By DL White Tucson — Time has a way of healing even the deepest wounds, whether physical or the kind etched into memory—rekindled by a song, a scent, or a moment that brings the past rushing back. Roll the clock back to 1990: African American students at the University of Arizona had no central place on […]
This past weekend, DIAGEO celebrated Howard University Homecoming in Washington, D.C., honoring the legacy and pride of “The Mecca.” Through its Show Your HBCU Spirit initiative, DIAGEO continues to invest in HBCUs by bringing communities together with its iconic brands, including Casamigos, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray, while supporting long-term success through permanent endowments and its Learning Skills for Life program. The weekend’s celebrations included
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It’s that time of year again—graduation season! A time to celebrate the best and brightest among us—our friends, our family, our future leaders. Around the world, travel plans are being made (don’t forget that REAL ID!) as loved ones prepare to cheer on graduates who’ve put in years of hard work, determination, and focus to
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This upcoming school year is set to be a thrilling one for the Golden State! NCR has partnered with Austin-based Huston-Tillotson University to establish two satellite campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles County. In a historic move, the San Diego County Office of Education and the University of La Verne have joined forces to
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“Discovering the SAUNK in U!” Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!” An exciting rhyme and read
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San Diego, CA: Join The Blue Heart Foundation on Saturday, December 16th from 8am to 1pm at the Jacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation for their 17th Annual Christmas Breakfast and Community Service Awards. This year’s Breakfast promises to be even more special as the Foundation celebrates its 10th Anniversary as an official 501c3 nonprofit and will be honoring
The African American community is one of the top demographic groups affected by tobacco-related health disparities in the US. The CDC states that African Americans are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than people from other races because the tobacco industry aggressively targets the community. As a result, it is estimated that about 1.5 million people from
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By DL White Southern University by vehicle is 21.2 hours south east of Arizona, approximately 1448.9 miles, however, enthusiasm and school spirit travels and stand the test of time, as alums of the Columbia blue and gold are loud and proud representing in the Grand Canyon state. Recently, the Southern University Alumni Federation – AZ
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Los Angeles, CA) – January 26, 2023 – Continuing with Lifetime’s mission to provide a platform for unheard voices, the network announces the greenlight and airdate for the original movie Black Girl Missing, from executive producer and star Garcelle Beauvais (Spider-Man: Homecoming, White House Down), inspired by actual stories of missing women of color and tells the story of
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The journal article “Empowering Black Scientists in STEM: Early Success of the Black Bio-mechanists Association” points out that even though Black students have a similar college/university entering rate, the leaving rate of Black students is higher, meaning more Black students leave STEM majors than white ones. The authors put this down to DEI (diversity, equity,
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