The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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PRESS ROOM: Climate Power launches $10 million Black engagement program aimed at mobilizing Black voters around climate
Climate Power has launched its Black Engagement Program to advance conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities and to educate Black voters about the contrast between Vice President Harris’ climate record and Trump’s pro-polluter agenda.
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PRESS ROOM: National Park Service awards $10.6 million to preserve America’s historically Black colleges and universities
The National Park Service has awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states to preserve historic structures on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Simmons College, Delaware State University, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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PRESS ROOM: Nearly 90 percent of Black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
The Violence Policy Center’s study found that guns were the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in the United States in 2022, with 87.4% of these victims being killed with guns.
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PRESS ROOM: Documentary shines a light on cotillions as a way to celebrate Black girlhood
A Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, is using the cotillion experience as programming for Black girls, many of whom live below the poverty line, and the documentary “The Debutantes” explores the pressure of paying bills, familial tensions and discovering themselves in a world where they feel judged.
Posted inNational News
PRESS ROOM: Tuskegee University names Dr. Mark Brown, distinguished alum, as 10th president
Tuskegee University has appointed Dr. Mark Brown ’86 as its 10th president and CEO, marking the first time in its 143-year history that an alum will lead the university.
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PRESS ROOM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to host the 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa, Florida
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida from June 27 to July 2, with a focus on activism, philanthropic efforts, youth mentoring, recognizing the fine arts, health and wellness, and celebrating decades of social action.
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PRESS ROOM: Healing of the Nations Foundation in association with Carnegie Hall presents its annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 PM
On June 19, the Healing of the Nations Foundation and Carnegie Hall will present a free Juneteenth Celebration event featuring Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter, actor Daniel Beaty, and more, honoring the freedom of enslaved African people and recognizing the ongoing fight for justice and equity.
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PRESS ROOM: Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote will bring voting to the culture and engage voters across the country this summer
When We All Vote has launched the Culture of Democracy Tour, a summer of action to register, educate and engage thousands of voters and volunteers, in partnership with more than 200 partners in the Culture of Democracy Collective.
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PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops
Bishop Tracy S. Malone has become the first Black woman to become president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church, leading a leadership team that includes Bishop Ruben Saenz, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward.
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location
The National Council of Negro Women will host its 61st National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 9-13, 2024, to discuss social and economic justice issues impacting Black women and their families.
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PRESS ROOM: Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival returns to Washington, D.C.
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
