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By Evan Castillo Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. GSU announced the Reaching for Inclusion — Striving for Excellence (RISE) in Computing program March 4. The goal is to increase the number of Black women in computing and keep them in this career field after graduation. The program is a cohort-style experience for Black women studying computing in their junior and senior years. Students can access professional development workshops, technical workshops, tutoring, and mentoring. Between GSU’s information systems and computer science departments, there are close to 600 Black women computing majors at the school, according to GSU. The post Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech appeared first on HBCU News.

By Quintessa Williams Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the first of its The post Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the Hancock County School District are partnering to bring the Health Equity and Rural Opportunities (HERO) Project to students at Hancock Central High School. Beginning this week, several dozen Hancock County students are expected to take part in the program during the remainder of the spring semester. The high schoolers will receive anatomy lab training from Morehouse School of Medicine students in a virtual format. Hancock Central High School is located in Sparta, Georgia, about 100 miles southeast of the MSM campus in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood. “As the Program Director for HERO, The post Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with Hancock County Schools to Expand Health Equity and Rural Opportunities Project appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University welcomed two distinguished songwriters, Eric Roberson and Maimouna Youssef, to share their expertise and insights with aspiring musicians and songwriters during an exclusive songwriting masterclass at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Eric Roberson, known for his chart-topping soul hits and poetic lyricism, delved into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience in songwriting. “The reward is guaranteed but it isn’t guaranteed that you’ll see it.” he said.  Roberson also shared stories from his own journey in the music industry, offering invaluable lessons on artistic integrity. Maimouna Youssef, also The post Renowned Songwriters Share Insights at Bowie State University Masterclass appeared first on HBCU News.

One of the most prolific artists in Hip-Hop, NBA YoungBoy, is ready to drop again. Hitting Instagram, YoungBoy announced the next album, I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NeverBrokeAgain / Big 38 Ent (@neverbrokeagainllc) The exact date has not yet been revealed, but just […] The post NBA YoungBoy Announces ‘I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders’ Album first appeared on The Source. The post NBA YoungBoy Announces ‘I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders’ Album appeared first on The Source.

The ongoing legal battle between Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert has taken a new turn as Taylor demands transparency regarding Shumpert’s finances and expenditures, particularly in relation to their two children. Last week, it was reported that Shumpert sought increased financial contributions from Taylor, claiming she earns twice as much as him per month. Now, […] The post Teyana Taylor Demands Receipts from Iman Shumpert Amid Custody Battle first appeared on The Source. The post Teyana Taylor Demands Receipts from Iman Shumpert Amid Custody Battle appeared first on The Source.

Three years after his harrowing experience with a brain aneurysm, music producer and rapper Dr. Dre has revealed that he also suffered three strokes while in the hospital. In a candid interview on SiriusXM’s This Life of Mine with James Corden, Dre reflected on the ordeal and how it transformed his perspective on life. Recalling […] The post Dr. Dre Opens Up About Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm Scare first appeared on The Source. The post Dr. Dre Opens Up About Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm Scare appeared first on The Source.

Several reports have confirmed that award-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon took his “shahadah,” or confession of faith in the religion of Islam, publicly announcing his conversion on Friday at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles. In front of a large congregation at the L.A. mosque, Jon, whose birth name is Jonathan Smith, recited […] The post [WATCH] Lil Jon Converts To Islam During Ramadan Holiday first appeared on The Source. The post [WATCH] Lil Jon Converts To Islam During Ramadan Holiday appeared first on The Source.

Cardi B might be one of our generation’s most prominent female artists, but she’s also one of the realist. Most recently, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper dropped her newest single and video, “Enough,” which also means doing select interviews to promote the new release. Over the weekend, Cardi B’s interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game […] The post Cardi B Reveals Why She Has Yet To Collaborate With Rihanna, Teases Shakira Record first appeared on The Source. The post Cardi B Reveals Why She Has Yet To Collaborate With Rihanna, Teases Shakira Record appeared first on The Source.

Do you remember The Crow? Great film. It is a tragic real-life situation that resulted in the untimely death of Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, being shot on set back in 1994. It’s been decades since The Crow, and now the remake starring FKA Twigs and Bill Skarsgård has a new trailer. The Crow […] The post ‘The Crow’ Trailer: FKA Twigs and Bill Skarsgård in Epic Fight for Their Souls in Highly Anticipated Remake first appeared on The Source. The post ‘The Crow’ Trailer: FKA Twigs and Bill Skarsgård in Epic Fight for Their Souls in Highly Anticipated Remake appeared first on The Source.

At least on-screen, Jennifer Hudson is about to lose her breath in the first trailer of Breathe, a new sci-fi thriller opposite Quvenzhané Wallis, Common, Raúl Castillo, and more. Directed by Stefon Bristol, who helmed See You Yesterday, the film also stars genre veterans Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and Sam Worthington (Avatar). Here’s the official […] The post ‘Breathe’ Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Leads With Common and Quvenzhané Wallis in Sci-Fi Thriller first appeared on The Source. The post ‘Breathe’ Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Leads With Common and Quvenzhané Wallis in Sci-Fi Thriller appeared first on The Source.

ICYMI, there’s been a controversy brewing over the TV adaptation of Halo. If you play the game that goes back over twenty years, you’d know that the main character, Master Chief, does not, I mean, never take off his helmet or armor. It’s a thing. Full stop. Halo arguably made XBOX the console gaming platform […] The post ‘Halo’ Season 2: Pablo Schreiber Addresses the ‘Helmet on or Off’ Fan Controversy first appeared on The Source. The post ‘Halo’ Season 2: Pablo Schreiber Addresses the ‘Helmet on or Off’ Fan Controversy appeared first on The Source.