Subject Gordon Parks; Howard University; Photographer Description A group of 252 works spanning the influential Black photographer’s long career will be housed at the Washington HBCU’s research center Creator By Peggy McGlone Source https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/05/16/gordon-parks-photos-howard-university/ Publisher washingtonpost.com File
Subject Fisk University; Vann Newkirk; Nashville Description Fisk University opened its doors in 1866 to educate formerly enslaved African Americans in Nashville. Today, it is the oldest university in a city that has become known as the “Athens of the South” because it is home to several institutions of […]
Subject DEI; HBCU; Bilal Issifou; North Carolina A&T Description Before recent increased DEI efforts led companies to directly partner with schools, many HBCU students struggled to find job opportunities that aligned with their career goals. It’s an experience that Bilal Issifou knows well — after finding himself at an internship […]
Subject Research, HBCU, Institute for Black Male Research, Morehouse Description The Atlanta founded HBCU announced Tuesday that it has launched what officials there say is one of its most essential ventures in recent years: the Black Men’s Research Institute. The institute will study the cultural, economic, personal, and […]
Subject Howard University; Alumni; The Moor Description . In an effort to become a thriving, young, Black-owned boutique hotel management company, Howard University alumni Damon Lawrence and Marcus Carey, launched Homage Hospitality Group in 2016. After years of development, the duo has opened “The Moor,” their first boutique hotel, or what they prefer to call “home,” […]
Subject Sports; Higher Education; NFL; HBCU Description From The Field to the Sideline, Tennessee titans legend Eddie George joins the ranks of former football greats-turned-coaches at HBCUs as the new head coach of Tennessee state university’s football team. Creator Victoria Uwumarogie Source https://www.essence.com/celebrity/former-nfl-great-eddie-george-named-head-coach-of-hbcu-tennessee-state-universitys-football-team/?fbclid=IwAR3ZEleT1UwH1XzJ7fjpnUNhhI7vSg9h4wob_FmuQT1cMCb4AI5PjbRGnuE Publisher essence.com File
Subject Architect, Construction, TSU Alum Description When Don Hardin drives by the National Museum of African American Music, the Tennessee State University alum can’t help but smile proudly. That’s because the firm he owns managed the design and construction of the facility, and he credits TSU with giving […]
Subject Dr. James Hildreth; President Biden; Biden’s Cabinet Description Dr. James Hildreth, an infectious disease expert who leads Meharry Medical College, was asked to submit his resume to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team for consideration as part of the incoming administration’s coronavirus response. Creator Brett Kelman Source https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/11/16/biden-transition-team-asks-nashvilles-james-hildreth-resume/6310322002/ […]
Subject Football; HBCU; NFL Description After days of speculation, it’s officially official: Deion Sanders is the next head coach of the Jackson State Tigers. Creator Jay Connor Source https://www.theroot.com/the-hbcu-movement-continues-deion-sanders-named-head-c-1845127911 Publisher theroot.com File
Subject Steph Curry; Giving Back; Charity Description The Howard University golf team has some new gear, and NBA superstar Stephen Curry is pumped about it. Creator HBCU Gameday Source https://hbcugameday.com/2020/09/12/steph-curry-shows-off-howard-university-golf/ Publisher hbcugameday.com File
