills in emergency response. Bethune-Cookman University, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, seized the opportunity

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism Welcomes Medgar Evers’ Cousin, Sandra Evers Manly

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications proudly welcomes Sandra Evers Manly, the cousin of Civil Rights Icon Medgar Evers, to campus on April 24th as part of a groundbreaking course, “Civil Rights Era and the Media,” spearheaded by Dean Julia Wilson, a renowned figure in journalism and international relations. Evers Manly is an author, philanthropist and founder of the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center. Wilson said the students have delved deep into the intersection of media and the civil rights movement. As part of the curriculum, Wilson has collaborated with History Makers, esteemed

FAMU Hosts Concert to Celebrate Unveiling of Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Auditorium will come alive on the evening of Thursday, April 18 with the sounds trumpets and saxophones in celebration of an academic program honoring two alumni and musical giants, Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley. The FAMU Jazz Ensemble Concert will begin at 7:30. p.m. It is being held in honor of the unveiling of the Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute marker to commemorate the renaming of the University’s music industry program. In his invitation to members of the Adderley family, FAMU President Larry Robinson said, “I am excited to invite

HBCUs Southern University and Grambling State Got $50k For Endowment Funds

By Shanique Yates As a hub of culture and celebration, it’s only right that New Orleans became the prime location for the Bayou Classic 50 years ago. For Southern University and Grambling State University students, alumni and fans alike, the annual event serves as the conclusion of homecoming season each year. This year, however, was especially golden, as it marked a milestone. “The Bayou Classic is a celebration of academic and higher excellence,” Danielle Robinson, head of community engagement and partnerships at Diageo told Blavity during the company’s on-the-ground activation this year. “Two amazing schools, two amazing football teams, two amazing bands

Norfolk State University Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipients

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each of these graduates has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community service. They personify the mission and goals of the University. Three graduates were selected to receive the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipients are: Dr. Walter R. Clemons is a two-time alumnus of Norfolk State University. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Old

Stillman to Partner with Regions Bank on Debit Card

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College, an Historically Black Liberal Arts College (HBCU) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, founded in 1876 holds to a tradition of excellence in education while keeping an eye on the future with innovative academic programming and a focus on teaching tomorrow’s leaders. Now, those future leaders, along with faculty, staff, alumni and fans, can show their support for their school with the new Stillman College branded Regions debit card. “HBCUs have a special role and place in our communities, and their history and influence can be felt through generations of graduates,” said Brian Jackson, head of Regions

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