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By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, with the support of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, hosted one of the largest state gatherings during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference from Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The weekend’s Friday night is reserved for states throughout the country to host their congressional, state and local constituents, civic and business leaders and guests. Maryland has the largest Black state legislative body in the country with 66 members. The event titled, “Maryland Black Excellence,” showcased Gov. Wes Moore who reminded the audience: The post Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference appeared first on HBCU News.

By Steve Karnowski In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by mid-October. At a polling site in Minneapolis, Jason Miller arrived well before the polls opened at 8 a.m. and was first in line. He was among roughly 75 people who cast ballots in the first hour at the city’s early voting center. “Why not try The post In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day appeared first on HBCU News.

Recently, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th  and  the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100 is a curated collective of notable HBCU alumni who are inspiring the next generation of content creators across film, television, and digital platforms. This year’s list includes MSNBC President Rashida Jones (Hampton University); former NFL player and sports commentator Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State University); actress and singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor (Central State); actors Lynn Whitfield (Howard University),  Anthony Anderson (Howard University) The post HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 appeared first on HBCU News.

By Martie Bowser 2 Chainz‘s latest partnership is helping HBCU students looking to bring some flavor to the world of STEM. Last month, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation announced they would invest $350,000 in financial support and provide additional resources to historically Black colleges and universities, particularly for students pursuing careers in culinary innovation, food science and technology. 2 Chainz is partnering with PepsiCo to spread the word about their new “Taste of Tomorrow” scholarship. As a graduate of Alabama State University, 2 Chainz knows how essential HBCUs are to producing and nurturing professionals of color in industries where they are usually minorities. “Representation is everything. Seeing someone who The post 2 Chainz Backs This Initiative Awarding Over $350K In Scholarship Funds For HBCU STEM Students appeared first on HBCU News.

By Meredith Lee Hill Tim Walz has struggled over the years as a fundraiser, limited in part by his lack of high-dollar donor networks from his days representing a rural congressional district. But, in just the past few weeks, the Minnesota governor has grown into a more sought after commodity and helped Kamala Harris in her efforts to bring in record-breaking sums since being tapped as her running mate. He’s often pulling in $750,000 to $2 million himself per campaign fundraiser, according to two other people familiar with the matter who weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Now, the Harris campaign is The post Harris team ramps up Walz’s fundraising push in final sprint appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of the Howard University Newsroom Staff The  Howard University Center for an Equitable Economy and Sustainable Society (e2s2)  is proud to announce a symposium celebrating the 80th anniversary of  Eric Williams’, Ph.D., landmark publication of  “Capitalism and Slavery.” While writing the book, Williams was a professor at Howard  University, teaching classes in the political science department. This seminal text, which transformed how scholars understand the relationship between the Transatlantic and the rise of capitalism, will be the focus of a bi-national conventions taking place from September 16-22 in Havana, Cuba  and again in Washington D.C. from September 25-28 in The post Symposium on Eric Williams’ ‘Capitalism and Slavery’ to be Held in Cuba and Washington D.C. appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kyra Allesandrini Jackson State University’s Division of Athletics has announced a new partnership with Mindflow to offer mental health resources to student-athletes. “Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome @gojsutigers to the Mindflow family!” the organization wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. “Together, we’re committed to enhancing mental health support for their student athletes. Let’s make a positive impact!” Mindflow was created by two former student-athletes, Caleb Scott and Anthony Faraino, to highlight the significance of prioritizing mental health in sports. “As former student-athletes, we understand the unique stressors you face on a daily-basis and how these circumstances can affect your mental The post HBCU Jackson State Sets New Partnership To Provide Mental Health Resources To Student-Athletes appeared first on HBCU News.

By Ashley Brown The legacy of trailblazing mathematicians Katherine Johnson and her fellow “Hidden Figures” was celebrated on Sept. 18 during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This event commemorated their extraordinary contributions to NASA and paid tribute to the late Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed the legislation that made this recognition possible. Katherine Johnson, alongside Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, was recognized for her pivotal role as one of NASA’s Human Computers. Her calculations of orbital mechanics were crucial for the success of numerous U.S. space missions, The post Congress Honors NASA’s “Hidden Figures” with Long-Awaited Medals appeared first on HBCU News.

By Curtis Bunn Three prominent Black pastors in North Carolina and other respected clergy have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, for his past incendiary remarks about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Robinson is under intense fire after CNN shared countless controversial comments that he allegedly made on social media, websites and message boards between 2008 and 2012 — including calling himself a “Black Nazi.” He has vehemently denied those remarks came from him. Robinson also said he would remain in the gubernatorial race against his Democrat opponent Josh Stein, despite calls from within the Republican The post Black pastors rebuke Mark Robinson’s reported remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. appeared first on HBCU News.

By Stephen J. Gaither Make no mistake about it — Saturday night’s 66-24 dismantling of archival North Carolina A&T by North Carolina Central was personal for Trei Oliver in an HBCU FCS matchup. Saturday night, in the bowels of O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, Oliver recalled his first game against NC A&T as a head coach in Greensboro back in 2019. “I am definitely pleased to see this,” Oliver said. “My first year here was the worst loss in school history. So for us to come back a couple years later for the most points they’ve ever had scored on ‘em. You know, that The post HBCU coach unapologetic after 42-point win over rival appeared first on HBCU News.

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