By Matt Egan A congressional committee probing campus antisemitism is expanding its investigation to include Columbia University and demanding the Ivy League school turn over a trove of documents to lawmakers. In a 16-page letter delivered to Columbia leaders Monday afternoon, Rep.
Courtesy of Wilberforce University āThe introduction of a gymnastics team aligns with our commitment to provide inclusive athletic programs and highlights our belief in the power of diversity in sports and empowering future generations of gymnasts,āĀ said Wilberforce President Dr. Vann R. Newkirk.
By Quintessa Williams The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland wants to ensure the stateās lone land-grant Historically Black University, theĀ University of Maryland-Eastern Shore,Ā is fully fundedĀ every year going forward. It comes after the Biden AdministrationĀ found that 19 public land grant HBCUsĀ were underfunded for
Courtesy of Bowie State University Dozens of Bowie State University students joined withĀ Rise Against Hunger, an organization dedicated to addressing food scarcity across the world, on Friday, January 26, 2024, to package over 20,000 meals of rice, soy and vegetablesĀ for families
Written By Hunter Bell Clark Atlanta University continues to make history as its museumās artwork will be on display at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City. Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is one of several HBCU museums
By Aron Smith Jackson State University alumna Wanda GilmoreĀ sets to be honored with the prestigiousĀ 2024 Black Engineer of the Year AwardĀ (BEYA) for Science Spectrum Trailblazer at the 38th BEYA STEM DTX Conference from February 15-17. The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals
Courtesy of Norfolk State University In the spring semester of 2023, five Masters of Social Work students co-authored a peer-reviewed article with Assistant Professor, Dr. Valjean Livingston, of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. The article discusses religiosity and mental
ByĀ Curtis Bunn After the rallying cry āOscars So Whiteā emerged in 2015, calling out the general exclusion of Black filmmakers and movies from the annual awards ceremony, Agnes Moss stewed on it for a few years. The dismissal of Black-led films had
By Ileana Garnand TheĀ Denton Black Film FestivalĀ kicks off its 10-year anniversary this week, with screenings, concerts, art exhibits and more. Prominently featured at the festival isĀ Lauren Kelley ā a visual artist, curator and cultural producer who works in various media. In recent
By Quintessa Williams Claflin UniversityĀ received aĀ $1.8 million grantĀ for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often areas of concern in rural, minority communities. The University was among the first selected to participate in the
