Tuskegee University has announced $6.7 million in federal funding to launch a new aviation degree program in the fall, which will grant students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation science on a pilot track.
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“Freaknik” documentary premieres on Hulu
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a compelling documentary that explores the rise and fall of the legendary spring break destination for Black college students in the 1990s, and the cultural significance of the event as a melting pot of diversity and musical expression.
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Coppin State president secures board seat for Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch
The Federal Reserve System Board of Governors recently elected Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. to the board of directors of the Baltimore branch for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, a unique opportunity for CSU to bring insight and value as an anchor institution.
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Black Press still ‘pleading their own cause,’ 197 years laterÂ
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) hosted an event to celebrate Black Press Week and the 197th anniversary of the first Black newspaper, while stressing the importance of reaching Black communities with important election information.
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Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
The music industry has made significant strides in recognizing female artists’ contributions, but there is still a need for greater inclusivity and efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and biases.
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David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black commercial airline pilot, died at the age of 89 after breaking barriers in 1964 by becoming the first Black pilot hired by American Airlines.
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Meet Emeline King: Ford’s first Black female transportation designer
Emeline King is the first Black woman transportation designer for Ford Motor Company, having designed the 1994 SN95 Ford Mustang, and is recognized for her contributions to the car’s interior design.
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Anne Benna Sims: American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American ballerina
Anne Benna Sims was the first African-American ballerina to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre, and she was inspired by the artistry of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in “Giselle”.
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Meet Ret. Lt. Cmdr. Brenda E. Robinson: The U.S. Navy’s first African-American female pilotÂ
Lt. Cmdr. Brenda E. Robinson, the U.S. Navy’s first African-American female pilot, has dedicated her career to promoting aviation and inspiring young people to pursue a career in the field.
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“Six-Triple-Eight: A New Musical,” to honor Black women of WWII’s European TheaterÂ
The 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a play currently being developed for Broadway, which aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Black women in the face of adversity.
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Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. All communities should have the resources they need to strengthen their economic futures. This Black History Month, JPMorgan Chase is affirming their commitment to breaking down barriers — including the racial wealth gap — and promoting opportunity for all. In recognition of Black History Month, we connected with Thelma […]
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Dr. Sherita Hill Golden, chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine, resigns after ‘privilege’ controversyÂ
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Dr. Sherita Hill Golden has exited her post as vice president and chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), according to an email sent by Dean and CEO Theodore L. DeWeese and Executive Vice President Kevin W. Sowers on March 4. As the medical institution prepares to conduct a […]