The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened a new exhibition, “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs,” celebrating the cultural, intellectual and artistic legacy preserved by historically Black colleges and universities. Featuring collections from five HBCUs, the exhibition highlights rare artifacts, artwork and archival materials before embarking on a national tour through 2029.
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Army Maj. Bianca Ross celebrates promotion, urges Black women in uniform to be ‘unstoppable’
By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO A crowd of friends, family and fellow servicemembers gathered on the lawn of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to commemorate Army Captain Bianca Ross’ promotion to major on Sept. 15. The historically Black college and university alumna from Clark Atlanta University was born at Fort […]
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How Tee J Mercer turns compassion into action for college-bound youth leaving foster care
Tee J Mercer, a Howard University alumna, founded Move-In Day Mafia to support college-bound foster youth attending HBCUs by providing move-in assistance, monthly care packages, and lasting mentorship. Since its founding, the initiative has helped 84 students across 21 HBCUs and continues to grow, with Mercer calling on more “miracle makers” to join the mission.
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Man charged with murder in the death of LA-area technical college dean
A security guard has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Cameisha Denise Clark, the newly promoted dean of student affairs at Spartan College near Los Angeles, in what officials suspect was a case of workplace violence.
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Principal Baruti Kafele: Encouraging Black youth, one promise at a time
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Principal Baruti Kafele recently stood before the sold-out crowd in Lima, Ohio, speaking with students, educators, parents, business owners and community advocates on the importance of sowing seeds of promise– not doubt– into today’s youth. The 35-year education veteran, credited with being a master teacher and transformational school […]