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Writer Nikki Giovanni named PVAMU’s 2021-2022 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that Nikki Giovanni has been named the 2021-2022 Writer-in-Residence in the Toni Morrison Writing Program. The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.
Sounds of Blackness Introduces Their Single "Woke"
Sounds of Blackness introducing their new single "WOKE." "WOKE" is available worldwide on all digital platforms starting June 16, 2023. “WOKE” COMING IN JUNE FROM THE 3X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS! SAY IT LOUD I’M “WOKE” AND I’M PROUD!
Harris, Booker, Colleagues Demand DOJ Provide Training to Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) on Friday led a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding racial profiling training for all law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter comes after reports of African American men being targeted by law enforcement based on the CDC’s guidance to wear face coverings.
Getty Images, the Getty Family and Stand Together Announce Recipients of Inaugural Grant to Preserve the Visual History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Claflin University, Jackson State, North Carolina Central University, and Prairie View A&M University awarded $500,000 grant to digitize their archival photographic libraries
Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, today announced the recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
How Bill Cosby's TV Family Has Supported Him
All eyes were on Bill Cosby Monday morning when he arrived at a Pennsylvania courthouse arm-in-arm with Keshia Knight Pulliam, the actress who played his youngest television daughter, Rudy Huxtable, on "The Cosby Show."
Former coaches come out in support of Jim Jordan amid OSU wrestling sex abuse allegations
Former Ohio State University wrestling coaches showed their support for fellow former coach Jim Jordan Monday, saying they believe his claims that he was not aware of sexual abuse allegations against a former team doctor.
Universal Music Group Creates Scholarship Programs with HBCU Medical School
UMG's Task Force for Meaningful Change is working with the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to create scholarships for medical students and continue to widen the Black medical practitioner pipeline.
Yes, the scandal-plagued Missouri governor still could be impeached sometime soon
On Monday afternoon, prosecutors in the invasion of privacy case against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens suddenly dropped it. It was the latest in a series of wild developments surrounding Greitens, a Republican who is charged with blackmailing a woman with whom he had an affair. (Greitens admits the affair but denies any legal wrongdoing.)
Official autopsy results show Patrick Lyoya died from gunshot to the back of head
Patrick Lyoya, the 26-year-old Michigan man who was fatally shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop, died from a gunshot to the back of the head, according to the official autopsy report obtained by CNN.
Council Member Boykins Requests ED Committee Hearing to Address Airport Expenditures
Today, Council Member Dwight Boykins sent a letter formally requesting a meeting of the Economic Development Committee to address questions surrounding airport expenditures.
Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov found dead in his London home
Nikolai Glushkov, a Russian exile who had links to compatriots who died in mysterious circumstances in the UK, has been found dead in his London home, his lawyer confirmed.
Police ID person of interest in death of Augusta University student found dead on UGA campus
University of Georgia Police have identified a person of interest who is being questioned in relation to the on-campus death of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley on Thursday, a UGA spokesperson said.
Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure
Company pivots core in-club business model to quickly meet members where they are: at home
Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
3 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Three US service members were killed by an improvised explosive device near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the US military. Three other US service members and a contractor were wounded.
From India to Russia: A cyclist's dream of meeting Argentina's Lionel Messi
After a shock 3-0 loss to Croatia and only one game left to redeem itself, could Argentina be out of the World Cup? Clifin Francis certainly hopes not.
Moderna CEO says Covid vaccines will evolve like 'an iPhone'
Forget taking two to three Covid shots a year. Moderna hopes to roll out a single-dose annual booster to cover the coronavirus, the flu and another common respiratory virus within the next five years.
Arkansas judge found dead in lake after he went missing on a family trip
An Arkansas judge was found dead at the bottom of a lake Sunday after he went missing during a trip with family and friends over the weekend, authorities said.
Suspected bank robber found sleeping in unsuspecting woman’s home days after crime, police say
A 27-year-old man suspected of robbing a Georgia bank was found sleeping in the home of an unsuspecting woman days after the crime was committed, authorities said.
NBC News: After a Texas School Shooting, Conservatives Blamed ‘Woke’ Programs Once Approved by Republicans
In 2018, GOP politicians promoted social and emotional education as a tool to stop mass shootings. Now some conservative activists are arguing those programs are not a solution to school violence, but a cause.
Astros Get Back to Their Winning Ways with Texas Rangers Series
Most avid baseball fans would agree that there is only one inning they really care about and that is the seventh inning. Usually referred to as the “seventh inning stretch,” where fans sing “take me out to the ballgame,” and eat a good ol’American hotdog. Extra time is allotted for the players and fans to prepare for the final three innings. Well, the Houston Astros (45-22) decided that they would give their fans that break a little early by putting up nine-runs in the sixth inning for a 13-2 win over in-state rival and winner of the two previous games, Texas Ranger (32-33).
