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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.

By Monica Lewis the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) hosted its fourth biennial awards ceremony to recognize colleges and universities, as well as students, faculty and staff, presidents and chancellors, coaches, partner organizations and election officials for their extraordinary work in nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2022 midterm elections. Among them is Howard University Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney, who was recognized as the Standout Collegiate Athletic Coach. More than 960 institutions enrolling 9.7 million students participate in the ALL IN Challenge. “Developing the next generation of Black leaders in this country, trained to make an impact on the world beyond The post Howard University Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney Recognized as a 2023 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner appeared first on HBCU News.

As anticipation builds for his ninth studio album, “Waiting on You,” Jon B., the multifaceted singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, has dropped a preview in the form of the album’s title track. The single features collaboration with R&B luminary Tank, co-host of the R&B Money Podcast. The upcoming 11-track album, set for release in 2024, […] The post Jon B. Teases Ninth Studio Album with Release of “Waiting on You” Single Featuring Tank first appeared on The Source. The post Jon B. Teases Ninth Studio Album with Release of “Waiting on You” Single Featuring Tank appeared first on The Source.

Following Cassie’s explosive lawsuit against Diddy, exposing a moment where he held a friend over a balcony, pockets of the Internet attempted to identify the victim. One resurfaced story stated it was rapper Wale. Wale’s management team responded to the accusation, stating the story was “a complete fabrication.” They added, “It is a fantasy written […] The post Wale’s Team Denies the Rapper Was Held from a Balcony by Diddy first appeared on The Source. The post Wale’s Team Denies the Rapper Was Held from a Balcony by Diddy appeared first on The Source.

Meek Mill has some words for Trippie Redd. Hitting Instagram, Meek wrote “This guy no good!!!” In a message on Instagram, Meek wrote: “If you fuck with me fuck this guy right here…. I wanna stand on niggas freely saying my name make it tight outside!” Meek would go on to state that Trippie is […] The post Meek Mill Blasts Trippie Redd: ‘This Guy No Good!’ first appeared on The Source. The post Meek Mill Blasts Trippie Redd: ‘This Guy No Good!’ appeared first on The Source.

On this day in 2010, famed producer Kanye West released his fifth full length studio album entitled My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy on the Def Jam Recordings/Roc-A-Fella imprint. West delivered the album of the decade in 2010. From its composition, multiple album covers, a short film, ballerinas, the infamous red suit, and more, Ye’s My […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: Kanye West Dropped His ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ LP 13 Years Ago first appeared on The Source. The post Today In Hip Hop History: Kanye West Dropped His ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ LP 13 Years Ago appeared first on The Source.

This Art Basel Miami week, the Museum of Graffiti is set to release three exclusive collaborations with today’s top artists. These highly anticipated drops will each take place inside the Museum’s world renown gift shop prior to being made available online. Kicking off the week on December 6 is the MOG x Atomik Umbrella release party, presented by Only In Dade, starting […] The post Museum Of Graffiti Announces Exclusive Product Collaborations With OSGEMEOS, CES and  Atomik first appeared on The Source. The post Museum Of Graffiti Announces Exclusive Product Collaborations With OSGEMEOS, CES and  Atomik appeared first on The Source.