U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.
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Council member Janeese Lewis George shares thoughts on Harris campaign
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has expressed her excitement and support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, citing her qualifications and the momentum she has built in just a few weeks.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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Beyoncé inspires new college curriculum with ‘Renaissance’ album
Prairie View A&M University has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign to offer a course on queer history and theory, feminism, and diversity, inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 album “Renaissance”.
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Humble beginnings: A look at how Black institutions in America
HBCUs have been instrumental in providing education to the Black community since their founding in the 19th century, producing 50% of all Black educators nationwide and continuing to focus on teacher education despite facing numerous challenges.
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Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Lydia W. Mussenden, 104; mother, leader, soror
Lydia W. Mussenden, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Links Inc. and the Pierians, passed away in Baltimore at the age of 97, leaving behind her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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South African Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Grace Pandor visits nation’s capital
South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor visited Howard University to discuss South Africa’s position on the Israel-Gaza war, international solidarity, and suggestions for improving the efficacy of the United Nations.
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Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
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Kery Davis named Athletic Director of the Year
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Howard University’s athletic director, Kery Davis, has been selected as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). This prestigious accomplishment for an athletic director is the first for the university. Davis has made improvements to […]
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Women’s History Month: A look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture
By Jessica Damiano, The Associated Press Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification societies, or — in some cases — making significant contributions to science and landscape design. Some of these “plant women” gained notoriety for their work. Many are […]
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Black Press Week galvanizes advocacy, celebrates legacy, and mobilizes voters
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In a stirring celebration of 197 years of unwavering advocacy, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) convened in Washington, D.C., for Black Press Week to celebrate the March 16, 1827 founding of Freedom’s Journal, the first Black-owned publication in the U.S. This year’s […]