Ten award-winning short films by students and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities will premiere Jan. 27 as part of the inaugural HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival. The selected films, representing multiple genres and institutions, will stream on the HBCU Week NOW YouTube channel, with each winning project receiving a $5,000 award.
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Not a monolith: Reflections on ralph lauren, oak bluffs, and the beautiful complexity of Black legacy
By Lynn “Elle” Selby When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black American tradition of summering in Oak Bluffs, it wasn’t just about clothes. It was a quiet affirmation of something many of us already know: we are not a monolith. For some, the collection was a revelation. […]
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National Teachers Hall of Fame to induct Valerie Camile Jones Ford, award-winning math teacher and Spelman grad
Valerie Camille Jones Ford, an award-winning mathematics teacher at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame class of 2025 for her dedication to her students and her innovative approach to teaching mathematics.
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President of Atlanta’s historically Black Spelman College steps down after leave of absence
Spelman College’s President, Dr. Helene Gayle, has stepped down permanently after a leave of absence, with interim President Rosalind Brewer taking over while a plan is being developed to select the college’s next president.
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Spelman College receives $1 million donation from Design Essentials
Spelman College has received a $1 million donation from Design Essentials to support the launch of its cosmetic science program, which aims to increase diversity in the beauty industry by providing a concentration for chemistry students and a minor degree.
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Florida A&M, a dubious donor and $237M: The transformative HBCU gift that wasn’t what it seemed
Florida AMC University has put on pause a $237 million donation from Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old who called himself Texas’ “youngest African American industrial hemp producer,” due to concerns over the donation’s legitimacy.
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Five organizations promoting youth entrepreneurship
Black youth are turning their interests and passions into profits through organizations such as Black Girl Ventures Foundation, The Hidden Genius Project, The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant, The Center for Black Entrepreneurship, and The Young Entrepreneurs of Color Pitch Competition.
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Spelman College first HBCU to launch cosmetic science program
Spelman College has launched a first-of-its-kind cosmetic science program to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and creators of the products, offering a concentration and minor in cosmetic chemistry to students interested in entering the field.
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Spelman College receives record-breaking $100M gift for scholarships and academic advancement
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Renowned businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, chairman of Greenleaf Trust, have bestowed a monumental gift of $100 million to Spelman College. The extraordinary donation is the largest single contribution ever made to a historically Black college or university (HBCU). […]
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5 HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence
by Aziah Siid February 2, 2024 They’ve shaped generations of Black professionals. Now HBCUs are working to educate students K-12, particularly in STEM fields. What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge […]