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By Julia Busiek, UC Newsroom University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has awarded the UC Presidential Medal to hoops legend, best-selling author, philanthropist and UCLA alum Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The university’s highest honor, the award recognizes Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s transformative advocacy for education, health and social justice, his steadfast support of his alma mater and his efforts to inspire student-athletes on and off the court. Athletic excellence “I remember when Kareem started out at UCLA,” said President Drake, speaking at a ceremony honoring Mr. Abdul-Jabbar on September 19 in Los Angeles. “He was already a legend, and many of us were The post Kareem Abdul-Jabbar awarded UC Presidential Medal appeared first on HBCU News.

By Sarah Hammond, Atlanta News First Solving the gun violence epidemic with data is what a group of Atlanta leaders came together to do Wednesday, September 18. During a roundtable discussion, representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine, the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Atlanta, law enforcement and elected officials discussed paths forward. Organizers said the meeting was to gather ideas ahead of a major symposium to present solutions next year. As an emergency physician, Dr. Adrian Tyndall has seen the impact of gun violence firsthand. “I’ve been facing this issue for the last 27 years,” Tyndall, Dean and Executive Vice The post Atlanta Community Leaders Work to Prevent Gun Violence Using Data appeared first on HBCU News.

By Aziah Siid What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge in applications from high school seniors after the murder of George Floyd. And along with increasingly being seen by Black high school students and families as havens of safety — both physically and culturally — HBCUs produce nearly 13% of all Black graduates, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. I’m a Morgan State graduate, so I know first-hand these schools aren’t just academic institutions. They’re a The post 5 HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence appeared first on HBCU News.

Pras Michél, a founding member of the Grammy-winning hip-hop group The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit against bandmate Lauryn Hill, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract related to… The post Ms. Lauryn Hill Issues a Response to Pras Michél Accusing Her of Fraud in Lawsuit first appeared on . The post Ms. Lauryn Hill Issues a Response to Pras Michél Accusing Her of Fraud in Lawsuit appeared first on .

Former Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy was arrested last night for what Scottsdale Police are calling a case of “extreme DUI”. Scottsdale PD reported that they pulled Lacy… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Former GB Packers Star Eddie Lacy Arrested For “Extreme DUI” In Arizona first appeared on . The post SOURCE SPORTS: Former GB Packers Star Eddie Lacy Arrested For “Extreme DUI” In Arizona appeared first on .

Once word was out that a new documentary series, “Tupac: Cover Up,” was released for the late rapper’s death anniversary on September 13, 2024, a panicked group of individuals began… The post Controversial New Docuseries ‘Tupac: Cover-Up’ Gets Pressure To Make Changes, Instead Finds Home On Xumo Play first appeared on . The post Controversial New Docuseries ‘Tupac: Cover-Up’ Gets Pressure To Make Changes, Instead Finds Home On Xumo Play appeared first on .

Grammy nominated, NY Times Best Selling Author, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is set to host the 4th Annual Sno Ball Gala, a night of glamor and giving back, on Thursday, October 3, 2024. This… The post Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins Announces 4th Annual Sno Ball Gala first appeared on . The post Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins Announces 4th Annual Sno Ball Gala appeared first on .

Today, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced a series of undercard matchups  for the ninth installment of its Most Valuable Prospects series as the company expands into Puerto Rico, taking place… The post SOURCE SPORTS: MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9 Undercard Bouts Announced first appeared on . The post SOURCE SPORTS: MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9 Undercard Bouts Announced appeared first on .

When it rains, it pours, at least when it comes to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles. The disgraced mogul is facing potential lawsuits from over 100 individuals accusing him of… The post Diddy Reportedly Facing Over 100 New Potential Lawsuits first appeared on . The post Diddy Reportedly Facing Over 100 New Potential Lawsuits appeared first on .

This is why you can’t believe everything you read, hear, and see on the World Wide Web. Drake’s representatives have reportedly denied allegations that he sent Kendrick Lamar a cease… The post Drake’s Reps Deny Sending Kendrick Lamar Cease and Desist For ‘Not Like Us’ During Upcoming Super Bowl LIX first appeared on . The post Drake’s Reps Deny Sending Kendrick Lamar Cease and Desist For ‘Not Like Us’ During Upcoming Super Bowl LIX appeared first on .

People have a lot of time and apparently money on their hands. In the world of weird election season oddities, a man recently went viral for smashing a guitar he… The post See It: Man Weirdly Pays $4,000 To Smash ‘Autographed’ Taylor Swift Guitar That Was Likely Fake first appeared on . The post See It: Man Weirdly Pays $4,000 To Smash ‘Autographed’ Taylor Swift Guitar That Was Likely Fake appeared first on .

Fashion season is in full swing, especially with Paris Fashion Week being a global extravaganza. Now, A-list actor Lupita Nyong’o has been named Chanel’s newest ambassador, as reported exclusively by… The post Chanel Brand Names Lupita Nyong’o Newest Esteemed Ambassador first appeared on . The post Chanel Brand Names Lupita Nyong’o Newest Esteemed Ambassador appeared first on .