Several historically black colleges and universities will be announced today as part of a growing alliance of corporate, non-profit and educational partners in the Oakland Promise Initiative, a program that will bring together resources and preparatory programming for low-income minority youth in Oakland, CA.
Author: Jarrett Carter Sr.
Virginia State Football Coach Resigns, Headed for James Madison
Virginia State University head football coach Byron Thweatt has resigned, and will be named linebackers coach at James Madison University, multiple outlets are reporting.
Alabama A&M Receives Post-Season Ban in All Sports
Alabama A&M University has been banned from post-season competition in all sports by the NCAA, but has until Aug. 15 to submit useable academic performance data to the NCAA to have the ban lifted.
Digest Five – Five Signs a State is Trying to Merge, Close an HBCU
There are very specific signs that administrators and alumni have to watch for in order to identify if your school or HBCU community is in a merger culture, and the signs must yield some kind o faction from graduates, students and supporters well in advance of reactionary marching and appeals for support.
VIDEO – Paine Fighting to Rightsize Finances, Accreditation Status
WJBF reports on Paine College’s efforts to reduce costs and stabilize its accreditation status.
Why Kenny Jones' HBCU Lies Cost More Than Just His Reputation
It sends the signal that our experiences can easily be counterfeited and sold to people, black and white, beyond our gates for profit and accolades.
HBCU Digest Podcast Series – Dr. Mary Evans Sias
Former Kentucky State University President and American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ MLI Director Mary Sias discusses the upcoming leadership institute, the attraction of the HBCU presidency, and the urgent issues facing HBCU culture today.
Hampton Clarifies Bill Cosby Trustee Status
Embattled comedian and philanthropist Bill Cosby no longer serves as a member of Hampton University’s Board of Trustees, having allowed his term on the board to expire two years ago without seeking reelection.
Celebrate the Drum Major by Bringing the Band Back Together
But nearly 48 years after King’s death, our focus should be upon bringing the band back together; towards creating the transparent and cohesive alliances which can fortify black people and institutions in the name of racial autonomy, and not acceptance.
VIDEO – Detroit Pistons Retire Jersey of Virginia Union Alum Ben Wallace
Virginia Union University alum Ben Wallace, a four-time NBA all-star and defensive player of the year for the Detroit Pistons, was enshrined with the retirement of his number 3 jersey in Detroit earlier this week.
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