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Sonic Boom welcomes Pasadena Tournament of RosesÂź President to JSU ahead of 2025 Rose ParadeÂź

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South welcomes Pasadena Tournament of Roses¼ Association President Ed Morales to campus Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. The Boom is set to perform in the Rose Parade on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Pasadena, California. “We are so excited to have the Jackson State University band known by so many as the — “Sonic Boom of the South” — march in Pasadena for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025! The parade and Jackson State share a legacy of music excellence and tradition,” said Morales. “We are

Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center Launches Exhibit Showcasing Work of Ghanian Photographer Gerald Annan-Forson

By Simone Boyd The Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) hosted “Archiving Revolution: The Spectacle of Power in Late 20th Century Ghana,” a panel conversation inspired by the “Revolution and Image-making in Postcolonial Ghana (1979-1985)” exhibit in the Howard University Museum featuring photography from Gerald Annan-Forson, whose work documents major political moments in the country. The MSRC has been instrumental in broadening the conversation of Annan’s work about the political history in Ghana, serving as a testament to the important role archiving plays in preserving history, and how art contributes to political conversations globally. The archive includes over 200,000 negatives and was first

FAMU Foundation provides scholarships

Courtesy of Florida A&M University College can be pretty costly. Fees can build up very quickly and never seem to end. FAMU offers a free and easy solution to this problem. FAMU Foundation scholarships are funded by multiple donors. Donors such as the Althea Gibson/The Cosby Family, the Beta Alpha Chapter of The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc 23 Ascensions-Spring Line of 1976 and so many more help keep the portal up and running as well as provide students with opportunities to pay off some college dues. “By donors willing to fund the scholarship portal, it makes me feel like

Local Curators Bring Cultuvue Exhibit to B-CU

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University The Mary McLeod Bethune Center for the Study of Women and Girls and the Carl Swisher Library are co-hosting a new portraiture exhibition on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. Kenneth Grant Inzpirations curated the Cultuvue interactive photography exhibit “to transform the way we perceive African Americans, countering the negative cultural stereotypes prevalent in mainstream media and society,” according to the group’s website. James and LaToya Carey, the masterminds behind Cultuvue, said they were dismayed to find only stereotypical depictions of Black men when they googled the phrase in 2020. The free exhibit is on display in

What will it take for HBCUs to be better funded?

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, and many more public historically Black colleges and universities are on the list. These HBCUs have been sound for many years, but the question remains as to why they are funded less than the predominately white institutions in their states. According to marketplace.org, HBCUs are chronically underfunded, due largely to state underinvestment, lower alumni contributions, and lower Black incomes and wealth. So those endowments reflect the loss of wealth in Black individuals, the research site reports. Many public HBCUs are funded less than their PWI counterparts, as

FVSU’s 37th Annual Scholarship Luncheon Exceeds Goal of $500,000

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University The scholarship luncheon at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) was a resounding success, with more than 700 attendees gathering under the theme “Igniting the Light: A Legacy of Giving.” Surpassing its ambitious fundraising goal of $500,000, the event brought together alumni, supporters, students, faculty/staff and distinguished guests to celebrate the university’s outstanding achievements and its unwavering commitment to nurturing student success. Keynote speaker Stevie Baggs Jr., actor, author and inspirational speaker, delivered a powerful and inspiring address, urging attendees to embrace the spirit of giving back to institutions like FVSU that serve as beacons

Now that Tennessee State University has a new board, expect turbulent times ahead

Written By Adrienne Hinds One of the earliest realizations I had when I started working as a full-time faculty member in higher education, after a 10-year career in corporate marketing, was that higher education operates differently than it appears. Job descriptions for administrative roles, especially at senior or management levels, almost always explicitly require experience in higher education. However, as the Tennessee State University board was vacated on March 28, with a replacement list immediately available — indicating that the Governor’s oïŹƒce had been sourcing and reaching out to potential members weeks, if not months, in advance — the future of

Lincoln University PA Partners With Getty Images To Illuminate Legacy & Safeguard Intellectual Heritage

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) established in 1854 and a leading institution renowned for its rich history and contributions to the community, is thrilled to announce a new content partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Lincoln’s ongoing mission to preserve and disseminate its rich legacy. As this year marks Lincoln University’s 170th anniversary, the institution is poised to showcase its illustrious history and highlight the contributions of important alumni such as the U.S. Supreme Court

JSU environmental scientist studies genetics of eco-friendly Nerium oleander plant that cleans environment

Courtesy of Jackson State University Naira A. Ibrahim, Ph.D., assistant professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to unravel the genetics of Nerium oleander, a landscape and ornamental plant hailed for its ability to clean the air and soil of pollutants and heavy metals. The NSF’s Excellence Intelligent Research (EiR) program funds Ibrahim’s research on the heavy-metal uptake and tolerance in Nerium oleander through transcriptome kaleidoscope. The study could potentially provide clues for understanding how phytoremediation plants help decontaminate environments. It’s a low-cost natural technique

B-CU Receives $1.4 Million Gift From Local Entrepreneur L. Gale Lemerand

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announced a generous $1.4 million donation from local entrepreneur and philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand today. The donation will be used to renovate two buildings on campus that will be known as the L. Gale Lemerand Academic Multiplex and the L. Gale Lemerand Football Complex. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t be overstated,” said Dr. William Berry, acting president and provost of B-CU. “He has been a friend of the university for many years now, and we are incredibly thankful for his kindness and investment in ensuring

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