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By Amber D. Dodd Michael Elroy knows a thing or two about being excluded for being gay. “Depending on the generation, there’s so much shame around our community,” McElroy said. “We’ve done such incredible things but at the same time, we’ve replicated and behaviors that were done to us. How do we stop that?” McElroy, who created and directed Sonnets & Soul, asks these very questions in his production. An original musical, it was showcased as part of a alumni reception and panel discussion, entitled “Howard University and a Queer Black Presence” on February 22, 2024. “To have the first The post Queer Black Presence, Prosperity and Performance: Alumni Relations Hosts Panel Discussion on the State of Queer Life at Howard as Musical “Sonnets & Soul” Premieres appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kya Alesandirini Yale University announced it would commit $10 million to HBCUs over the next five years as it establishes the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking, and Development, also known as the ASCEND Initiative. The partnership, announced during Black History Month, addresses Yale’s historical association with slavery. The Ivy League institution examined its role in a new book, Yale and Slavery: A History, and announced several initiatives to support the Black community. “This initiative will deepen the relationship between HBCUs and Yale through bidirectional partnerships centered on research, teaching, and access for students,” Yale Provost Scott Strobel and Vice Provost for The post Yale University Announces $10 Million Commitment To HBCUs, Marks Start of New Partnership appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Quintessa Williams Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) announced Team SAMBAI, a global team led by Melissa B. Davis, Ph.D., director of the MSM Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine, has been awarded a $25 million grant funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, through Cancer Grand Challenges, to address cancer disparities in populations of African ancestry, becoming the first Cancer Grand Challenge awardee to focus on cancer inequities. Called Team SAMBAI (Societal, Ancestry, Molecular and Biological Analyses of Inequalities), Dr. Davis is leading an interdisciplinary research group from the United States, Ghana, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The award not only The post Black Woman-Led Team At Morehouse School Of Medicine Secures $25 Million Grant appeared first on HBCU News.

By Matthew Arrojas President Joe Biden is pushing for continued investment in college affordability and access, but to a lesser extent than in past years. Biden released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 on Monday. While his higher education priorities like college affordability and support for minority-serving institutions (MSIs) seemingly remain unchanged from past years, his budget notably dials back the sticker price of many of his priorities. He requested a $750 increase to the maximum Pell Grant, which would bring the maximum award to $8,145 annually. For reference, he called for a $820 increase in his fiscal year 2024 budget proposal. The post Biden Budget Proposes Pell Grant Increase, More Money for HBCUs appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Tuskegee University South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn will be honored at the inaugural Embracing the Legacy Gala for his work on social justice on March 15 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Rep. Clyburn will receive the Monroe Work-Charles Gomillion Award in Social Justice. Monroe Work was a gifted researcher and sociologist who left an indelible mark on our country’s history through his groundbreaking research, which exposed the horrific impact of lynching throughout the South. His work played a pivotal role in creating a national movement to confront this injustice. Educator Charles Gomillion was a dedicated community activist The post Tuskegee University to Honor Congressman James Clyburn During Embracing the Legacy Gala appeared first on HBCU News.

Eddie George became an NCAA football legend at Ohio State University, but he isn’t yet headed back to the Buckeye State. At least not to become the running backs coach for Ohio State football. Currently the Tennessee State University head football coach, Eddie George told long-time Columbus Dispatch reporter Tim May he is not interested in the running backs coach position opening at Ohio State University. Now former Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford had been with the program for nearly a decade but recently jumped to the other side of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry when he became the new The post Eddie George speaks on interest in Ohio State RB coach job appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Pyper Harvey As the founding director of the Howard University Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy, Melanie Carter, Ph.D., believes strongly in forming scholarly connections through learning. “Teaching fuels all the work that I do,” Carter explained. “The opportunity to engage and learn from burgeoning scholars and higher education professionals elevates my perspectives and keeps me focused on why I chose to be a scholar, researcher, and administrator.” Established in 2021, the HBCU Center seeks to serve as a generator and repository of empirical research that examines issues of significance to HBCUs through collaboration, advocacy, and a The post Founding Director Melanie Carter Enlightens the Path for Black Educators’ Success through the HBCU Research, Leadership and Policy Center appeared first on HBCU News.

Acclaimed R&B sensation Bryson Tiller returned triumphantly to the spotlight with an exclusive listening party held at The Highlight Room in Hollywood on Wednesday, March 13th. The event brought together a constellation of notable artists, executives, and tastemakers to celebrate Tiller’s forthcoming album, marking his comeback after a nearly five-year hiatus since his last release. […] The post Bryson Tiller Hosts Star-Studded Listening Party for Highly Anticipated Album first appeared on The Source. The post Bryson Tiller Hosts Star-Studded Listening Party for Highly Anticipated Album appeared first on The Source.

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated rap sensation Gunna has unveiled his latest track, “Prada Dem,” featuring Offset, through YSL/300 Entertainment. Directed by Leff, the accompanying visual was prominently filmed at the iconic Broadway Prada store in New York. Following the success of his chart-topping fourth studio album, a Gift & a Curse, Gunna recently dropped his first […] The post Gunna Releases New Track “Prada Dem” Featuring Offset, Drops Visual Shot at Iconic Prada Store first appeared on The Source. The post Gunna Releases New Track “Prada Dem” Featuring Offset, Drops Visual Shot at Iconic Prada Store appeared first on The Source.

Alabama’s rap sensation Flo Milli has released her second studio album, FINE HO, STAY, via RCA Records. The 14-track project showcases Milli’s versatility, blending R&B and pop influences while maintaining her signature hard-hitting bars. “‘Fine Ho, Stay’ is the end of a trilogy,” Flo Mill said of the album. “I have been locked in working […] The post Flo Milli Drops Highly-Anticipated Album ‘FINE HO, STAY’ first appeared on The Source. The post Flo Milli Drops Highly-Anticipated Album ‘FINE HO, STAY’ appeared first on The Source.

Mike Epps is teaming up with Queen Latifah to solve a case on the upcoming March 17 episode of The Equalizer. Here’s the rundown: Epps plays J.J., a man who Shadow and Act report is “recovering from his gambling addiction” in the episode entitled ‘All Bets Are Off.’ Even though he’s playing a degenerate gambler, […] The post ‘The Equalizer’ Mike Epps Guest Stars in Reunion With Queen Latifah first appeared on The Source. The post ‘The Equalizer’ Mike Epps Guest Stars in Reunion With Queen Latifah appeared first on The Source.

On this week’s episode of SiriusXM’s “This Life of Mine with James Corden,”James speaks with Dr. Dre. During the interview, the recent Hollywood spoke about working with Snoop Dogg on his new, upcoming album, his health challenges, having to be an adult at a very young age and also some of his favorite hits that he’s produced […] The post [WATCH] Dr. Dre Appears On SiriusXM’s “This Life Of Mine With James Corden” first appeared on The Source. The post [WATCH] Dr. Dre Appears On SiriusXM’s “This Life Of Mine With James Corden” appeared first on The Source.