Representation matters during the holiday season. These moms are prioritizing exposing their children to a Black Santa Claus.
These moms know that representation matters — even during the holiday season — and they’re prioritizing exposing their Bl ...
Posted Tuesday, December 12th 2023 at 11:09AM
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The halls of the White House buzzed with a distinct energy last Friday. It wasn't the usual political fervor, but the quiet power of brotherhood. Men clad in the signature black and gold of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gathered to celebrate thei ...
Posted Tuesday, December 12th 2023 at 10:43AM
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December is a widely known host to many celebrations. Still, no holiday compares to that of celebrating the basic rights of every human. This Human Rights Day, we commit to celebrate this year’s theme of freedom, equality, and justice for all.
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Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 3:01PM
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Less than a week after the Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 35-14 on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium for the SWAC Championship, all Florida eyes were back on the stadium looking for champions. The recently renova ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 2:01PM
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Five historically Black universities are on a list of 20 institutions serving students of color to receive federal education funding for research and development and to improve completion rates for underserved students.
The Education Department an ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 1:55PM
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The university released a statement Sunday night expressing its disappointment after opposing fans at Illinois State used racial slurs towards one of NSU's athletes.
NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State men's basketball team traveled to play Illinois ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 1:33PM
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Robert Jones and the Norfolk State men’s basketball team secured a big 64-58 non-conference road win over Illinois State on Saturday, but social media wasn’t buzzing about the outcome.
About midway through the second half, Jones and Illinois State ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 10:42AM
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AFTER MAKING HISTORY WITH THE FIRST HBCU GYMNASTICS TEAM, GYMNASTS AT FISK WILL COMPETE AGAINST FIVE OTHER TEAMS LED BY BLACK WOMEN COACHES ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY IN 2024.
The Fisk University gymnastics team made history last year when they ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2023 at 10:02AM
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According to the latest research, diverse companies have a 2.3 times higher rate of cash flow for each employee than companies that aren’t as diverse.
If you aren’t currently focusing on diversity hiring, there are even more benefits to improving ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 4:14PM
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are among the most important topics facing HR, people teams and recruiting professionals.
Knowing a wide range of statistics related to workplace diversity and inclusion might help you and your team better ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 3:43PM
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Student-Athletes at Jackson State continue to graduate at record rates, according to the NCAA 22-23 GSR report released Wednesday. The report data provides that the JSU Tigers’ overall GSR was 89 percent, the highest among all Division I HBCU’s in th ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 1:54PM
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Benedict College head coach Chennis Berry has been named the new head football coach at South Carolina State it was announced at a Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday.
Berry will replace the legendary Buddy Pough who an ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 12:38PM
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WWE’s Next in Line is one of the country’s most robust NIL development programs and as of today is adding more athletes to their pipeline. Created in December 2021, the platform utilizes NIL to curate a diverse talent pool identifying unique college ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 12:17PM
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The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it approved an additional $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt cancellation for roughly 80,000 borrowers.
The move is the latest in a series of efforts underway at the Education Department ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 10:51AM
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Amidst a backdrop of national upheaval and uncertainty, fostering diversity and inclusion (D&I) within your company has never been more crucial. Following widespread protests against racial injustice and systemic racism, coupled with recent developme ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 4:17PM
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The Jackson City Council on Tuesday welcomed to its meeting the newly announced president of Jackson State University — Marcus Thompson.
But one council member, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, had choice words about Thompson's selection as the h ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 3:50PM
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The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders.
After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 3:19PM
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — ABC News President Kim Godwin will help Florida A&M University celebrate the Fall class of 2023. Godwin, who is also an alum of the university will deliver the keynote speech at a ceremony later this month.
In a statemen ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 2:41PM
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Angel Rich-Jones and her husband, Karl Jones, are helping Black people golf!
The couple has launched a non-profit partnership with Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) member and President of PGA REACH Middle-Atlantic, J.P. Lunn, to launch a si ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 11:49AM
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Hampton University has won the first-of-its-kind HBCU Financial Literacy Bowl! The Financial Literacy Bowl is a two-phased competition that trains college leaders to teach their peers about personal finance.
The first round of the Society for Fina ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 11:25AM
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In a pioneering collaboration between Howard University’s Swim and Dive Team and Warner Bros. Pictures, an exciting event is set to unfold at the iconic Burr Gymnasium on Saturday, December 9th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The “Aquaman and The Lost King ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 10:50AM
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As companies recognize and emphasize the importance of workplace diversity, they need to set metrics to measure impact and success. A diversity recruitment strategy helps organizations prioritize, track, and deliver on their goals.
Of course, recr ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 3:37PM
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Alabama A&M University alumna, Jennifer Gray, has designed the first Nike shoe inspired by her alma mater. Gray’s design represents one of five Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) selected to be a part of the popular brand’s fourth Ya ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:52PM
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With the holidays approaching, it is the time of year where most college students are given the opportunity to reunite with their families. After a long semester juggling, classes, clubs, and events, Thanksgiving and Christmas break serve as a time o ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:33PM
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