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Plans to release the first hostages under the latest deal Israel reached with Hamas were delayed late Wednesday. CNN's Matthew Chance talks with family and supporters of some of those taken.

The hostage deal would see Israelis held captive by Hamas released in exchange for a number of jailed Palestinian women and children. CNN's Nima Elbagir looks at a radio station that has dedicated its airwaves to families of Palestinians desperately trying to reach out to their loved ones held in Israeli prisons.

CNN's Nic Robertson has spent more than six weeks in Israel, reporting on the bloody aftermath of Hamas' October 7 attack and on the explosive battles in the rubble of Gaza City. He looks back at these unprecedented weeks of fighting -- and ahead to what the future of the conflict may hold.

By Sydney Haywood and Joe Fryer Jonathon Heyward’s career is full of accomplishments, but it has also been marked by what he describes as “serendipitous moments.” Heyward, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s new musical director, said he started playing the cello at age 10 because there were too many students at his performing arts school in Charleston, South Carolina, who wanted to play violin. “The violin line was completely out the door and no one was in the cello line,” Heyward said. “I was ready to go home.” Heyward said this brief moment of childhood impatience expanded into a love of the instrument, setting The post New symphony director breaks ground in Baltimore in signature Chuck Taylors appeared first on HBCU News.

By Nyah Peebles LeBron James’ talk show, “The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is hitting the road and visiting three HBCUs this homecoming season. “The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is an unfiltered discussion featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. LeBron James and a variety of special guests gather in various barber shops to speak honestly on sports, music, pop culture, and more. The show will make appearances at Tennessee State University, Hampton University, and North Carolina A&T University during each school’s homecoming week. ‘The Shop’ co-creator Paul Rivera revealed to Andscape, that those universities were chosen for a specific reason. “We selected these three schools for various reasons, The post LeBron James’ Show ‘The Shop’ To Film At Three HBCUs This Fall appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University’s Ninth President Charlotte P. Morris, who has served the university for almost 40 years in different capacities, will retire as planned next spring. During her tenure, she led the development of the five-year strategic plan, which set the university’s direction, and celebrated a very significant increase in research grants awarded to the university  ̶ including some focused on health disparities for African Americans in general and others targeting cancer in the Black community. The Board of Trustees has hired an executive search firm to conduct the search for the university’s 10th president with particular interest The post Tuskegee University President Charlotte P. Morris to Retire appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kyra Purvis, Those living in Calhoun County, Alabama have received increased access to affordable health care. The St. Michael’s Medical Clinic has been expanded and is now the Dr. David Satcher and St. Michael’s Medical Clinic and Community Learning Center. The expansion comes from investments made by the city of Anniston and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (RMC) Health Systems. The new clinic opened its doors to the public on November 6 at its new location on Mulberry Avenue. The clinic is categorized as a free and charitable clinic, meaning all services are offered at no cost to the patient. The post Anniston Community Sees Expansion in Affordable Health Care appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Stillman College The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Council of Presidents voted unanimously to extend membership to Stillman College (Ala.) beginning July 1, 2024. GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes also announced that Visit Tuscaloosa was awarded the bid to host the 2024 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, which will be held at Stillman’s Birthright Alumni Hall February 28 to March 3, 2024. Stillman will join Voorhees University (S.C.) and Wilberforce University (Ohio), who were announced as new members this week. “This is an exciting week for the GCAC,” stated Dr. Ki Baker Barnes, GCAC The post Stillman College to Become 13th Member of Gulf Coast Athletic Conference appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Lincoln University of Missouri With an initiative to revitalize and beautify Jefferson City, Lincoln University of Missouri has secured a $50,000 Home Depot Retool Your School Community Improvement Grant. Through this grant, Lincoln will partner with Building Community Bridges (BCB) to turn vacant, unkept city-owned and privately owned tracks into lush orchards and gardens. This project will enhance life for Jefferson City residents through urban beautification and contribute to the community by providing fresh produce. The project will engage local residents in the effort and aligns with the city’s Old Munichburg area renovation plans. Home Depot selected Lincoln University as The post Lincoln University of Missouri Wins Home Depot Grant to Transform Jefferson City’s Old Munichburg with Urban Garden Project appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Alabama A&M University Victoria’s Secret & Co. has recently embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance diverse suppliers and responsible sourcing. In a departure from fashion industry standards, the global clothing and beauty brand now purchases cotton directly from four Alabama family farms – one Black-owned, and three women-owned. The initiative eliminates intermediaries to ensure farmers receive all proceeds from their crops which in turn supports their land and communities. Alabama A&M alumnus Billy Bridgeforth and his family-run Bridgeforth Farms in Tanner, Alabama are helping break down barriers as one of the project’s partners. Bridgeforth Farms holds over 10,000 acres of land across four The post Victoria’s Secret Partners with AAMU Alumnus, Black-Owned Bridgeforth Farms appeared first on HBCU News.

Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next year, the hall announced Thursday, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March. “The 2024 inductee class has broken barriers, challenged the status quo, and left an impact on history,” the Hall of Fame said in its announcement. Eight other honorees were announced in the spring. Williams and Bridges became available after the date and location of the ceremony were changed, a spokesman said. Williams, 42, is a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion The post Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State was presented with a big check by PepsiCo at the JSU vs. Alcorn game on Saturday, Nov. 18. Pictured left to right: Darrin Morris, franchise development director for Pepsi; Gwen Caples, interim vice president of Institutional Advancement; Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., acting president of JSU; Shelley Brown Floyd, executive vice president of Brown Bottling Group; Bill Brown, president and CEO of Brown Bottling Group and Ashley Robinson, vice president and director of athletics at JSU. Jackson State University’s Tiger Food Pantry received $50,000 from PepsiCo as part of the beverage company’s ongoing support of The post Jackson State University receives 50K from PepsiCo to address food access appeared first on HBCU News.