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North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history
Read full article: North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist historyNorth Carolina's 10 historically Black colleges are going all out to get their nearly 40,000 students to vote.
10th Annual National Battle of the Bands heads back to Houston! See which HBCU bands will be performing🎷🥁🎶
Read full article: 10th Annual National Battle of the Bands heads back to Houston! See which HBCU bands will be performing🎷🥁🎶Houston, ARE...YOU...READY!? It’s almost time to see who is the best d@#% band in the land.
Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season
Read full article: Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation seasonVice President Kamala Harris has recorded a video commencement message that is being played for graduates at historically Black colleges and universities across the country this spring.
Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU
Read full article: Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSUIn a sport committed to increasing its number of Black players, Southern University’s upset of LSU this week was a victory for all HBCU baseball programs.
In AP poll's earliest days, some Black schools weren't on the radar and many teams missed out
Read full article: In AP poll's earliest days, some Black schools weren't on the radar and many teams missed outThe teams at Tennessee State in a three-season span from 1956 through 1959 were nearly unbeatable.
Battle of the Bands: A celebration of HBCU excellence through music
Read full article: Battle of the Bands: A celebration of HBCU excellence through musicOftentimes when people think of historically Black colleges and universities, the high-energy and electric bands are at the forefront of their minds.
US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs
Read full article: US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUsHistorically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years.
HBCU commissioners working together on NIL, sports growth
Read full article: HBCU commissioners working together on NIL, sports growthCommissioners of conferences with historically Black colleges and universities have needed to find new ways to adjust to changes in college sports like NIL and the transfer portal.
2nd annual HBCU All-Star game to be held at Texas Southern University
Read full article: 2nd annual HBCU All-Star game to be held at Texas Southern UniversityHBCU All-Stars LLC has announced that the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country, will be held at Texas Southern University’s H&PE Arena on Sunday, April 2.
‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ cast members Slim Thug, Nene Leaks, Lamar Odom and more attend Texas Southern University for HBCU experience
Read full article: ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ cast members Slim Thug, Nene Leaks, Lamar Odom and more attend Texas Southern University for HBCU experienceCelebrities Nene Leakes, Slim Thug, Ray J, Lamar Odom, Big Freedia, Stacey Dash, DreamDoll, and India Love took on the challenge of higher education while being welcomed into Tiger nation and getting a taste of what it’s like to attend historically Black college Texas Southern University.
HBCU medical schools to tackle organ transplant disparities
Read full article: HBCU medical schools to tackle organ transplant disparitiesA coalition including the four medical schools at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black Americans registered as organ donors and combating disparities among transplant recipients.
PVAMU to hold in-person graduation ceremony for Spring 2021
Read full article: PVAMU to hold in-person graduation ceremony for Spring 2021HOUSTON – Spring 2021 graduates at Prairie View A&M University will be able to participate in an in-person graduation ceremony, the university announced Friday. The commencement is scheduled for May 15 in Panther Stadium at 8:30 a.m.PVAMU also announced an additional in-person celebration for 2020 graduates, who had virtual ceremonies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony is set for May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the stadium. The university will require masks and social distancing at both outdoor events. For those who are unable to join, both events will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.pvamu.edu/commencement.
Historic Black colleges to get $650,000 to preserve campuses
Read full article: Historic Black colleges to get $650,000 to preserve campusesSeveral historically Black colleges and universities will receive more than $650,000 in grants to preserve their campuses as part of a new initiative announced Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Invision/AP, File)CHICAGO – Several historically Black colleges and universities will receive more than $650,000 in grants to preserve their campuses as part of a new initiative announced Tuesday. One student from each of the schools will help carry out the preservation plans to “cultivate the next generation of Black professionals in historic preservation,” Leggs said. AdThe $650,000 in funding is part of a larger initiative by the National Trust, which launched the action fund in 2017 as a $25 million campaign to preserve Black culture and celebrate the historic achievements of the Black community. And during President Joe Biden’s campaign, he pledged to address the historic underfunding of HBCUs, especially regarding federal research dollars.
‘It was amazing’: TSU’s debate team performs during pre-inaugural event for Biden-Harris
Read full article: ‘It was amazing’: TSU’s debate team performs during pre-inaugural event for Biden-HarrisTexas Southern University’s renowned debate team was in the spotlight again with a mesmerizing performance celebrating Black culture in a virtual pre-presidential inaugural program. The debate team was featured with several other HBCUs that were chosen to participate virtually in the “We Are One” Biden-Harris pre-inaugural event. The team made history as the first-ever debate team to perform at a pre-inaugural event. Gloria Ekezie (TSU)The debate team performed a two-minute reader’s theatre-style piece, which was pre-recorded and played during the virtual event. They were on semester break so their dedication and loyalty were very much appreciated.”Coach Gloria Batiste-Roberts (TSU)The debate team had a message that they wanted America to know.
Netflix CEO Donating $120 Million to HBCUs to Celebrate 'Great Black Achievement'
Read full article: Netflix CEO Donating $120 Million to HBCUs to Celebrate 'Great Black Achievement'Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, announced they are giving $120 million to support scholarships at historically black colleges and universities. The donation, the largest of its kind, will be split among Morehouse College, Spelman College and the United Negro College Fund, and will be enough for both universities to support 200 students each over the next decade. Hastings and Lomax, along with Morehouse College President David A. Thomas and Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell, spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the record-setting gift. The wonderful thing about this gift is Patty and Reed did not want the gift named after them. RELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Aniston Donates Nearly $1 Million to Racial Justice CharitiesBTS Donates $1 Million to Black Lives Matter Amid ProtestsMichael Jordan Donating $100 Million to Social Justice Organizations
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
Read full article: Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black collegesNetflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities. The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs. He launched a $100 million education fund in 2016, beginning with money toward college scholarships for black and Latino students. YouTube, meanwhile, pledged $100 million to help black artists and other creators.
Netflix CEO donates $120 million to black colleges in an effort to reverse generations of inequity
Read full article: Netflix CEO donates $120 million to black colleges in an effort to reverse generations of inequityThe CEO of Netflix says he will donate $120 million to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), calling the gift "an investment in America's future." "We hope this additional $120 million donation will help more black students follow their dreams." They called on others to also support these institutions to help "reverse generations of inequity in our country." He urged people to watch a TED Talk from Dr. Phil Goff, who "works police departments to help public safety be more equitable and less deadly," according to TED Talks. Earlier this week, Netflix said it will donate $5 million "to organizations dedicated to creating opportunities for black creators, black youth and black-owned businesses, including Ghetto Film School, Black Public Media and Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp," Variety reported.