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Written by Jackson State University Jackson State University is proud to announce that five students were among an elite group chosen to attend the Honeywell HBCU Leadership Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The summit offered a unique platform for HBCU students to gain essential professional development skills such as resume crafting, delivering impactful elevator pitches, mastering interview techniques, effective networking, and exploring internship opportunities. Mya Thomas, one of the selected students, expressed her gratitude, “Being chosen to represent Jackson State University as one of 33 students at the Honeywell HBCU Leadership Summit was an honor. Learning from experienced and new The post Jackson State University students gain real-world opportunities at Honeywell HBCU leadership summit appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Hayya Shah As part of a collaboration that was announced and then subsequently expanded earlier this year, Amazon and Howard University have announced the 2023 recipients of their gift project awards and doctoral fellowship. These accolades recognize individuals whose proposed projects fulfill the collaboration’s mission to bring differentiated research to the forefront. Funded by Amazon and housed in the College of Engineering and Architecture, the gift project awards support faculty research projects with an initial focus on machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP). The doctoral fellowship award funds an independent research project conducted by a Ph.D. candidate in ML and NLP. The post Amazon and Howard University Announce Inaugural Fellowship and Gift Project Awards appeared first on HBCU News.

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University has positioned itself as a trailblazer in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education. A five-week online AI course is just one of the ways Dr. Robbie Melton has had TSU bridge the digital divide by bringing this latest technology to the Nashville community and others. Melton, who also oversees the smart innovation technology center, taught the free AI course that attracted over 160 participants globally. “I strategically positioned TSU to serve as the professional development center for the HBCUs, looking at the opportunities, the possibilities, and the challenges regarding AI,” Dr. The post TSU Leads Artificial Intelligence Impact In Higher Education appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Hampton University Earlier this year PepsiCo announced the inaugural “Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship” named after Mary J. Blige’s festival and summit of the same name, as part of a shared mission to celebrate and advocate for Black women. On Tuesday, November 28, Mary J. Blige will be on-campus alongside PepsiCo’s Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and Multicultural Development, to present the scholarship to a Hampton University female student. Totaling $60,000 to be unlocked over two years, the scholarship covers costs for half of the student’s undergraduate education, with this year’s The post Mary J. Blige To Personally Award Hampton University Student With Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength Of A Woman Scholarship appeared first on HBCU News.

By Nyah Peebles Morehouse College has partnered with The Student Freedom Initiative and Stats Perform, a global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry to launch an “AI in Basketball” course. Per Business Wire, the partnership aims to offer education about applications of AI in sports, provide internships, and expand job opportunities upon graduation for students attending AUCC member institutions. “The promise of AI in sports is emerging; leveraging sports is a perfect pathway to expose our HBCU students to the foundational principles of AI and address the wealth gap by better positioning them for the in-demand jobs of the future,” Student Freedom Initiative The post Morehouse College To Launch AI Sports Course appeared first on HBCU News.

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mom, is coming to the singer’s defense after haters were critical of her complexion in a picture from the Renaissance film premiere. Beyoncé was photographed in a stunning head-to-toe silver look, which Versace created. Some pockets of the Internet questioned Queen Bey’s skin tone, accusing her of skin bleaching and attempting to […] The post Tina Knowles Slams Critics of Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Premiere Look as ‘Hate and Jealousy’ first appeared on The Source. The post Tina Knowles Slams Critics of Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Premiere Look as ‘Hate and Jealousy’ appeared first on The Source.

50 Cent is currently overseas performing on the international leg of his Final Lap Tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. Not only does the project go down in history as one of the greatest rap albums of all time, but 50’s recent live performances proved his ability […] The post 50 Cent Reveals “Many Men” Was His Least Favorite Song On ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin” first appeared on The Source. The post 50 Cent Reveals “Many Men” Was His Least Favorite Song On ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin” appeared first on The Source.

Offset delves into his upcoming solo album, Set It Off, and reveals an unexpected source of inspiration for his solo journey in a recent interview with GQ. During the conversation, Offset revealed he was inspired by Tyler, the Creator, to go solo. “It was a year ago, at the Roc Nation Brunch, and I was […] The post Offset Says Tyler, the Creator Inspired Him to Go Solo first appeared on The Source. The post Offset Says Tyler, the Creator Inspired Him to Go Solo appeared first on The Source.

In a powerful alliance for social change, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation have revealed an impressive roster of speakers for their 2nd annual social justice summit scheduled for December 1 at the Javits Center in New York City. The newly announced additions include influential figures such as Charlamagne Tha God, Kristen Clarke, […] The post UJC and Roc Nation Announce Charlamagne Tha God, Tamika Mallory, Kristen Clarke & More for 2nd Annual Social Justice Summit first appeared on The Source. The post UJC and Roc Nation Announce Charlamagne Tha God, Tamika Mallory, Kristen Clarke & More for 2nd Annual Social Justice Summit appeared first on The Source.

TriStar Pictures and Legendary Pictures have released the latest trailer for The Book of Clarence. The film is written and directed by Jeymes Samuel and tells the story of Clarence, a streetwise but down-on-his-luck individual, striving to secure a better life for his family while grappling to free himself from debt. The synopsis reads: From […] The post WATCH: New Trailer Released for Comedy Film ‘The Book of Clarence’ first appeared on The Source. The post WATCH: New Trailer Released for Comedy Film ‘The Book of Clarence’ appeared first on The Source.

Jeymes Samuel, the visionary behind Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming film The Book of Clarence, has released a captivating track, “Hallelujah Heaven.” Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks, the song serves as a teaser for the film’s highly anticipated official soundtrack. Samuel, a renowned British filmmaker, wrote and produced the track, showcasing a glimpse of […] The post Jeymes Samuel Drops “Hallelujah Heaven” Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton & Shabba Ranks for ‘The Book of Clarence’ Soundtrack first appeared on The Source. The post Jeymes Samuel Drops “Hallelujah Heaven” Featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton & Shabba Ranks for ‘The Book of Clarence’ Soundtrack appeared first on The Source.

The NBA Foundation has partnered with Pacers Sports and Entertainment to showcase diverse and innovative tech companies in Indiana through the All-Star Pitch Competition during NBA All-Star 2024. In collaboration with Be Nimble Foundation, Elevate Ventures, and Sixty8 Capital, the competition invites local entrepreneurs to compete for a spot among six finalists. Applications are open […] The post NBA Foundation and Pacers Sports Collaborate for All-Star Pitch Competition Celebrating Tech Entrepreneurs first appeared on The Source. The post NBA Foundation and Pacers Sports Collaborate for All-Star Pitch Competition Celebrating Tech Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Source.