Category: Black Education

By Max Gao Six decades after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in front of an estimated 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a new Netflix film is shining a spotlight on one of the architects of the March on Washington who has largely been left out of the history books. Directed by George C. Wolfe (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and written by Julian Breece and Academy Award-winner Dustin Lance Black (“Milk”), “Rustin” revisits a crucial chapter in the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin (played by Colman Domingo), who is The post ‘Rustin’ shines a long overdue spotlight on the architect of the March on Washington appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Jackson State University Jackson State University is proud to announce that five students were among an elite group chosen to attend the Honeywell HBCU Leadership Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The summit offered a unique platform for HBCU students to gain essential professional development skills such as resume crafting, delivering impactful elevator pitches, mastering interview techniques, effective networking, and exploring internship opportunities. Mya Thomas, one of the selected students, expressed her gratitude, “Being chosen to represent Jackson State University as one of 33 students at the Honeywell HBCU Leadership Summit was an honor. Learning from experienced and new The post Jackson State University students gain real-world opportunities at Honeywell HBCU leadership summit appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Hayya Shah As part of a collaboration that was announced and then subsequently expanded earlier this year, Amazon and Howard University have announced the 2023 recipients of their gift project awards and doctoral fellowship. These accolades recognize individuals whose proposed projects fulfill the collaboration’s mission to bring differentiated research to the forefront. Funded by Amazon and housed in the College of Engineering and Architecture, the gift project awards support faculty research projects with an initial focus on machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP). The doctoral fellowship award funds an independent research project conducted by a Ph.D. candidate in ML and NLP. The post Amazon and Howard University Announce Inaugural Fellowship and Gift Project Awards appeared first on HBCU News.

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University has positioned itself as a trailblazer in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education. A five-week online AI course is just one of the ways Dr. Robbie Melton has had TSU bridge the digital divide by bringing this latest technology to the Nashville community and others. Melton, who also oversees the smart innovation technology center, taught the free AI course that attracted over 160 participants globally. “I strategically positioned TSU to serve as the professional development center for the HBCUs, looking at the opportunities, the possibilities, and the challenges regarding AI,” Dr. The post TSU Leads Artificial Intelligence Impact In Higher Education appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Hampton University Earlier this year PepsiCo announced the inaugural “Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship” named after Mary J. Blige’s festival and summit of the same name, as part of a shared mission to celebrate and advocate for Black women. On Tuesday, November 28, Mary J. Blige will be on-campus alongside PepsiCo’s Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and Multicultural Development, to present the scholarship to a Hampton University female student. Totaling $60,000 to be unlocked over two years, the scholarship covers costs for half of the student’s undergraduate education, with this year’s The post Mary J. Blige To Personally Award Hampton University Student With Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength Of A Woman Scholarship appeared first on HBCU News.

By Nyah Peebles Morehouse College has partnered with The Student Freedom Initiative and Stats Perform, a global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry to launch an “AI in Basketball” course. Per Business Wire, the partnership aims to offer education about applications of AI in sports, provide internships, and expand job opportunities upon graduation for students attending AUCC member institutions. “The promise of AI in sports is emerging; leveraging sports is a perfect pathway to expose our HBCU students to the foundational principles of AI and address the wealth gap by better positioning them for the in-demand jobs of the future,” Student Freedom Initiative The post Morehouse College To Launch AI Sports Course appeared first on HBCU News.

By Angela Johnson From his time on VH1’s Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party to his bestselling book of soul food recipes, “From Crook to Cook,” Snoop Dogg has shown us that he can get down in the kitchen. Now, the D.O.-Double-G. is back with a follow-up to his successful cookbook debut – and this time, he brought a friend along. “Snoop Dogg Presents Goon with the Spoon” is a collab with Bay Area rapper Earl “E-40” Stevens, a.k.a “The Goon with the Spoon.” The book features over 65 recipes for every meal, along with colorful photos inspired by both rappers’ favorite recipes…and, of course, The post Just in Time for the Holidays, Snoop Dogg Drops Recipes From His Latest Cookbook appeared first on HBCU News.

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By Curtis Bunn R. John Thomas, of Cincinnati, said he did not participate in a new NBC News poll indicating 20% of Black voters would consider voting for Donald Trump if the presidential election were held today. But if he had been polled, Thomas said, he is not sure what his response would have been. This alarmed him. “It should be a no-brainer,” he said. “I’m not a Trump supporter — let’s make that clear,” he said. “But I was concerned about President Biden. What has he done for Black people, who were a big reason for him winning? You hear that noise The post Waning enthusiasm from Black voters presents an inflection point for Biden’s campaign appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University’s Grammy award-winning Aristocrat of Bands will make another historic appearance when they march in the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The AOB, as the band is fondly called, will be the first band from a historically black university (HBCU) to participate in the “Windy City” parade that begins at 8 a.m. CST. For Chicago native band members, the appearance has a special meaning to perform in front of the home crowd of their families and friends. “As a native of Chicago, doing the Thanksgiving parade is not only nostalgic but an important part of my The post TSU’s Grammy Award-Winning Band To Make Historic Appearance In Chicago Thanksgiving Parade appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Lincoln University of Missouri At Lincoln University of Missouri, the ROTC program thrives as a close-knit and resilient community. With a 14-person class that exemplifies the power of togetherness, these dedicated individuals are poised to make a significant impact. This year’s class stands as the largest LU has seen in five years, a testament to their unity and determination. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023-2024 ROTC class and meet two proud Lincolnites who are not only shaping their own destinies but also positively transforming their communities through their unwavering commitment to ROTC. Nursing major The post Lincoln University of Missouri’s Expanding ROTC Program: Students Making a Difference and Shaping Their Futures appeared first on HBCU News.

By Joseph Alexander With the 50th Bayou Classic approaching, this game is an important turning point for both teams. For Grambling, winning this Bayou Classic would serve as a turning point for the program and head coach Hue Jackson after two underwhelming seasons in the SWAC. For Southern, not only would a win here assure our lead in the classic all-time (which sits at 25-24), but it would give the program something to build on as we seek new leadership. Going into the game, both teams are 5-5 and 4-3 in the conference. The SWAC West has been decided, with The post Battle in the Bayou! Watchers Guide to the 50th Bayou Classic appeared first on HBCU News.