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By Jefferson Walker, IV The numbers are in. Florida A&M University’s 1887Strikes Annual Day of Giving campaign raised $731,494. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who matched every donation from students, was delighted by the results. “We are ecstatic about the success of the fifth Annual Day of Giving campaign, 1887 Strikes. Many thanks to our alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters who once again demonstrated their generosity and commitment to the success of present and future generations of Rattlers,” Robinson said about the initiative. “I am privileged to be part of this community of scholars and donors.” This year’s campaign surpassed The post FAMU Fifth Annual Day of Giving Raises More than $730,000 appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Earlier this month, Bevel announced a donation to Clark Atlanta University to remodel its men’s basketball team’s facility. The men’s grooming brand transformed the locker room into a state-of-the-art barbershop and lounge space that provides head-to-toe grooming and personal care for the student athletes. “I am very appreciative for the safe space that was created for our student athletes to focus on academics and prepare for game day. Additionally, I am also very thankful for the national partnership has brought to our entire athletic department,” CAU’s head basketball coach Alfred Jordan said in a press The post Bevel Gifts Clark Atlanta University A Locker Room Renovation appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today’s meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University. “I applaud the work of the Presidential Search Committee in identifying an extraordinary leader who will shepherd Texas Southern University during such a consequential time for higher education,” said Simmons. “Jim Crawford has served students as a university president and board member. He has served as one of our country’s top lawyers as Vice Admiral and Judge The post James W. Crawford III Named Sole Finalist for President of Texas Southern University appeared first on HBCU News.

Drake denied hiding another child but is mute toward the allegations of sex trafficking. In “Meet The Grahams,” Kendrick Lamar levied allegations against Drake and the entire OVO crew. Blasting the men around Drake, Kendrick rapped: “He’s got sex offenders on OVO that he keeps on a monthly allowance.” Before targeting a verse toward another […] The post Kendrick Lamar Accuses Drake of Sex Trafficking and Employing Sex Offenders on “Meet the Grahams” first appeared on The Source. The post Kendrick Lamar Accuses Drake of Sex Trafficking and Employing Sex Offenders on “Meet the Grahams” appeared first on The Source.

Al Green has acknowledged his sample on Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 in LA.” Hitting X, Green dropped the title of the song sampled, tweeting, “What a Wonderful Thing Love Is.” What A Wonderful Thing Love Is https://t.co/VieB95bg22 — Al Green (@algreen) May 3, 2024 With the dust settling on “euphoria,” Kendrick dug into Drake’s bag of […] The post Al Green Acknowledges Being Sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 in LA” first appeared on The Source. The post Al Green Acknowledges Being Sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 in LA” appeared first on The Source.

The epic lineup of the Lovers & Friends festival, which was set for today (May 4) in Las Vegas, has been canceled. According to festival organizers, the music festival was called off due to the National Weather Service issuing an alert of high winds. Usher as scheduled to perform Confessions in its entirety at the […] The post ‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival Canceled Due to Reports of High Winds first appeared on The Source. The post ‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival Canceled Due to Reports of High Winds appeared first on The Source.

The music world was shocked with the unexpected passing of Atlanta super producer Rico Wade. In his final interview before his death, Rico opened up about his recent reconciliation with the Dungeon Family, reflecting on the profound impact it had on his life and career. Decked out in André 3000 gear, Rico spoke to AllHipHop […] The post Atlanta Producer Rico Wade’s Last Interview Reveals Reconciliation with Dungeon Family first appeared on The Source. The post Atlanta Producer Rico Wade’s Last Interview Reveals Reconciliation with Dungeon Family appeared first on The Source.

In a hard-fought battle, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks clinched victory against the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, winning the series in six games with a final score of 114-101. Doncic, alongside teammate Kyrie Irving, orchestrated the Mavericks’ triumph with a combined effort of 58 points and 17 assists. Doncic dominated the […] The post SOURCE SPORTS: Luka Doncic Leads Mavericks to Series Victory Over Clippers first appeared on The Source. The post SOURCE SPORTS: Luka Doncic Leads Mavericks to Series Victory Over Clippers appeared first on The Source.

Brendan Paul, considered Diddy’s assistant, recently pleaded not guilty to drug possession charges in Florida court. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office charged Paul, 25, with felony cocaine possession. A second charge for possession of a controlled substance was subsequently dropped. Paul’s attorney, Brian H. Bieber, entered the not-guilty plea on Paul’s behalf. “We entered Brendan’s […] The post Alleged Diddy Drug ‘Mule,’ Brendan Paul, Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Cocaine Charges first appeared on The Source. The post Alleged Diddy Drug ‘Mule,’ Brendan Paul, Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Cocaine Charges appeared first on The Source.

Just last summer, amidst sweltering July heat in Baltimore, Krystal Gonzalez was startled by her husband’s uncommon screams. “Aaliyah was shot!” he cried out, shaking Gonzalez to her core. Gonzalez rushed to the scene of a mass shooting, where her daughter Aaliyah lay covered by a white sheet. “You don’t know. I need her. Oh […] The post Baltimore’s Mayor is Suing the ATF to See Where Guns Used in Crimes Are Coming From first appeared on The Source. The post Baltimore’s Mayor is Suing the ATF to See Where Guns Used in Crimes Are Coming From appeared first on The Source.

Fat Joe, a diehard Knicks fan, is making bold claims about Jalen Brunson’s potential to become the greatest Knick ever. Despite legends like Willis Reed, Walt Clyde Frazier, and Patrick Ewing, Joe believes Brunson is on the cusp of surpassing them. This is not hyperbole. Joe has a point. He recently told TMZ “That was […] The post SOURCE SPORTS: Fat Joe Says Jalen Brunson Has Chance to Greatest Knick Ever After Huge Playoff Series Win first appeared on The Source. The post SOURCE SPORTS: Fat Joe Says Jalen Brunson Has Chance to Greatest Knick Ever After Huge Playoff Series Win appeared first on The Source.

After two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Darvin Ham’s tenure ended. The tipping point occurred during a heated playoffs moment when Lakers star LeBron James vocally expressed frustration with Ham’s decision not to challenge an out-of-bounds call. Rob Pelinka, Lakers’ VP of basketball operations, expressed gratitude for Ham’s contributions while emphasizing the […] The post SOURCE SPORTS: Lakers Fire Darvin Ham After Two Questionable Seasons first appeared on The Source. The post SOURCE SPORTS: Lakers Fire Darvin Ham After Two Questionable Seasons appeared first on The Source.