Category: Black Education

By David Ingram and Curtis Bunn The U.S. Secret Service said Wednesday that it stood by its female agents and was appalled by some of the criticism they’ve received on conservative social media since Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service, in a statement to NBC News, said that the criticism from pundits and influencers was baseless. The agency also stood by its commitment to diversity in recruiting as helping, not hurting, the effectiveness of its protective teams. The statement follows a multiday campaign of derision by some conservatives who accused Kimberly Cheatle, the Secret Service director, of being unqualified and The post Secret Service says it’s appalled by DEI rhetoric against female agents after Trump rally shooting appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kathryn Palmer Academic researchers know that artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to revolutionize the technical aspects of nearly every industry. And while they’re trained to apply such innovations in ethical, equitable ways, compared to profit-driven tech companies, they have limited access to the expensive, powerful technology required for AI research. That divide has scholars and other government-funded researchers concerned that the developments emerging from the AI Gold Rush could leave marginalized populations behind. For instance, a radiology technician could use a generative AI agent to read X-rays, in theory leading to more accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes. But The post Academics Fight for Access to Supercomputers appeared first on HBCU News.

By Isabel Yip At the Olympic Games this summer, Black athletes will take to the world stage in Paris outfitted in red, white and blue, representing the United States with stars and stripes stamped across their uniforms. Black athletes will be some of the most high-profile Olympians at the Paris Summer Games. Simone Biles will be making her highly awaited return to the mat, LeBron James will carry the American flag at the opening ceremony Friday, and track star Noah Lyles will set his sights on overtaking Usain Bolt’s gold medal records. On the road to the Paris Games, Black Olympians spoke with NBC The post What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage appeared first on HBCU News.

By Jonathan Abrams “Now we’re cooking.” Names whisked by as Brian Sheffey excitedly scrolled through the 1870 U.S. census on a large projector to find what he was looking for: a 13-year-old boy living in Alabama named Daniel, whose family included his father, Chance, his mother, Viney, and four brothers and sisters. Chance farmed. Neither parent, the census noted, could read or write. “He didn’t own his land,” Sheffey said of Chance. “He was more than likely a sharecropper. The chances were high he was living on his last enslaver’s land.” They were new names to me, even though we The post A New Museum Specializes in Black Genealogy. Here’s What I Found Out About Myself. appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine A white coat ceremony in Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon celebrated a group of inaugural family resident graduates. It’s all part of a new partnership between Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Morehouse School of Medicine. These residents are set to embark on a rigorous three-year program that the hospital says is dedicated to nurturing culturally humble family physicians beginning this month. “They will be working both in the hospital learning inpatient medicine, but also with multiple partners throughout Santa Cruz County and Watsonville for outpatient training. And this will be a great opportunity for them The post New Medical Residents Honored in Santa Cruz Ceremony Through New Hospital and School Partnership appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College in North Carolina received another $1 million donation. It’s the seventh donation of this amount to be given in just seven months by an anonymous donor. It marks the most significant monetary gift received by the HBCU in its history, according to Black Enterprise. The first donation was made during the school’s fall 2023 homecoming celebration. Meanwhile, the second was announced during Livingstone’s 145th Founder’s Day program in February, according to WCNC. The unrestricted donations will help with renovations and new equipment for students. The school hopes these investments will help boost recruitment and overall retention. “We have to roll The post Livingstone College Receives 7th $1M Donation From Anonymous Donor appeared first on HBCU News.

By Stephen J. Gaither Steve McNair, often known as “Air McNair,” had a remarkable career both in college and the NFL. He played college football at Alcorn State, where he became one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. McNair set numerous records, including throwing for 14,496 yards and 119 touchdowns. His senior year saw him finishing third in Heisman Trophy voting, a rare feat for a player from a historically black college and university (HBCU). McNair’s performance earned him the Walter Payton Award, recognizing him as the best player in Division I-AA (now FCS) football. McNair was selected The post Netflix to produce documentary on the death of Steve McNair appeared first on HBCU News.

By Matt Brown Black voters, who helped power Joe Biden to the White House, expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over his exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. A key Democratic constituency, Black voters were among Biden’s most steadfast supporters, even as calls for him to quit grew. But as much pride as many Black Americans feel about the possibility of Harris, who is of Black and Indian descent, becoming president, the upending of the race has some voters feeling scared. “I felt like we were doomed,” said Brianna The post Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign appeared first on HBCU News.

By Renee Umsted Americans won’t see a candidate named Biden, Bush or Clinton on the ballot this November. The last time that happened was 1976 — America’s bicentennial. It was the same year that Hank Aaron hit his 755th and final home run. Romanian gymnast Nadia Camaneci scored a perfect 10 on the uneven bars at the Montreal Olympic Games. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer, Inc. in California. The first commercial flights of the Concorde took passengers from London to Bahrain and from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. Here’s a look back at how the Bidens, Bushes The post This is the first presidential election since 1976 without a Biden, Bush or Clinton on ticket. appeared first on HBCU News.

Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 43 percent of whom are Black. Since 2000, Dr. Handy has served on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. A professor of religion and education, she most recently served as the institution’s interim president. During her tenure, she also had two stints as acting chief academic officer and vice president for academic and student The post Maisha Handy Named the First Black President of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago appeared first on HBCU News.

Save the Dates! The fourth annual HBCU Technology Conference presented by HP will take place virtually September 10-12, 2024. The event will host tracks for the entire HBCU Campus: CIOs and IT Staff, Faculty and Staff, Executive Leaders, and Students. This year's theme is Explore. Enhance. Empower. Shaping

Australian money manager Perpetual sold off some government bonds and cut its cash holdings in its flagship fixed-income fund following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to reduce its balance sheet at a slower pace.