Category: Black Education

New Zealand’s NZX-50 closed 0.6% lower at 1311.19, retreating from recent strong gains following President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge of steep tariffs on Mexico and China.

Haven currencies including the Japanese yen strengthened in the Asian session on Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on three countries—Mexico, Canada, and China.

JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

By Candace McDuffie As President-elect Donald Trump continues to handpick members of his Cabinet, it appears as though the Black conservatives who backed him at mind-boggling levels are nowhere to be found. Here are the ones that got noticeably left in the dust. After he tried—and failed—to become the Republican presidential nominee, U.S. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott went on to endorse Trump. This meant appearing at Trump’s campaign rallies and confessing his undying love for him. Beyond humiliating himself.s..atleast in front of Black folk, Scott has yet to be selected as a member of his Cabinet. Political Commentator Candace Owens Conservative The post These Loyal Black Conservatives Just Got Left in the Dust By Trump’s Post-Election Picks appeared first on HBCU News.

By Char Adams A group of Black leaders and locals marched through Columbus, Ohio, in a unity rally Sunday, one day after neo-Nazis walked through the same streets carrying Nazi flags and chanting racial slurs and white nationalist slogans. The Rev. Derrick Holmes, senior pastor at Columbus’ Union Grove Baptist Church, said he received frantic calls from members of his congregation as people walked along North High Street dressed in all black with red masks, carrying black flags with swastikas on them. They yelled, “Bow down, [N-word]!” and other racist chants as they made their way through the state capital’s Short North Arts The post Columbus Black leaders organize counterprotest after neo-Nazi march in their city appeared first on HBCU News.

By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today the convening of the 15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024.  This year’s theme is “Stigma No More…It’s 2024!” The purpose of the conference is to end negative beliefs and unfounded perceptions surrounding HIV, mental health, sickle cell disease, epilepsy, substance use, and other intersecting health issues, particularly those disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Each year, the International Conference on Stigma brings together a full roster of researchers, educators, policymakers, activists, faith leaders, students, youth, and community leaders to discuss strategies to overcome health-related bias, which impedes treatment The post 15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma appeared first on HBCU News.

This year marks a significant milestone for the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans. The school proudly celebrates 50 years of accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work program from the Council on Social Work Education. Since its inception in 1974, the program has committed to fostering social justice and equity. It has prepared generations of students to respond to the complex needs of their communities. The journey of SUNO’s BSW program commenced in 1965 as a minor in the Sociology Department. Recognizing the growing demand for specialized education in social welfare, the university established The post Southern University’s Social Work Program Celebrates 50 Years of Accredited Impact appeared first on HBCU News.

The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $500,000 in grants to a variety of research, preservation and outreach activities related to the Underground Railroad and freedom seekers. In collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the grants were distributed through a competitive process to 20 current or prospective NPS Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program members in 14 states. “These grants are vital to uncovering and sharing previously untold stories related to our country’s history,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “They help expand public awareness, connect us with our shared heritage, and provide a The post National Park Service Distributes $500,000 in Grants to Underground Railroad Sites and Projects appeared first on HBCU News.

The Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement is the premier recognition of excellence in scholarship by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. This prestigious annual prize, open to scholars across diverse fields and disciplines, honors those whose work has made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and the beautiful. Ten scholars were presented with the Barry Prize in 2024. Two of the 10 recipients are African Americans. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. An The post Two Black Scholars Receive the Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement appeared first on HBCU News.

By Curtis Bunn The Congressional Black Caucus will boast a record 62 members for the next session of Congress, contributing toward the highest number of Black federal lawmakers in history, according to the organization. In all, 67 Black people will serve in Congress. Five Republican members are not listed as members of the CBC. While the caucus’s members had planned to uphold a policy agenda for Black and marginalized people under a Kamala Harris administration, instead Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., said the CBC’s role will be to hold President-elect Donald Trump and his congressional supporters accountable. Both the House and Senate The post Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Winston- Salem State University Two graduate students from Winston-Salem State University, Cristina Sorensen and Stefanie Ramsey, have developed a unique ergonomics training program to help mothers reduce the physical strain of caring for young children. Their innovative project was recognized with the 2024 Future Healthcare Legend Award during the recent Healthcare Legends of East Winston Awards Luncheon. Sorensen is a student in the occupational therapy program. Ramsey is pursuing her family nurse practitioner degree. Both mothers who understand firsthand the demands of parenting. They observed the physical toll that lifting, bending, and repetitive motions take on mothers as they care for The post HBCU Students Create Innovative Ergonomics Program for Mothers appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Jessica Blake When President-elect Donald Trump wanted to find his next education secretary, he turned not to state officials with a record of overhauling education, but rather to a former wrestling executive with a short résumé in the sector. It’s a move that shocked some analysts while delighting Republican lawmakers and conservative groups. Other politicians and education experts alike are withholding judgment until Linda McMahon is formally nominated. Reactions to McMahon’s selection centered on her background as cofounder and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and what her lack of education policy experience could mean for the future of The post Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary appeared first on HBCU News.