At the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Simone Manuel achieved a significant milestone by securing her sixth Olympic medal. Competing in the women’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay, Manuel anchored the U.S. team to a silver medal, setting a new American rec ...
Posted Monday, July 29th 2024 at 12:07PM
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Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, has been awarded a substantial grant of $2.2 million from the National Park Service to restore and upgrade three historic buildings on its campus. This funding is part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s HBCU (His ...
Posted Monday, July 29th 2024 at 12:02PM
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Howard University’s football team, coming off a historic 2023 season, is facing a preseason ranking that many feel does not fully reflect their achievements. Last year, the Bison secured their first outright MEAC title in thirty years and competed ...
Posted Monday, July 29th 2024 at 11:55AM
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The PROPEL Center Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator, in collaboration with Apple through its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, is dedicated to enhancing diversity in the arts and entertainment sectors by empowering students from Historica ...
Posted Monday, July 29th 2024 at 11:42AM
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the inaugural HBCU Family Day took place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the JCC at Richmond Terrace Cornerstore in New Brighton, marking a significant milestone for the community. This groundbreaking event was organized collaboratively by the Staten ...
Posted Monday, July 29th 2024 at 11:37AM
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The Olympics have long been a platform where the world’s top athletes showcase their talents and elevate their nations. African American athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have used this stage to demonstrate their ex ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 11:55AM
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The nine historically Black fraternities and sororities are intensifying their efforts to promote voter awareness and registration during this election year. This initiative is a core component of their mission and reflects their commitment to ensuri ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 11:46AM
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In Hagerstown, Maryland, many local youths have limited knowledge about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a situation largely attributable to their rural surroundings and the lack of personal connections to these institutions. Asi ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 11:35AM
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Sloane Stephens, a distinguished professional tennis player who won the US Open in 2017 and achieved a top world ranking of #3, is also widely recognized for her dedication to philanthropy and community service. In 2013, at the age of 20, she founded ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 11:18AM
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On July 21, 2024, a significant wave of support for Kamala Harris emerged from 44,000 Black women who rallied online under the hashtag #WinWithBlackWomen, raising over $1.5 million in just three hours. The following day, 53,000 Black men, organized a ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 11:05AM
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On July 25, 2024, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) received the Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). This prestigious award honors AOPO's Historically Black Colleges and ...
Posted Friday, July 26th 2024 at 10:49AM
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Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), a prominent Historically Black University located in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced significant outcomes from a collaborative effort with nonprofit InsideTrack and UNCF to enhance first-year student reten ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 4:10PM
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Amina Hammond embarked on her entrepreneurial journey with HBCU Leggings during the challenging 2020 lockdown, a time fraught with heightened emotions, political turbulence, and the complexities of remote living. Juggling her personal well-being, a f ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 4:05PM
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Disney on the Yard is a dedicated initiative by The Walt Disney Company aimed at building a supportive community for alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within its workforce. This initiative focuses on providing meaningful ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 2:35PM
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North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a distinguished legacy of catering to adult learners with a profound commitment to their unique needs. Currently, the state is striving to achieve a 66% overall attainment rat ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 2:33PM
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The Office of Naval Research has awarded an $8 million contract aimed at advancing national defense capabilities and fostering diversity in the defense workforce. Spanning three years, the contract will fund collaborative research efforts between Ben ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 2:31PM
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Livingstone College has recently received significant donations aimed at enhancing campus facilities and student resources. The first donation was made during the fall 2023 homecoming celebration, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's efforts ...
Posted Thursday, July 25th 2024 at 2:28PM
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Abbott Laboratories has partnered with four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the Abbott Scholars Program to address the lack of diversity in the medical field. Launched in 2021 with a $5 million commitment, the program aim ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 1:56PM
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Bowie State University's football program, led by head coach Kyle Jackson, is preparing with optimism and determination for the 2024 season. Despite finishing last season with a 6-4 record, Coach Jackson sees it as a valuable learning experience that ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 1:52PM
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Cara Johnson-Graves and Jenae Johnson-Carr, sisters and founders of Epic Everyday, have launched a Black-owned lifestyle brand focused on inclusivity and empowerment for children of color. Their product line includes accessories, apparel, and home go ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 1:48PM
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Jackson State University (JSU) has made history in Mississippi and among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by receiving the prestigious Founder’s Award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This accolade, typically bestow ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 1:03PM
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The issue of severe underfunding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) compared to predominantly white institutions (PWIs) has been well-documented for decades. Last year, data released by the Biden administration revealed that lan ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 1:00PM
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The Harford County Board of Education garnered attention recently by unanimously voting to reinstate an Advanced Placement (AP) course on African American studies, overturning a previous decision to cancel it. The initial cancellation had sparked sig ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2024 at 12:57PM
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This summer, UCLA is hosting six students from Howard University, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University as part of the Summer Research and Admission Pathways Program. This initiative aims to introduce talented undergraduates from Historically ...
Posted Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 at 10:09AM
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The initiative led by the University of Delaware's Art Conservation Department in collaboration with various organizations to enhance the preservation of photographic collections at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs):
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Posted Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 at 9:54AM
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