WASHINGTON – Howard University proudly announces a generous $10 million gift from the Karsh Family Foundation to endow its prestigious and highly competitive STEM program, which will be renamed the Karsh STEM Scholars Program (KSSP). Founded in 2017, the program is designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities earning a Ph.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. […]
Miles College Partners With Shaquille O’Neal To Launch His HBCU Initiative
BIRMINGHAM – Miles College Partners with Shaquille O’Neal to launch his HBCU (Historically Black College & University) Initiative. O’Neal will join Miles College’s President Bobbie Knight to announce his new business venture, which is to bring a Papa John’s to every Historically Black College & University Campus. This event will take place on Saturday, October […]
Howard University Rises in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 National Graduate School Rankings
WASHINGTON – Howard University’s graduate programs in social work, business, education, and law increased in the annual national rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 “Best Graduate Schools” listing. The School of Social Work is ranked No. 25, the School of Business is ranked No. 67, The School of Education is ranked […]
Janet Jackson, Maxwell, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, KEM, Will Headline 2019 Performances for Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® Presented By Denny’s
DALLAS – The original Party with a Purpose® is setting sail on an epic 20th Voyage! The 2019 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® presented by Denny’s will sail from Miami April 7-14 on the Carnival Magic and make stops in the Caribbean’s Amber Cove, San Juan and St. Thomas. Created as a fundraiser to support […]
NCRF Proudly Announces the 20th Annual Black College Expo Giving Millions in Scholarships On Site
LOS ANGELES – Dr. Theresa Price founded the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) a 501c3 non-profit organization in 1999 in a direct response to the passing of California’s proposition 209 that banned affirmation action programs in California colleges. Since its inception, the organization has helped students secure more than $500 million in scholarships & grants […]
AUC Consortium, Inc. Presidents Deliver Strong Case for Investing in HBCUs in New National Tome on Workforce
ATLANTA – Clark Atlanta President Ronald A. Johnson and Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice provide compelling insights on how a strong American workforce needs the creativity and brain trust developed by historically Black colleges and universities. Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, President of Clark Atlanta University; Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President […]
National Trust Raises Over $10 Million to Preserve Historic Black Sites
WASHINGTON – Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced one year after the launch of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund the organization has hit a funding milestone, raising more than $10M dollars for this $25M initiative. The Action Fund aims to uplift stories of African American achievement, activism, and community, crafting a […]
Grammy Winning Singer and Actor, Tyrese Gibson, to Perform at UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
Atlanta, GA – Multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, author and television producer Tyrese Gibson will perform at the 34th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball. UNCF’s signature fundraising gala and premier social event of the holiday season, will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Rodney Bullard, […]
New Financial Center Aims to Close Racial Wealth Gap Starting with HBCUs
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – During the 2008 housing crisis, an estimated 7 million Americans lost their homes due to foreclosure. African-Americans were hit the hardest with a loss of nearly $200 billion, according to the Center for Responsible Lending. As the economy has struggled to recover and the housing market is now at […]