By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Some students at Spelman College aren’t happy about the selection of Atlanta’s Black female mayor as this year’s commencement speaker. The students at the city’s historically Black women’s college say they believe Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is in favor of gentrification, they told WSB-TV . Pricing poor people […]
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Tuition Increases Should Have Minimal Impact on MD HBCUs
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com When the Maryland Board of Regents unanimously voted to increase the tuition for out-of-state students it was seen as a way to minimize financial impact on those who wanted to continue their education close to home, seemingly at the expense of those from outside the region. “The increase is consistent […]
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Harris’ Campaign Focuses on Black Colleges for Support
By JUANA SUMMERS Associated Press ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — California Sen. Kamala Harris has described her experience as a student at a historically Black college as “one of the most important aspects” of her life. Now, her Democratic presidential campaign is using that experience to connect with voters. Not only is she one of only […]
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Howard President Claps Back
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Over the weekend Howard University’s President weighed in on the controversy regarding neighborhood residents using the school’s “yard” as a porta-potty for pups. It all started when news outlets began reporting on the fury Howard students were experiencing when predominantly White gentrifiers were using Howard’s “yard” area as a […]
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Legislative Update: Bill Would Provide Protections to Student Loan Borrowers
By Daniel Oyefusi, Capital News Service Wade Davis called Navient’s customer service in March, hoping to adjust the payment plan for his student loan. Davis, 36, a freelance musician seeking full-time employment, said he couldn’t commit to his plan. After telling a representative from Navient — one of the major student loan servicing companies — of […]
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Howard University Partners with ‘Me Too.’
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It got deep. It got personal. And hopefully, it was transformational. During the first week of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Tarana Burke, “me too” Founder was on hand at Howard University this week to discuss, sexaul assault, sexual violence and how everyone can be apart of the discussions […]
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Nickelberry Resigns from Howard
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Howard University is looking for a new men’s basketball coach after Kevin Nickelberry resigned following their loss in the College Basketball Invitational Tournament. The former Bison coach couldn’t save his job despite their most wins in over two decades and their first postseason appearance since 1992 when the university […]
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Booker to Give Commencement at Historically Black University
By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker is set to give the commencement address at a historically Black university in the critical early primary state of South Carolina. South Carolina State University announced Monday that Booker will speak to graduates on May 10. The senator from New Jersey […]
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Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The Hyattsville/ Landover alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has been one of the most impactful in its community since its inception in 1979. Their 40th anniversary provided them with an opportunity to laud those who were pillars in the foundation and who have helped it become one […]
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Recap: Delta Day in Annapolis 2019
By Christel York, Special to the AFRO On March 6, over 250 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from across the state of Maryland gathered for their annual Delta Day in Annapolis. The theme, “Sounding the Alarm in Annapolis: Impacting Legislation in Maryland,” focused on advocacy, legislation and policy efforts that support the underserved. Members […]
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Magistrate: Discrimination Suit Against HBCU Should Proceed
By Randall Chase, The Associated Press A federal magistrate says a White man who lost his job at historically Black Delaware State University should be allowed to pursue his racial discrimination lawsuit. In a report March 7, the magistrate recommended denying the school’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. She said Jeffrey DeMoss has pleaded sufficient facts […]
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Howard Commemorates 152 Years Since Founding
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was a day of big names, powerful voices and lasting words during the Howard University Charter Day Convocation, as the University commemorated the 152nd anniversary of its founding. Hundreds gathered at the school’s Cramton Auditorium, 2455 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. on March 1 to pay homage to […]
