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By Amaris Edwards CHICAGO — The spirit of the Civil Rights Movement returns to Chicago this weekend as the city gathers to honor the life, vision and enduring legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Beyond just a day off (for some, including CPS), MLK Day serves as a powerful “day on” — a time to […]
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By Danny Flannery As the winter break begins, Bison look forward to a well-earned rest. The spirit of “Truth and Service” never stops, however, and across campus students and staff alike have been working to give back to the community. Led by WHUR FM, Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) volunteers, and the Office of
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UNCF today released a new study exploring the perspectives of teachers, school counselors and students on issues of college readiness and awareness of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Titled, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Examining Teacher and School Counselor Strategies for College Readiness and HBCU Exposure for Students, the study revealed the need for greater HBCU exposure, intentional student data review to identify achievement gaps and anti-bias
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Kristen Wells-Collins is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to her commentary on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue a degree in chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, according to her LinkedIn. After her
Courtesy of Spelman College Bridging the Dream, while Bridging the Financial Gap Spelman College is proud to announce that two of its students are recipients of the Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship. Zarah Bethea, C’2029, a political science major, and Christina Simone Coker, C’2029, a health sciences major, have been selected due to their stellar academic performances and demonstration of financial need. Each student was awarded $10,000 from the Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall
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Written By WHUR Staff In a powerful show of unity and generosity, WHUR 96.3FM’s 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon — held Thursday at the radio station’s studios on the campus of Howard University — once again brought the DMV together, raising more than $61,000 and a truckload of non-perishable food to help feed families experiencing hardship this holiday
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By Julie Carey, NBC Washington For the first time, Black veterans laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, are receiving special recognition this Veterans Day. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post recently learned about the African American cemetery and the fact it had been overlooked in traditional ceremonies.
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The Compassion-Centered Co-Governance Pitch Competition invites students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country to tackle the complex issues behind urban development. Winners receive $10,000, with registration closing on November 15. Helping the participants develop their solutions in historically under resourced communities will be faculty mentors, including Winston-Salem State University professor and Spatial Justice Studio founder Russell Smith. He spoke
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest farmer certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will team up with Prairie View A&M University to teach youth about agriculture and HBCU culture. During an interview with AFROTECH™, Rae Johnson cited her love for nature as the driving force behind her interest
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LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Local students are preparing to explore their potential futures at a one-stop shop for college opportunities. The Smith-Jones Family Foundation is organizing a bus trip to the 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair at Warrensville Heights High School in eastern Ohio. Around 60 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to
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