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Free Sumner health expo with screenings for all, door prizes, lunch, more set for June

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 inks workforce development deal with United Airlines

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 students from six historically Black colleges and universities at flight training 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 University becomes first HBCU to partner with the Pentagon

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

Virginia NAACP sues school board that restored Confederate leaders’ names

By Daniel Arkin The Virginia chapter of the NAACP and five students filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the school board in Shenandoah County after the six-person body approved a proposal restoring the names of Confederate military leaders to two public schools. The lawsuit, first reported by NBC News, argues that the school board created “an unlawful and discriminatory educational environment for Black students,” according to a news release announcing the legal action. The suit alleges that the board, in restoring the Confederate names, violated the First and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

California Bill Would Establish ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation

By Margaret Attridge A proposed bill in California would recognize colleges and universities in the state that have a proven track record of educating and supporting Black students. Senate Bill 1348 would establish a Black-serving institution designation for institutions that have a Black student population of at least 10% or 1,500 students. Additional qualifications institutions must have include: A Black Student Success program A robust African American Studies Program Outreach programs and services to the Black community that demonstrate a commitment to Black and African American student success Written certification from the institution’s chief administrative officer confirming their commitment to addressing Black and African American

Majority of Black Americans believe U.S. institutions are conspiring against them, poll finds

Most Black Americans say they’ve experienced racial discrimination regularly or from time to time, which colors how they view U.S. institutions like policing, the political system and the media, according to a study on conspiracy theories. The study released by the Pew Research Center examined the intersection of race and conspiratorial beliefs. It’s the second installment in the research group’s series on how Black Americans see success and failure. The study defines racial conspiracy theories as ideas that Black Americans might have about “the actions of U.S. institutions” that aren’t necessarily the stated goals of the institution. The study stresses that these

Kenya Partners With American HBCUs for STEM Exchange Program

By Evan Castillio Kenya is partnering with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the Eastern Seaboard to enhance student and faculty exchanges. Kenyan President William Ruto visited women’s HBCU Spelman College in Atlanta on May 21 to announce a faculty and student exchange program to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the U.S. and Kenya. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), representatives from Spelman, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Howard University signed the agreement. In an increasingly technology-driven world, STEM is the bedrock of innovation and progress, and a workforce skilled in STEM is essential for

Biden-Harris Administration Extends Loan Consolidation Window To Get Credit Toward Forgiveness Programs

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced an update on the timing of the payment count adjustment. This administrative fix ensures borrowers get proper credit for progress borrowers made toward income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The payment count adjustment is now anticipated to be fully implemented in September 2024. At that time, borrowers with Direct Loans or Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans held by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will see a full and accurate count of their progress toward loan forgiveness. Because of this updated timeline, borrowers with non-federally held FFEL loans who apply to consolidate by June 30 can

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

By Faris Tanyos Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday. “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the statement read. Robinson was born in 1937 and grew up on Chicago’s South Side, one of seven children. She trained as a teacher before working as a secretary. She married Fraser Robinson, and they had two children together, Michelle and Craig Robinson. Fraser died in 1991. When her son-in-law, former President Barack Obama, won

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