By Ryan Bass In Treasure Island, Fla. — just west of Tampa — residents are still struggling to recover after being hit by back-to-back hurricanes. Areas off the Gulf of Mexico were hit first by Hurricane Helene, then, a few weeks later, by Hurricane Milton. Now, communities are
Courtesy of Howard University On Nov. 20, Stacey Abrams, Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, captivated an audience of students in Douglass Hall with a post-election dialogue centered on the future of political engagement following
Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, has received a $2.5 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to establish the Spelman Strategic and Security Studies Center. As an affiliate of the
Courtesy of North Carolina A&T University According to new rankings released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has once again solidified its position as a leading institution for Black graduates. For the eleventh year, A&T
Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University addressed issues of food insecurity and shelter during the observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which featured a series of programs designed to educate, engage, and inspire action among students, faculty, and
By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today the convening of the 15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024. This year’s theme is “Stigma No More…It’s 2024!” The purpose of the conference is to end negative beliefs
This year marks a significant milestone for the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans. The school proudly celebrates 50 years of accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work program from the Council on Social Work
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $500,000 in grants to a variety of research, preservation and outreach activities related to the Underground Railroad and freedom seekers. In collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH),
The Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement is the premier recognition of excellence in scholarship by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. This prestigious annual prize, open to scholars across diverse fields and disciplines, honors those whose work has made outstanding
By Curtis Bunn The Congressional Black Caucus will boast a record 62 members for the next session of Congress, contributing toward the highest number of Black federal lawmakers in history, according to the organization. In all, 67 Black people will serve in Congress.
