Category: Black Education

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Clare Booth Luce Foundation has awarded Bowie State University a $299,996 grant to support women undergraduate students majoring in computer science through the foundation’s Clare Booth Luce Program for Women in STEM.  The program is one of the single largest private sources of funding for women’s STEM higher education and is dedicated to increasing the participation of women in the sciences, mathematics and engineering at every level of higher education.  “This partnership with the Luce Foundation is transformational for the university, our computer science department, and most importantly, it is a game-changer for our The post Clare Booth Luce Foundation Awards Grant to Bowie State appeared first on HBCU News.

By Quintessa Williams Demorie Tate, the ex-Florida State five-star has joined the FAMU Rattlers! Florida A&M University made the announcement yesterday evening from their Twitter account page. Tate who signed with FSU in 2019, is getting a second chance on the field as The Rattler’s new defensive back. Tate was a five-star prospect in the 2020 class. Despite his immense amount of talent, he struggled consistently on the field with the Seminoles and chose to enter the portal following the 2022 season. Tate didn’t end up landing with a program and sat out this past year. The signage presents Tate a second The post FAMU Signs FSU Football Five-Star Demorie Tate appeared first on HBCU News.

By Michael Lomax How do we ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic? It’s one of the most important questions of our careers, and one of the most important questions our country has ever faced. While it’s clear the economy is improving, not all of our communities are benefiting equally in this recovery. Many small businesses face challenges accessing benefits. Many hourly workers haven’t seen their jobs return. Most disturbing is this solemn truth: Black, brown and indigenous communities have borne a disproportionate burden during COVID-19. We should all be intent on leading a more inclusive recovery, with a focus The post Supporting historically Black colleges and universities can help America ensure an equitable recovery appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Jamie Crockett North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors La’Toni Cromes and Kimberly C. Harper, Ph.D., were selected for Creative Greensboro’s 2024 Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW). The program provides an “open flex space for Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public.” Cromes and Harper, who teach courses in the Department of English in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at N.C. A&T, will connect aspects of their residencies to coursework or workshops that will involve the campus community as The post N.C. A&T Professors Selected for 2024 Greensboro Residency For Original Works appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University For more than four decades, Peace Corps volunteers have worked overseas at the grassroots level with the goal of promoting world peace and friendship. In March of 2020, the agency suspended international operations and underwent an unprecedented global evacuation, pulling volunteers from more than 60 countries around the world as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. With most of the world having returned to some semblance of normalcy, Morgan State alumna Cecilia McGill was among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service. McGill, who is a graduate of Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management The post Morgan State University Alum Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas appeared first on HBCU News.

By Curtis Bunn For the first time, this year advocates seeking reparations for the harms inflicted on Black people during centuries of slavery in America saw a movement for redress that elicits hope. Many municipalities either started or are forming commissions to address compensation to the descendants of enslaved Africans. California has made the most zealous effort. The state’s reparations task force spent two years researching the impact of the generational damage of the discriminatory practices and produced a 1,100-page report with comprehensive recommendations that it considers to be the blueprint for other cities and states — and the federal government — The post Reparations gained historic momentum in 2023 because of California’s efforts appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Dillard University In a significant move towards sustainability and innovation, Dillard University has secured a $20,000 grant from the Keller Family Foundation. This grant funds the installation of refillable water stations, aligning with the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Timeline for Installation The installation of these water bottle filling stations is eagerly anticipated in early spring, bringing numerous benefits to students and staff. These stations will not only provide a convenient way to refill their water bottles but also contribute significantly to reducing plastic waste on campus. By encouraging the use of reusable bottles, Dillard University aims The post Dillard University Awarded $20,000 Keller Family Foundation Grant For Sustainability Project appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kamryn Jackson Moriah’s and Aliyah Terry’s basketball careers could’ve ended when they graduated from Olympic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where each played on the varsity basketball team, and enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University. However, their love for the sport prevailed. They wanted to stay connected to basketball, even if they were not the ones lacing up their shoes. In 2022, the sisters founded TheBamGrp, a company designed to inspire youth by creating basketball-related programs to develop leadership skills and provide professional opportunities. Since then, the sisters have launched the first Queen City All-Star Game for high school athletes in Charlotte, hosted The post North Carolina A&T sisters look to spread love of basketball — and lessons — to youth appeared first on HBCU News.

By Leslie D.W. Jones As we move towards 2022 many African-American families are celebrating Kwanzaa, a holiday that has a connection to the continent of Africa, but is distinctly American. The seven principles of Kwanzaa tie directly into the nearly 200 year history and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Day One, December 26: Umoja (unity) With over 100 HBCUs in over 20 states, territories and districts it would be easy to think that they are not connected. Despite their unique characteristics and traditions HBCUs still remain one family. Unlike any major athletic conference where rivalries carry on, HBCU The post An HBCU Kwanzaa Celebration appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana has continuously pushed the boundaries of education and societal progression through its mission to create a more just and humane society. As an institution located in the Gulf Coast region, climate change greatly impacts Xavier and its local community in many ways, including the threat of increased hurricane and tropical storm activity and disruptions to electrical power. Seeking a more sustainable future, Xavier is on the front lines tackling climate change through research and innovation, an effort furthered through the university’s membership in the Louisiana Hubs for Energy Resilient Operations (HERO) collaboration. The The post Xavier University of Louisiana will Receive a $5M Grant after Selection for the Louisiana HERO Project appeared first on HBCU News.

By Rebecca Grapevine South Atlanta leaders aim to revive the shuttered hospital in their community. Their plan follows Wellstar Health System’s decision to close the urgent care clinic at its former Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) South hospital in East Point. That clinic was the only remaining piece of the campus on Cleveland Avenue still in use within the community. Wellstar is scheduled to shut down the clinic on Jan. 12. Leaders are considering a new hospital authority that can create options for health care services in the community. A plan to form an authority already has approval from the East The post Closure of Last Remaining AMC Clinic Puts Spotlight on Plans for South Atlanta Hospital appeared first on HBCU News.

“The Color Purple,” a vibrant adaptation of the book-turned-beloved-movie-turned-hit-Broadway-musical, dominated at the box office on Christmas Day. The film has outperformed expectations with $18 million from 3,152 North American theaters. It’s the largest Christmas Day opening for a film since 2009, and the second-biggest Christmas Day opening of all time. Those ticket sales were enough to lead the way on Monday ahead of two other newcomers, Neon’s racing drama “Ferrari” and director George Clooney’s inspirational sports story “The Boys in the Boat.” Warner Bros. impressively held the top three spots on domestic charts as “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and The post ‘The Color Purple’ rakes in $18M, the largest Christmas Day opening for a film since ’09 appeared first on HBCU News.