By Ariel B. After more than 80 years since its construction, the symbol of the racial division known as the “spite wall’ in Northeast Baltimore has been torn down. The wall, which has long been a symbol of racism, was built in
Courtesy of Hampton University Three distinguished Hampton alumni were tapped to deliver keynote addresses as part of the 27th Annual School of Science Research Symposium which kicks off today at 4:00 p.m. and runs all day tomorrow in the Student Center. Keynote sessions
By Cache McClay When Kamala Harris, one of the early frontrunners for the 2020 Democratic nomination, talked about the importance of the university she attended, she shone a spotlight on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “When the federal government gives attention
By Alexis Clark Occupational Therapy Month is celebrated in April every year to recognize the contributions that help people improve their ability to participate in daily activities and achieve greater independence. From bathing to eating or helping with clothing yourself, the occupational
By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Law will host the inaugural Broady Symposium on Structural Inequality: Post-Racial Constitutionalism and the Roberts Court on April 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room. Distinguished scholars around the country will
By Stephanie Cobian Six Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students have been recognized by the Midwest Consortium – Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (MW-IC CAE) for their achievements as IC CAE Scholars at a pinning ceremony. Alexandre Mugisha, Jovita ‘Iris’ Desha, Assata Starks,
By President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. It’s an exciting time to be at Florida A&M University. The key academic and accountability indicators are pointing in the right direction. We are on the rise. For the fourth consecutive year, FAMU remains the highest-ranked public
Courtesy of Bowie State University Six students represented Bowie State at the World Congress on Undergraduate Research (WorldCUR) held from April 3 – 6 at the University of Warwick in Birmingham, England to showcase their projects on how to combat the food
Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University SNIPES, the leading streetwear and sneaker retailer, has announced the launch of its Pay It Forward initiative, a nationwide campaign to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative is part of SNIPES’ commitment to giving back to
By Kelsey Sharpe Tennessee State University alumna Oprah Winfrey is coming home to headline TSU’s Spring Commencement as the keynote speaker for the undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 6 at 8 a.m. CDT, in Hale Stadium. United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson,