A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Grambling State University‘s new Digital Library and Learning Commons on Thursday. It was a historic moment for GSU, as it is the first digital library at an HBCU and the first digital library at a Louisiana institution. The updated 50,000-square-foot facility boasts 150 computers as well as multipurpose rooms […]
Queens, New York prosecutors have accused a Rikers correction officer of pretending to be a television producer to sexually assault a 20-year-old woman, according to NBC News. Read more…
Kelly Rowland is someone who recognizes the importance of Black-owned businesses, especially Black-owned eateries. The singer and actress joined the Local Eats Better with Pepsi Program during National Black Business Month, which offers foodies a chance to have their own Pepsi ad and an honorary menu item. One of Rowland’s fave eateries is Houston This Is It Soul Food. As
The start of the 2024 U.S. Open means many of our favorite tennis stars are beginning their quests to win the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. Naomi Osaka opened her competition on Tuesday with a big 6-3, 6-2 win over No. 10 ranked player Jelena Ostapenko — and she did it while rocking
Exactly one month after rapper Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner were federally indicted on wire fraud charges, the two have now been arraigned. As previously reported by The Root, the mother-and-son duo were federally indicted with wire fraud charges stemming from accusations that they “acquired more than $1… Read more…
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In a display of community spirit, South Carolina State University alumnus Howard T. W. Ragin made a significant contribution by donating over 38,000 bottles of water on Wednesday. This act underscores Ragin’s deep commitment to his alma mater and the Bulldog community. Ragin, who has a long history of supporting SC State, emphasized that his
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Students at St. Augustine’s University are returning to campus after a delayed move-in and start to classes. The two-week delay was a result of ongoing repairs needed due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Debbie. During the two-week delay, the administration focused on several key tasks. Those included upgrading maintenance in both residential and
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The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Clark Atlanta University with a $2 million grant for an initiative aimed at strengthening semiconductor research and education across Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As principal investigator and lead institution for this two-year project, CAU will lead the HBCU CHIPS Network. HBCU CHIPS Network is a collaborative partnership
Adventist HealthCare and Howard University have announced Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. as the new President of Howard University Hospital, effective September 13. This appointment follows the decision of current President Anita Jenkins to step down from her role. Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. Dr. Mitchell will assume his new position as part of a
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The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival is set to honor Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses, a 1978 alumnus. The highlight will be the world premiere of “MOSES-13 Steps”, a documentary that explores the life and legacy of the iconic athlete, whose achievements both on and off the track have inspired and led
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