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Merger Talk Sparks Tensions Between SAU and Shaw Leaders

By Josh Moody As embattled Saint Augustine’s University fights for its survival amid severe financial issues, accreditation challenges and multiple lawsuits, Board of Trustees chairman Brian Boulware is alleging that local power players are trying to force a merger between SAU and Shaw University. The proposal would unite two historically Black universities in Raleigh, N.C., each with a history stretching back over 150 years. Prominent local community members are reportedly driving the idea, which Boulware and Saint Augustine’s current president oppose—even as the university faces an uncertain future. Shaw officials, meanwhile, have remained quiet on the potential merger. An Explosive

Nurses in Black-Serving Hospitals Faced More Distress

Courtesy of Pennsylvania State University A recent study led by scholars at the University of Pennsylvania has found nurses working in hospitals with predominately Black patients experienced the highest levels of moral distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors collected data from 3,675 nurses at 90 hospitals from March 2021 to April 2021 and found nurses in Black-serving hospitals were twice as likely to experience moral distress than nurses from non-predominately Black-serving hospitals. Moral distress is defined as a feeling of being prevented from making a morally-ethical decision, which contributes to mental health challenges. Nurses under moral distress are more likely to

Democrats Push to Double Pell Grant, Aid Dreamers

By Matthew Arrojas Democrats are making another push to increase the maximum Pell Grant award as the 2024 election season heats up. Thirty-three senators and 28 members of the House of Representatives co-introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act on Thursday. The bill, among other things, would nearly double the maximum Pell Grant award and tie future funding to inflation to ensure the grant for low- and middle-income college students retains its purchasing power. This proposal would also open the program to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, commonly referred to as Dreamers. “The Pell Grant is the cornerstone of

Black Brain Study Sheds Light on Neurological Disparities

By Alia Sajani Priscilla Agnew-Hines will never be able to forget that day in early 2020. On March 26, just weeks after Covid-19 officially became a global pandemic, her son died from an overdose. Larry, 41, was a chef, a drummer for his gospel church, and the son who challenged Priscilla’s barbecue skills during summer cookouts. He also struggled with addiction. That, she knew. But what made him more prone to addiction? “What part of the brain triggers mental illness?” Priscilla asked during a recent interview. “If we continue to be quiet, no one will understand the process of mental

San Francisco to Host HBCU Satellite Campus by 2030

By Quintessa Williams San Francisco’s Mayor, London N. Breed, has announced a plan to bring a satellite campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU) to the city as part of her 30 by 30 initiative. The proposal, named Black 2 San Francisco, aims to increase the city’s population by 300,000 residents and students by 2030. The Black 2 San Francisco initiative, led by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, will offer a city grant to a selected HBCU to aid in the establishment of a satellite campus in downtown San Francisco. The campus will cater to

California Black Caucus Pushes 14 Reparations Bills

By Kathryn Geiger Several members of California’s Legislative Black Caucus launched a statewide tour in San Diego Saturday to promote a slate of 14 reparations bills, including a measure that could change the state constitution to end forced prison labor. That measure and several others designed to mitigate the effects of racism and slavery will face important legislative deadlines in the next two weeks. Caucus members and other reparations proponents said they will hold similar State of Black California community listening sessions events in six cities over the next five months. The Black Caucus’ 14 reparations bills tackle education, business, criminal

Free Health & Wellness EXPO Returns to Sumner County

By Katie Nixon Free health and wellness services will be available to Sumner County residents of all ages later this month. Screenings for pediatrics, dental and adult health, plus other financial workshops, employment opportunities and CPR trainings are expected on June 29. The TN-Meharry Medical College HBCU Wellness Project’s Health and Wellness EXPO “Wellness Begins With We” is scheduled from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at West Eastland Church of Christ, 342 W Eastland Ave in Gallatin. In previous years, more than 300 people have received services at the EXPO, Angelic Branding Owner and Lead Strategist Jonaé Woods said. Only about 180 community

DSU Partners with United to Boost Black Pilot Careers

By Katie Labeling Delaware State University and United Airlines have finalized their agreement that opens the door for students to be trained to fly with a major airliner. First announced in 2021, the agreement allows DSU Aviation Students the chance to enter United Aviate, United Airlines’ career development program for pilots. As many pilots fly hundreds of hours before progressing to regional and then national airlines, the United Aviate will allow a more streamlined path for DSU graduates. “Our partnership with United Airlines and their Aviate program has been several years in the making and includes a deep, long-standing partnership with JPMorgan Chase and

United Airlines Hosts HBCU Students at Flight Center

By Allie Jennerjahn United Airlines is showing students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) that aviation is an attainable career option. On Wednesday, the airline hosted nearly 50 college students at its Flight Training Center in Denver for a day long event. “It’s the place where all of our pilots come to be trained, and re-certified and gain those skills that they need to be the best in the industry. And so for these young people today to join us to really get that exposure … is really kind of that eye opening magic moment,” said Anel Ruiz, the

Howard Secures $90M Pentagon Deal for Tech Research

By Sarah Beth Guevara Howard University becomes the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to partner with the Pentagon for military technology research featuring a five-year, $90 million contract. The research center is the first Department of Defense university research center sponsored by the Air Force and will focus on tactical autonomy, according to president of Howard University Wayne A.I. Frederic. The vice president of research at Howard University, Bruce Jones, said that the $90 million contract is the largest research contract signed by a HBCU in history. “Howard has always made history, and it’s always been dedicated to

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