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The Domestic Violence Prevention Network (DVPN) has appointed Mariann McGee Bernlohr as interim director, starting April 21. With two decades of nonprofit leadership, Bernlohr founded Iris Consulting, focusing on strategic organizational transitions....
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After an exhilarating four-day contest at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre, the Sea Jays Swim Club triumphed at the 25th RHAC Invitational, narrowly defeating Sharks Swim Club, 873 to 843. Seaside Aquatics and Pirates Swim Club placed third and four...
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Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education curates links to intriguing online articles relevant to our audience. These selections encompass various perspectives on African Americans in higher education and do not necessarily mirror the edit...
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Flora Ettlinger Whiting, daughter of Louis E. Ettlinger, significantly influenced publishing and rug manufacturing. After her 1899 marriage to architect Giles Whiting, she became an early IBM investor, amassing wealth before her death in 1971. The Wh...
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The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” running through May 11, is a masterful mix of chaos and comedy. Directed by Benjamin Hanna, this play within a play showcases the hilariously unfortunate Cornley Drama Society....
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The 2025 WNBA Draft, held on April 14, showcased emerging talent, with Paige Bueckers being the landmark No. 1 pick by the Dallas Wings. The Indiana Fever, aiming for a championship, secured three additional selections. They chose Florida State's Mak...
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On April 11, Purdue Polytechnic High School at Englewood inaugurated an on-campus farm, thanks to the support of Indianapolis Colts lineman Braden Smith and local volunteers. This initiative, funded partly by Smith's $40,000 donation, enhances studen...
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education frequently curates a selection of new publications that may captivate our audience. These titles encompass a diverse array of topics and perspectives. The views articulated within them do not necessarily repr...
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Dr. Robert Scott, a Suffolk native and Norfolk State University alumnus, has been appointed president of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia, effective May 1. Currently, he serves as president of research and development at Kraft Heinz Co. Sco...
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Pittsburgh, PA – The Department of Public Works announces that refuse, bulk waste, and recycling collections will proceed without interruption on Good Friday, April 18. Residents should place items curbside after 6 PM on Thursday, April 17, adhering...
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Deondra Rose, author of *The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy* (Oxford University Press, 2024), has committed to donating 50% of her book royalties to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This insightful book explo...
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The highly anticipated Rize Brunch, a beloved tradition in Soufriere, is set to enhance its celebrations this Easter Sunday, commemorating its fifth anniversary. This year, renowned international soca artist Hypasounds will headline the gathering, ma...
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Saint Lucia's tourism industry is thriving, achieving an impressive EC$3.5 billion in revenue last year, even with 500 fewer hotel rooms. Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire announced this success, crediting alternative acco...
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On April 14, Dr. Julie A. Freischlag revealed her retirement plans, concluding a remarkable 38-year career in 2025. As CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and an esteemed vascular surgeon, her contributions have profoundly advanced community hea...
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Khailan Vitalis, the pioneering athlete from Saint Lucia, achieved yet another remarkable feat last weekend by shattering his own national record in the men’s 110m hurdles. His impressive time of 13.83 seconds at the Jo Meaker Classic and Multi, with...
