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By Arturo Conde Biopics often put the spotlight on larger-than-life icons. But for Kingsley Ben-Adir, the British actor who plays Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley in a new movie out Wednesday, telling a sweeping story about a legend was something that he — and Marley’s family — wanted “to turn the volume down on.” “We were trying to find a bit of Bob’s spirit as a human being,” he said in a video interview with NBC News. “That was my instruction from the family and the intention of the movie that’s produced by them.” Kingsley explained that beyond the legend that The post Bob Marley biopic ‘One Love’ dials down the legend but amplifies human connection appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University proudly announces that Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., a stalwart supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will be honored with the Booker T. Washington Award in Leadership and Education at the Embracing the Legacy gala. The gala, dedicated to celebrating the enduring legacy of Tuskegee University, is set to take place on March 15 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Congresswoman Adams, representing North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District for five terms, is renowned for her advocacy for HBCUs, championing the idea that these institutions are among the nation’s most valuable treasures. Serving The post Congresswoman Alma Adams to Receive Booker T. Washington Award at Embracing the Legacy Gala appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Brandon King Seeking to build not only quality basketball players but even better people every season since he became Howard University’s basketball head coach, Kenneth Blakeney and his team have sought to do their part in addressing different societal issues. Endeavors in previous years have focused on financial literacy, black maternal health, and voter registration. This year’s project focuses on the juvenile system in Washington, D.C. Coach Blakeney said the team will be mentoring youth at a Washington D.C. juvenile detention center through a nine-week program put together by the Youth Justice Advocates, which is a student-led organization The post Howard basketball wants to help the youth of Washington D.C., here’s the plan appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Hampton University the Hampton University Department of Mathematics orchestrated a highly successful Math Counts competition. The event, sponsored by the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, saw participation from 34 talented students who have become the top math performers at their respective middle schools. “It is truly inspiring to witness the passion and dedication these young mathematicians bring to the field,” said Arun Verma, Ph.D. “Math Counts is not just a competition. It is a celebration of mathematical achievement and a stepping-stone for these students towards a brighter academic future.” The Math Counts competition, a testament to Verma’s commitment The post HU Hosts a Middle School “Math Counts” Competition appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Just days before what would have been his 83rd birthday, the family of former longtime Atlanta City Council President Judge Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., gathered at his beloved alma mater,   Clark Atlanta University, to celebrate his generous donation of $50,000. Arrington graduated from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1964.  Judge Arrington attended Clark College on a football scholarship and was instrumental in leading the football team to a victorious season in his last year as a student. Upon graduating from Clark College, he attended the  Howard University School of Law before transferring to Emory University The post Clark Atlanta University Celebrates $50,000 Gift from the Estate of Philanthropist, Politician, and Alumnus Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Kerry Laird Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility. “We believe joining the prestigious Blackstone LaunchPad program will greatly aid in strengthening the ecosystem and culture of entrepreneurship on the PVAMU campus,” said Dr. Munir Quddus, dean of the PVAMU College of Business. “These resources and partnerships will help our students receive national exposure and strengthen their own education The post Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals appeared first on HBCU News.

By Jessica Washington It’s no secret that much of this country was built off the backs of enslaved people. From the White House to Wall Street, it’s difficult to find a historical landmark without ties to our nation’s brutal history of slavery. Now, descendants of enslaved people are looking to St. Louis University to settle a major debt. And yes — they have receipts! A group of economists, descendants, and politicians estimated that the Jesuit institution exploited $361 million-worth of slave labor before inflation. Today, the group argues the school owes over $70 billion to the descendants of people they forced The post Slaves Built This Well-Known University, And Now Their Descendants Want $70 Billion in Reparations appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, provided insights on what it was like to be reared by his iconic grandfather during his recent appearance at Norfolk State University. The Mandela event served as NSU’s kick-off of its Black History Month celebration. Ndaba Mandela is currently the co-founder and chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity and co-founder and co-chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world and to increasing its potential for growth in the areas of education, employment and international corporate alliances for The post Mandela Delivers Passionate Message At Norfolk State University appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) will compete in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students, on Saturday, February 10 at Morgan State University.  Four-student teams will face off in head-to-head competition and must quickly answer questions about history, science, literature, religion, math, the arts, pop culture, and sports. Freshmen students Kiara Freeman and Sydney Jackson (captain), along with sophomore students Raven McRae and Kristina Warren make up the four-member team. FVSU is one of 64 teams competing The post FVSU Advances to National Qualifying Tournament of 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, the Premier HBCU Academic Competition appeared first on HBCU News.

By Janelle Griffin A Florida school district is drawing fire for asking parents to consent to having their children participate in the reading of an African American author’s book to comply with state law. “I had to give permission for this or else my child would not participate???” wrote one parent, Charles Walter, who posted a photo of a Miami-Dade County Public Schools permission slip to X on Monday evening. The form describes the activity as a “read aloud” scheduled for Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the library. Next to “types of guest that may attend the activity or The post Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students appeared first on HBCU News.

As we celebrate Black History Month in 2024, join us in revisiting the remarkable moments that have shaped and influenced Black America over the last few years. While we can't capture every noteworthy event, this thoughtfully selected list highlights several impactful moments that left an indelible mark on our culture and community.

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