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HBCU News - Tennessee State University Reaches Over $100 Million In Research Awards, Second Among Nation's HBCUs

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Tennessee State University Reaches Over $100 Million In Research Awards, Second Among Nation’s HBCUs​

Tennessee State University has reached a historic milestone, with the institution receiving over $100 million in research awards. The $100,031,082 million in funding is the second highest total among the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. According to TSU President Glenda Glover, the record-setting awards are a part of the University’s plan to reach R1- research status.


“The USDA/NIFA grant isn’t just a financial fortune, but it is a transformative opportunity that will propel TSU to new heights and academic excellence,” Dr. Quick added.

“We have hit the highest total in grant awards in the institution’s history. This puts TSU in the upper echelon of research funding among HBCUs.”

 

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Smh. My son just started there this week and there’s already been 2 shootings on or right outside of campus. One student got their pockets ran at gunpoint at 2pm in the afternoon on campus already too, smh.

 

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Dang!

At least when someone got robbed on campus at my HBCU, it was at night. Not broad day. And the shootings were off the yard by wanna be thugs in college.

 

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Dang!

At least when someone got robbed on campus at my HBCU, it was at night. Not broad day. And the shootings were off the yard by wanna be thugs in college.

Yeah shit was crazy. The shooting was between locals. One was shot and took himself to the hospital. No students were injured. Still though, a lot of kids haven’t experienced that lifestyle so a lot of them were rattled. Parents were threatening to pull their kids.

University did respond though and increased the police presence, locked down streets that were used for cruising by locals, instituted ID checks, etc.

 

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HBCU News - Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Expands Scholarship Program at Spelman College with $104,000 Gift

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Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Expands Scholarship Program at Spelman College with $104,000 Gift​

Spelman College announced today a generous gift of $104,000 from the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation, Inc., to expand the Foundation’s endowed scholarship fund at Spelman.

“We are thrilled to enhance our partnership with Spelman College through this additional grant,” said Linda Gulley, managing consultant of the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation. “Spelman has a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, and we believe in investing in the education and development of talented students who embody the legacy of Hank Aaron.”

Previously, the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation supported five student scholarships through the endowment at Spelman. With the addition of this recent gift, six students will now receive greater access to quality education, and the Foundation will continue fostering the next generation of leaders.

 

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HBCU News - Five Spelman College Students Awarded Spotify NextGen Scholarships

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Five Spelman College Students Awarded Spotify NextGen Scholarships


Spelman College is proud to announce that Spotify, the global music and podcast streaming platform, has awarded scholarships to five Spelman students through its NextGen program. Rising sophomores Rokiyah Darbo, Taylor Mills, Ashley Rawls, Bailey Johnson, and Tellisa Massey were selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship annually for three years. Beyond financial support, they’ll also have the opportunity to become Spotify ambassadors.

The NextGen Scholarship provides multi-year funding for first-year students pursuing audio media careers, including podcasting, storytelling, writing, sound engineering, and music. Full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are also prerequisites. These scholarships are an integral component of the NextGen program, powered by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund. This initiative aims to elevate podcast culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Spelman College was selected as the first HBCU to participate in the program.

Spelman Professor Michelle Hite, Ph.D., guided 17 students through a course focused on the NextGen audio-first curriculum during the Spring 2023 semester. The students created a seven-episode podcast series that explored the murder of Emmett Till and the enduring cultural legacy of his death.

Earlier this year, Spotify hosted a Creator Day at Spelman bringing together 150 students and staff to learn about podcast creation from experts. They also launched a week long Spotify Labs Creator Program.

 

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HBCU News - HBCUs are on alert as racially motivated attacks intensify across the country

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HBCUs are on alert as racially motivated attacks intensify across the country​

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Morgan State University’s chief of police, Lance Hatcher, about the challenges facing HBCUs as racially motivated, domestic extremism intensifies in the U.S.

Before killing three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Fla., last week, the gunman made a stop – Edward Waters University, an HBCU. Its president says students spotted him putting on gloves and an armored vest in a library parking lot. They went and got a security officer.

A ZACHARY FAISON JR: Lieutenant Antonio Bailey – he then began to approach the individual who, by that time, was now seated in his vehicle, at which time, upon recognizing the presence of Lieutenant Bailey, the individual immediately fled the university parking lot, jumping the curb and nearly hitting a nearby brick column in the parking lot.

RASCOE: It’s not clear if the HBCU was a target for the shooter, who was a white supremacist. But are historically Black colleges and universities on guard? Lance Hatcher is chief of police at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore. He joins us now. Welcome to the program.

 

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HBCU News - Queens nonprofit immerses kids in music by recreating HBCU marching band experience

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Queens nonprofit immerses kids in music by recreating HBCU marching band experience​

By Elle Mclogan

At the Rochdale Village Community Center, kids ages 6 and up are learning drums, horns and the performance fundamentals they’ll need to someday join the marching band at a historically Black college or university.

“A lot of the students that I’ve had here will go on and graduate from HBCU, whether it’s Hampton, Howard,” founder Larry Carthan said.

He left his job on Wall Street and founded the Elite Marching Band of Queens in the 1990s. Weekly practices culminate in a year-end showcase.

“My favorite thing is that you can express yourself in different ways by doing this,” student Danieda Paul said.

“I just love the music. I love the drums. I love the way, when I hit the stick, it bounces off the drum,” student Carter Jennings said.

 

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HBCU News - Inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor's Masked Ball raised scholarship money for HBCU students

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Inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball raised scholarship money for HBCU students​

By Nicky Zizaza

This weekend’s United Negro College Fund Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball was aimed at fundraising for Black college students.

WJZ is the proud media sponsor of the gala.

For more than 70 years, the United Negro College Fund has pledged to honor education and award scholarships to students like Morgan State student Rachel Simpson.

“I saw the email and I was like, ‘Hey, maybe I will just apply,” said Simpson, a scholarship recipient. “You never know if you are going to get the scholarship or not, but I wrote the essays that came along with it, and a few months later, I heard back and got the scholarship.”

The Morgan State University junior is one of the beneficiaries of the UNCF scholarships that financially help send students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, year after year.

“I came in as a freshman, I already had my major chosen so that made it easier for me to get acclimated to my classes,” Simpson said. “Also lived in Maryland for a few years prior to coming to Morgan, so that just made the decision to come to Morgan a little bit easier.”

 

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HBCU News - DSU Continues Ranking among top HBCUs

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DSU Continues Ranking among top HBCUs​

In a confirmation of its standing as the fastest growing HBCU in the country and the top choice for students of color in Delaware, Delaware State University has maintained its position among the Top 5 Public HBCUs and as one of the Top 10 HBCUs overall.

According to the latest annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report, Delaware State University is ranked as the #3 Public HBCU, marking the ninth consecutive year it has placed among the Top 5.

The University is ranked as the #9 HBCU overall – the third consecutive year it has placed among the Top 10 Black Schools in the country. DSU shares that #9 ranking in a tie with Claflin University.

 

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HBCU News - Anton Vincent Establishes $100K Scholarship at Jackson State University in Honor of His Parents

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Anton Vincent Establishes $100K Scholarship at Jackson State University in Honor of His Parents​

When Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America, visited Jackson State University to serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony, he left more than pearls of wisdom. The Jackson native bestowed a generous $100,0000 gift to establish The Pearl and George Vincent Educational Excellence Scholarshipin honor of his parents, who served on the faculty for 25 years.

“My parents were lifelong educators, between them 88 years of educational leadership. Teaching students from early childhood all the way to Ph.D. students,” says Vincent. “This scholarship is in honor of their commitment, leadership, and legacy in the educational field. I really want to offer talented students who are passionate about a career in education a chance. Investing in these students impacts all of society.”

The scholarship will be used to pay for tuition, textbooks, supplies, and other fees included in the cost of education for eligible students. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be an undergraduate student majoring in education and enrolled full-time at Jackson State University, must maintain a 2.75 GPA or above, and must demonstrate a financial need.








(You probably ate his treats and snacks, but never put a face to a name)

 

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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans

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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans​

Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter, Nikki Giovanni and Angie Thomas are among the over 175 actors, musicians, authors and activists who signed an open letter this week initiated by actor and beloved Reading Rainbow host Levar Burton against the growing trend of book bans across the country.

Although a recent NPR poll revealed that most Republicans are against book bans, it’s impossible to deny the conservative minority that has made it their mission to censor books that deal with issues of race, gender identity and sexuality. According to the American Library Association, 2022 produced the highest number of attempted book bans in the 20 years the organization has been collecting the data. Republican state lawmakers in Missouri are taking things one scary step further, not just banning books but pretending to burn them.

“It’s only a matter of time before regressive, suppressive ideologues will shift their focus toward other forms of art and entertainment to further their attacks and efforts to scapegoat marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks,” the letter reads. As part of its campaign, MoveOn also plans to distribute free banned books with its Banned Bookmobile throughout the month of October in states like Georgia, Virginia and South Carolina.










I saw some of those books them "conservatives" wanna ban. Good on them. Media labeling anyone w/ common sense conservative. That's what they crying about talking about when mentioning the sexuality and gender identity in this article. Liberals wanna run a game on you, hoping you don't know what's in them books.

 

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HBCU News - Court Ruling Shows Need For Atlantans To Support Area's HBCUs

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Court Ruling Shows Need For Atlantans To Support Area’s HBCUs


The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions is a moment for Atlanta to continue to lead our nation by investing in its historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — the very institutions that overwhelmingly launch Black students into graduate schools, professional careers of influence, and leadership roles.

The impact of the court’s landmark decision will be felt deeply by the most selective colleges and universities, in both graduate and undergraduate schools. Several studies suggest that selective, predominantly white higher education institutions such as Harvard and Emory are likely to see a 20%-to-40% reduction in Black students. Such schools have long used race-based admissions as a tool to mitigate the effects of disadvantage and racial bias.

The long-term effects of the court’s decision on our society will reverberate for the remainder of this century. Some have predicted that it could lead to a dearth in Black leadership and a decline in diversity in corporate America. Attendance at selective colleges and universities, however, over-determines the likelihood of gaining access to positions of power and influence. One need only to examine the varied resumes of prominent business leaders, U.S. Congress members and the Supreme Court justices and their clerks over the last 40 years to see the evidence.

 

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State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says

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State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says



Land-grant, historically Black colleges and universities have missed out on more than $13 billion they should have gotten in the last three decades or so, according to letters the Biden administration sent to the governors of 16 states appealing to them to invest more money in HBCUs.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sent letters to the governors of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.


But because of the discrimination and exclusion Black students faced at those schools, the second Morrill Act was passed in 1890, mandating that states either consider Black students equally or found separate land-grant schools for them, some of which included:

Alabama A&M University
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University (Georgia)
Kentucky State University
Southern University and A&M College (Louisiana)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Alcorn State University (Mississippi)
Lincoln University (Missouri)
Langston University (Oklahoma)
South Carolina State University
Tennessee State University
Prairie View A&M University (Texas)
Virginia State University
North Carolina A&T State University


In Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas and North Carolina, the gap between majority-Black and majority-white land-grant institutions – including the University of Florida, Louisiana State University, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Texas A&M University and North Carolina State University – ranged from about $1 to $2 billion.

 

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As holiday shopping begins, Black business owners hope shoppers don’t forget them

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As holiday shopping begins, Black business owners hope shoppers don’t forget them​

April Showers (her real name), a self-described “serial entrepreneur” much of her life, looks at 2020 as a paradox.

George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis and the ensuing social justice movement across the country were “painful and exhausting. Very troubling and a moment in time we won’t forget,” she said.

For a Black businesswoman, though, the subsequent impact of the protests following Floyd’s death heightened awareness of vast social inequities and inspired the #BuyBlack movement, which encouraged support of Black-owned businesses.

In June 2020, Canadian fashion designer and activist Aurora James reasoned on social media that Black people represent 15% of the “American population and we need to represent 15%” of retailers’ “shelf space.” Companies followed her suggestion, bringing Black-owned brands into their stores and inviting collaborations at unprecedented rates.

 

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Battle in the Bayou! Watchers Guide to the 50th Bayou Classic

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Battle in the Bayou! Watchers Guide to the 50th Bayou Classic

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 Prairie View winning this past weekend, securing their spot in the SWAC Championship. Going into this game for Grambling, the game plan will remain the same. With two running backs (Chance Williams and Floyd Chalk IV) with over 500 yards and over 5 yards per carry. They’ll be relying on their run game to wear down the Southern “Dog Day” defense, opening opportunities for their quarterback Myles Crawley late in the game.

For Grambling, utilizing the running game to keep Southern’s defense on the field, and the offense off the field is crucial to their victory.

 

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Nia Dacosta's 'The Marvels' Has Become Highest-Grossing Film For A Black Woman Director

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Nia Dacosta’s ‘The Marvels’ Has Become Highest-Grossing Film For A Black Woman Director​

Even though there were numerous reports that The Marvels had the worst opening weekend ever for any MCU film at $47 million, director Nia DaCosta has made history.

The Marvels, is now the highest-grossing film for a Black female director and has surpassed Ava DuVernay‘s A Wrinkle in Time. The Marvels has amassed $161 million worldwide (A Wrinkle in Time amassed $132 million).

DaCosta was second to DuVernay with her previous film, Candyman.

Following the news that The Marvels had the worst opening weekend ever for any MCU film at $47 million, Trump reposted a Breitbart article that attacked Disney for the failure.

Trump took the chance to boost Ike Perlmutter, the former CEO at Marvel Entertainment, by stating “Bring back Ike Perlmutter. Nobody ran a better studio or company better than him!”