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Tamalyn Peterson has been appointed as the new dean at Talladega College in Alabama, while Josephine Ibironke takes on the role at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. At Lincoln University of Missouri, Johnnie Westbrook assumes the deanship, and L...
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Simmons College is poised to welcome a remarkable cohort of 210 freshman students for the fall 2025 semester. This impressive influx marks the largest incoming freshman class in the institution's history, underscoring a significant milestone for the...
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New appointments in academia have brought fresh faces to significant roles. Evelyn Field has taken on a prominent position at South Carolina State University, while Avery Willis Hoffman now associates with the University of Chicago. Nicole McConlogue...
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The establishment of the HBC4Us Alliance signals the dawn of a transformative partnership, as articulated by the commissioners representing four athletic conferences in a unified declaration. “As guardians of our distinguished athletic traditions, we...
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The Department of Education asserts that the revised standards will enable the American public to determine whether educational establishments are prioritizing less qualified individuals based on race at the expense of more deserving candidates. This...
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Dr. Beard, the founding dean of the School of Nursing at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, New York, stands out as a prominent figure in the realms of health equity, policy, and nursing education. Her leadership is recognized on a national scale, unde...
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“There exists a notable deficiency in the representation of dietitians of color,” stated June Thompson, who serves as the interim program director for dietetics at North Carolina A&T. “Eighty percent of our clientele comprises individuals from di...
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Recent appointments in academia highlight the accomplishments of several professionals across various institutions. Brandon Toliver has taken up a role at Tuskegee University in Alabama, while Brandon Nzekwe joins the College of Southern Maryland. In...
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Jackie Hill, the recently appointed president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch, announced to the New Pittsburgh Courier that an official installation ceremony for the branch’s officers was forthcoming. This event took place on Saturday, August 2, at th...
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**This Week in Black History: August 6-12** August 6 In 1870, one of the most overtly racist acts post-Civil War occurred as White extremists violently suppressed Black voting rights in Tennessee, undermining a coalition of Black and progressive Wh...
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President Donald Trump has mandated the Department of Commerce to initiate a new U.S. census that excludes undocumented individuals, according to Newsweek. On August 7, Trump declared on his Truth Social platform, "I have directed our Department of C...
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Dionne Warwick has come forward to support Beyoncé in the face of criticism regarding her recent Levi’s advertisement. Warwick’s defense followed Piers Morgan's accusation of “cultural appropriation” aimed at Beyoncé after the campaign was revealed....
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A white motorcyclist is facing legal repercussions following his racist outburst directed at a Black motorist, captured on video. The individual behind the TikTok account @lifewithjay.616 filmed the incident involving Travis Bonn, who unleashed a tor...
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Community members and supporters are advocating for justice following the violent assault of an African American teenager outside a California movie theater by a group of white youths, as reported by Atlanta Black Star. The incident involved 18-year-...
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For numerous families, a home is often the principal asset bequeathed to future generations. Can you identify the asset that frequently ends up in probate court? It’s indeed a HOME. This common occurrence often stems from a lack of awareness regardin...