Category: Black Education

Written by Hampton University In the first year of a historic leadership transition, Hampton University President Williams has focused on honoring tradition while pushing ambitiously into the future. With campuswide priorities in mind, along with the strategic vision outlined by the “Elevating Hampton Excellence” Strategic Plan, Williams set his sights on engaging with university partners to drive increased student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, as well as public/private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, faculty and staff development, and resources. Grounded by a commitment to the importance of a residential liberal arts education and to preparing graduates to address the pressing needs of The post Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams releases 2022-2023 Annual Report. appeared first on HBCU News.

by Jay Jones This year, Howard University and its Department of Political Science welcomed the Association for Ethnic Studies (AES) for its 51st Annual Conference from November 2-4, the first to be hosted on an HBCU campus. The conference theme, (Re)Turning South: Politics, Book Bans, Anti-Revisionist Histories, and Rebellions, centered a diverse range of topics across 40 distinct panels including queer ethnic studies, anti-intellectualism, book bans and school board politics, intersectionality, and more. Community activists, non-profit leaders, and students ranging from high school to graduate school provided academic presentations that embodied the conference’s theme. Some attendees traveled from as far The post Howard University Brings the Association for Ethnic Studies Conference to an HBCU Campus appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Southern University the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans hosted the Business at the Bayou event. This event brought together nonprofit, corporate, and local businesses to showcase their products and services to students, alumni, and visitors. The event allowed small black-owned businesses to present their products and network with potential customers by telling them their stories and connecting with their products. Over 100 vendors participated in the expo, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small black-owned businesses, all selling their products on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The Louisiana Chamber of Congress Foundation, The post Supporting our Own: Business at the Bayou 2023 appeared first on HBCU News.

By Emmani Henry The Florida A&M University Concert Choir heads to one of Europe’s cultural capitals for a series of performances. Led by Director Mark Butler, Ph.D., the Concert Choir will be part of the Festival Tour of Vienna Sings 2023. The group boarded a plane for  and will return next week. The 41-student choir is scheduled to perform at the Historic Melk Abby Church, The Schonbrum Palace, Vienna City Festival and the Vienna Senior Living Facility. “I think it’s a wonderful and well-deserved opportunity,” said Butler, director of choral activities and associate professor of music in the College of Social The post FAMU Concert Choir Travels to Vienna appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Nick Corasaniti Just three years ago, Mississippi had an election law on its books from an 1890 constitutional convention that was designed to uphold “white supremacy” in the state. The law created a system for electing statewide officials that was similar to the Electoral College — and that drastically reduced the political power of Black voters. Voters overturned the Jim Crow-era law in 2020. This summer, a federal court threw out another law, also from 1890, that had permanently stripped voting rights from people convicted of a range of felonies. (The case is currently tied up on appeal, with The post Black Voters Have New Power in Mississippi. Can They Elect a Democrat? appeared first on HBCU News.

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Written By Hampton University Truist, through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation, presented Hampton University with a $250,000 grant to fund the university’s “Building Economic Mobility for Low and Moderately Skilled Individuals, from Underserved Populations in Newport News and Hampton” program. Truist’s Virginia Regional President, Thomas Ransom, presented a check on behalf of Truist to Hampton University President, Darrell K. Williams at the university’s museum, alongside local Truist leadership and university leadership and administrators. “Truist is proud to make this investment in Hampton University’s workforce development program,” said Thomas Ransom, Virginia Regional President at The post Truist Funds Hampton University “Building Economic Mobility for Low and Moderately Skilled Individuals” Program with $250,000 Grant appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College aims to shape the direction of artificial intelligence education on HBCU campuses thanks to a six-figure grant from the Mozilla Foundation. A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of the Responsible Computing Challenge designed to “ensure the next generation of digital builders creates technology in the public’s interest,” according to the foundation. Dr. Fallon Wilson, Senior Fellow for Digital and Race Studies in the H.E.A.R.T. (Humanity Ethics Arts Responsible Technology) Center, will lead the work along with Dean Isaac McCoy, School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Computational & Information Sciences, and The post Stillman College Advances AI Education with Mozilla Foundation Grant appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Stephanie Cobian At Lincoln University and in the world of agriculture, Amy Bax has played a pivotal role in empowering and guiding the next generation of agricultural leaders. Over the past 12 years, the dedicated employee and former FFA alumna’s profound institutional knowledge, agricultural expertise, and effective program execution have made her a valuable asset to both the University and the broader agricultural community. Most days, Bax’s office serves as a welcoming space for students seeking guidance, assistance, or just a friendly conversation. Faculty and staff also stop by regularly looking for Bax’s input or help to troubleshoot The post Cultivating Agricultural Excellence and Future Leaders at Lincoln University appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is joining forces with millions of people around the globe in celebration of Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity on November 28. This year, the university is highlighting five key areas that will benefit from your support: Study Abroad (TUGO): Open doors to global opportunities for our students by supporting travel expenses, passport and visa fees, and other costs associated with international study experiences. The General Scholarship Fund: Empower the next generation of leaders at Tuskegee University by contributing to our General Scholarship Fund. Your gift will pave the way for bright minds to access The post Tuskegee University Invites Alumni, Friends, and Supporters to Join Giving Tuesday appeared first on HBCU News.