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VSU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Associate VP for Athletics, Peggy Davis

Buzz Killer, Peggy Davis, Virginia State University / blackinvestmentgroup

Virginia State University is in mourning following the passing of Mrs. Peggy Davis, the associate vice president for athletics, who died this week. With over 27 years of dedicated service to the university, Mrs. Davis left an indelible mark on VSU’s Athletics Department. She is recognized for her compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to student-athletes. […]

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Jackson State University Unveils Walter Payton Collection

Fashion, Jackson State University, Walter Payton / blackinvestmentgroup

Jackson State University has officially launched the much-anticipated Walter Payton Collection, a heartfelt tribute to the football legend and a proud university alumnus. This exciting addition is part of JSU’s Campus Legends Program, in collaboration with Roots of Fight, and honors Payton’s profound impact both on the field as a Tiger and off it as

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VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears

Politics, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears, VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda / blackinvestmentgroup

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on Oct. 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks

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Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs

Campus News, Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs, Reports / blackinvestmentgroup

Courtesy of the Pew Research Center A new report from Pew Research Center has examined trends in historically Black college and university enrollment over the past 50 years. Although HBCUs’ primary mission is to educate Black students, there has been a sharp increase in non-Black student enrollment at these institutions. For their report, the research team leveraged

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Howard Opens 100th Homecoming Anniversary Festivities with High-Spirited Bison Madness Spirit Rally

100th Homecoming Anniversary, Campus News, Howard University / blackinvestmentgroup

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University kicked off its 100th Homecoming week on Monday night with a jam-packed spirit rally of pride and school spirit, which peaked with an impromptu set by Skilla Baby. “Make some noise for yourselves!” the Detroit rapper urged the audience. “I heard Howard University was the best university. I’m proud

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Georgia judge blocks controversial ballot hand tally rule

Georgia judge blocks controversial ballot hand tally rule, National News, Politics / blackinvestmentgroup

By Zach Montellaro A Georgia state judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a controversial rule supported by allies of former President Donald Trump that election administrators feared would cause last-minute chaos in the election. Judge Robert McBurney granted a request from election officials in Cobb County and others to pause a rule that would require poll

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