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Black swing-state voters overwhelmingly back Harris — with key divides on age and gender, Howard poll shows

By Stephanie Perry An overwhelming majority of Black likely voters in battleground states said they’ll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November — though she needs to close the deal with some skeptical undecideds to reach President Joe Biden’s 2020 margins among Black voters. The data, from a new Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion poll of 963 likely Black voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — the seven core battleground states in the election — show 82% say they’ll vote for Harris, while 12% say they’ll vote for former President Donald Trump. Another 5% are undecided, and 1% plan to pick another candidate.

2nd Annual HBCU ‘U-KNOW’ Day Celebrates Education, Culture, and Community

The City of Tampa is gearing up for the 2nd Annual HBCU “U-KNOW” Day, hosted by City Councilwoman Gwendolyn “Gwen” Henderson. The community-driven event celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their legacy of excellence. The event took place on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Hanna Avenue City Center, located at 2555 East Hanna Avenue. As part of National HBCU Week, recognized from September 15-19, Tampa is proud to join cities across the nation in this year’s theme: “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet.” HBCU U–KNOW Day provides a platform

The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

By Rebecca Santana For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American leaders is under scrutiny — this time after a gunman hid in the shrubs along the fence of former President Donald Trump’s golf course for 12 hours. The man didn’t get a shot off, but critics question how he could be just several hundred yards away from Trump — especially after the Republican presidential candidate’s security was beefed up after his near-death experience in July. Biden administration officials praised the agency’s response, and former Secret Service agents say there are key

Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey

By Erica L. Green Vice President Kamala Harris harnessed the star power of one of her most powerful surrogates — and one of America’s foremost interviewers — to lay out a powerful pitch for her campaign on Thursday, as she passionately confronted pressing issues during a livestream forum with Oprah Winfrey. The event, “Unite for America,” was hosted by Ms. Winfrey and drew hundreds of thousands of viewers, bolstering a strategy that Ms. Harris’s campaign sees as crucial to reaching voters in battleground states and beyond in November. The event brought together members of over 100 online groups that have

Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience

By Ariyana Griffin Meharry Medical College is collaborating with local middle and high schools to provide workshops, summits and events for students to engage in science. The Tennessee-based HBCU was founded in 1876 by Samuel Meharry along with four of his brothers. The institution now serves as the nation’s largest private, independent, historically Black academic health training center. Understanding the importance of stimulating and inspiring young minds, the college has created several programs to give K-12 students the opportunity to have hands-on experiences with science. “We go and speak to students at every age level and our students love to

President Biden announces $1.3 billion investment into HBCUs during Philadelphia visit

By Eva Andersen President Biden announced an additional $1.3 billion investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during his speech at the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia. Hundreds of attendees cheered as Mr. Biden took the stage at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to support HBCUs. “In just four years, working with HBCU leaders, we’re making the most significant investment in Black America ever in American history,” Mr. Biden said. The announcement came shortly after the White House revealed the new funding, adding to the $16 billion already committed since 2021. “HBCUs have received $17

ASU’s Dr. Petty Presents at National HBCU Week Conference

By Kenneth Mullinax Dr. Tanjula Petty, Alabama State University’s vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation, has been tapped for the prestigious honor of being a leader at the annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference, sponsored by the White House Initiative on HBCUs and the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs. The conference’s theme is “Raise the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet.” The event began Sept. 16 in Philadelphia. Dr. Petty’s role is to preside over the session, titled “Advancing Strategic Engagement of Institutional and Economic Development Opportunities.” The session’s topic aligns directly with Dr. Petty’s

Harris and Trump both claim broad HBCU support.

By Bianca Quilantan Leaders of the nation’s historically Black colleges aren’t sold on either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, even though both candidates tout their support on the campaign trail. School presidents — usually key in galvanizing local communities to vote — have stayed uncharacteristically quiet this election due in part to the candidates’ thin policy agendas and concerns about how their historically underfunded institutions will benefit. Their silence risks the loss of an influential force in Black communities just two months before the election. “As a president, we should say who is speaking to our issues, and then we

NABJ journalists press Harris for policy details on Gaza and reparations

By Curtis Bunn Vice President Kamala Harris took questions from a panel of members of the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, with some moments turning tense as she outlined her vision for her administration if she wins the election in November. Over 45 minutes, Harris spoke about a number of policies, including her economic plan, which includes spurring new housing construction through tax credits and offering financial assistance for first-time homebuyers and expanding the child tax credit. She also spoke forcefully about abortion access in states like Georgia and the sudden scrutiny of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, who

Success Program Launch: Talent Pipeline for Black Engineering, Comp Sci Students

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By Ashley Mowreader For many college students, identifying a career path and establishing the skills they need to land their first postgraduate job can be a challenge. A 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed, conducted by Generation Lab, found 68 percent of students are at least somewhat stressed thinking about and preparing for their life after college. A cohort of students at Howard and Prairie View A&M Universities have one less thing to be stressed about, as they are participating in a guaranteed-job program through the industrial software company AVEVA, which supports students’ financial wellness in college and equips them for

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