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Courtesy of Hampton University The Hampton University Department of Psychology is proud to announce its Inaugural Black Decolonial Psychology Conference, “Decolonizing, Liberating and Healing the Black Pyche-Soul,” January 26-27. The conference is open to the public. This groundbreaking event aims to foster meaningful discussions, research, and in-vivo exploration within the realm of decolonial psychology, specifically centered around the experiences and perspectives of the Black community. “We are excited to host the first Black Decolonial Psychology Conference, providing a platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to come together and explore innovative approaches to understanding and addressing mental health within the Black The post HU Psychology Department to Host Inaugural Black Decolonial Psychology Conference, Jan. 26-27 appeared first on HBCU News.

By Nicquel Terry Ellis The United Negro College Fund has been awarded a $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a capital campaign that was created in part to boost endowments for historically Black colleges and universities. The award, which was announced Thursday by the UNCF, marks the largest unrestricted private grant the organization has ever received, UNCF president Michael Lomax said in a statement. The UNCF said the grant will help the organization build a pooled endowment fund for its 37 member institutions. The goal is to boost the endowments at those schools by $10 million each, according to the The post Philanthropic group gifts United Negro College Fund $100 million grant to help boost HBCU endowments appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College is advancing its work to eliminate global health inequities by establishing the first School of Global Health in the United States. Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry, and Daniel Dawes, JD, DHL, senior vice president and executive director of the Meharry Institute of Global Health Equity, made the announcement on the first day of the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta. The School of Global Health at Meharry will foster collaboration among emerging health leaders, allowing them to strategize beyond conventional boundaries to protect vulnerable, The post Meharry Medical College Launches Nation’s First School of Global Health appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education has been named the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. The University is being recognized for its revamped elementary education program that integrates global experiences into the curriculum. “It is an honor to be recognized by AACTE,” said School of Education Dean Dawn Williams, Ph.D. “This collective effort to foster cross-cultural understanding for our pre-service teachers underscores the importance of interconnected education in our increasingly interconnected world.” The School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares candidates to become elementary, The post Howard University School of Education Receives Award from American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education appeared first on HBCU News.

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University (JSU) held its official meet & greet for its 13th President, Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. The reception signaled a new era for the historically Black institution that welcomed over 600 guests for the event. Thompson enthusiastically greeted supporters and guests with warm smiles, hugs, and handshakes. Shortly after, the president stepped onto the stage to provide official remarks to all in attendance. He acknowledged his executive cabinet, the student body, government officials, faculty, staff, guests, and the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) board members. “Since The post JSU welcomes nearly 600 guests to new president’s meet and greet, Thompson talks shared vision appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city landscapes. The funds will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project to increase access to capital for demographics historically underrepresented in the biosciences industry. Xavier and NOBIC have a rich history of collaboration- the university is represented on the NOBIC board The post Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship appeared first on HBCU News.

By Ellie Melero Lovette Mba has always been passionate about her community. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Mba was raised in a tight-knit Nigerian community in Wichita, Kansas, alongside her brother and sisters. Their community was like a second family, and their communal Aunts and Uncles embraced the Mba children, giving them opportunities to learn about and participate in cultural activities that they may not have otherwise had an opportunity to experience growing up outside of Nigeria. These community relationships and experiences were an integral part of Mba’s childhood, and Mba knows she would not be the same without them. The post Langston University White House HBCU Scholar Aims To Revitalize Communities of Color appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Chicago State University The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Advocate at Work Chicago State University Wellness Center to provide a free kidney and health screening for all community members. The screening will be held at Chicago State University- Cordell Reed Student Union Bldg.-Conference Room B- Room 131, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago IL. 60628, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Anyone interested in getting screened for kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to be screened, and appointments are not necessary. The screening will be offered by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ The post Chicago State University Partners with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Bishop State Community College Bishop State Community College has been named the 2023 Innovator of the Year by the Mobile Chamber’s Economic Development Department. Bishop State received the award during the Mobile Chamber’s 9th Annual State of the Economy event at the Saenger Theatre on December 12th at 8 a.m. The prestigious award is presented to a business committed to innovation and dedicated to positively impacting Mobile’s economic growth. “We look at Bishop State as the economic engine that keeps our community going,” says Bishop State President Olivier Charles. “If we can provide quality training that gets people The post Bishop State named Innovator of the Year by Mobile Chamber appeared first on HBCU News.

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Another month, another endorsement of a deeply racist conspiracy theory by multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk. Late last year, Musk threw a massive tantrum on stage following outrage at his calling an unhinged and antisemitic conspiracy theory "the actual truth." Now, Musk has similarly endorsed a tweet suggesting Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have lower IQs and shouldn't become pilots.