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Leading With Racial Equity and Justice

February 23, 2021 admin 0

By Dr. Jennifer Brown – Executive Director, KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville – “In this country, teaching Black people to read has always been an act of social justice.” Nearly 15 months ago I spoke those […]

Business

Establishment of HBCU Center in Washington, D.C. – Four Florida Colleges Benefit

February 19, 2021 admin 0

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) February 19, 2021 – Jacqueline Lewis, philanthropist and founder of WISH (Washington Intern Student Housing) announces the inauguration of a National Center for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in downtown Washington, D.C. WISH was established […]

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Democrats Pushing to Have $50,000 Of Student Loan Cancellation by Executive Order

February 10, 2021 admin 0

 By Victor Omondi – (Source: www.yourblackworld.net) House and Senate Democrats are determined to ensure there is an executive order for student loan cancellation. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) brought […]

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Muldrow Sanders Named FAMU Program Director for National Security Innovation Network

February 9, 2021 admin 0

By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications – (Source: www.capitaloutlook.com) – FAMU alumna Marcy Muldrow Sanders has been named National Security Innovation Network program director for her alma mater and the Florida State University System, […]

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Porsche Launches New Scholarship and Guest Lecture Series at Morehouse College

February 1, 2021 admin 0

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — (Source: theculture.xyz) – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is teaming up with Morehouse College to launch a new scholarship for business majors and a guest lecture series that […]

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Highsmith Tapped to Lead National Raines Alumni

January 13, 2021 admin 0

The Board of Directors for the William M. Raines National Alumni Association has elected Venus Highsmith as President for the 2021-2023 school years. Highsmith succeeds W. Earl Kitchings, who served in the role for five […]

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Dr. Diana Greene named 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year

December 3, 2020 admin 0

Dec. 2, 2020 By Laureen Ricks (DCPS Director, Strategic Communications) – Duval Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene was named the 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS); making […]

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Jacksonville Public Education Fund Announces Five Finalist for 2021 Vystar Duval County Teacher of the Year

December 2, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is proud to announce the top five finalists for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.The finalists were chosen by a community selection committee that reviewed their applications, conducted […]

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Massive Simone Leigh Sculpture Now Greets Penn Students

November 23, 2020 admin 0

NEW YORK (AP) — A 16-foot-tall bronze bust of a Black woman by artist Simone Leigh has been installed in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, and is being called an “impressive and […]

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Beyoncé Partners with Peloton, HBCUs for New Fitness Initiative

November 11, 2020 admin 0

By  WI Web Staff – Beyoncé has joined ranks with Peloton to help keep fitness-conscious individuals in shape. The superstar singer’s multi-year partnership focuses on Howard University and nine other historically Black colleges and universities […]

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