[Webster University Ghana]
Christa Sanders Bobtoya: “I have lived and worked in international education in Ghana for over 15 years and I have witnessed the positive impact studying in Africa has had on students from across the African diaspora.”
Photo: Webster University
HBCU
Is Studying in Ghana the Ultimate Black College Experience?
Virginia Union University Launches VUU Global Initiative
[Virginia Union University]
VUU: “With the launch of VUU Global and our alliance through the Center for the Study of HBCUs with prominent leaders known for their significant contributions in business, sports, journalism, theology, music and technology, we hope to enrich the education and lives of our students.’
Photo: Martine Charles
Former NBA player announces partnership with Wilberforce University
[Chris Wright]
Chris Wright: “I feel it’s my job to be hands-on in leading the youth and giving back to my city. I’m incredibly blessed to be in this position to collaborate with the nation’s first private HBCU, right here in the Dayton area.”
Photo: The Wright Way Foundation
VoteAmerica: Today is First Ever National Black Voter Day
[National Black Voter Day]
Aisha McClendon: “VoteAmerica is excited to support the first-ever National Black Voter Day and to launch a nationwide effort urging people to check their voter registration status.”
Photo: YouTube
NBA Superstars Anthony, Paul and Wade Launch “Social Change Fund”
[Social Change Fund]
Anthony, Paul, and Wade have been passionate and outspoken activists for social justice and equality long before their impactful speech at the 2016 ESPYS calling on their fellow athletes to promote social change.
Photo: YouTube
Will Makur Maker’s Commitment to Howard be Game Changer for HBCU’s?
[Makur Maker\Howard University]
Ware: “A player of this magnitude committing to Howard could mean that other highly regarded high school players may consider committing to HBCUs.”
Photo: YouTube
MORIAL: COVID-19 CAN’T DEFEAT RESILIENT GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020
[COVID-19\Graduating Class of 2020]
Morial: “The members of the Class of 2020 will carry with them forever the lessons of graduating into a world beset by a pandemic and economic crisis.”
Photo: YouTube
ACTORCOMEDIAN DOUG E. DOUG RELEASES HIP-HOP INSPIRED NOVEL “THE FALL OF 1987”
[Actor Doug E. Doug’s Book “The Fall of 1987”]
Doug E. Doug: “This book is a step toward dealing with the complexity of life in the Post-Civil Rights era amidst the highly destructive crack epidemic and the dawn of mass incarceration. Our voices are desperately needed right now during this highly charged political climate.
Photo: CJones PR
TLI’S BILL OLDHAM: RISK MANAGEMENT AND CYBERSECURITY TRAINING AT HBCU’S CAN CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES
[Education News]
Bill Oldham: “African-Americans make up only three percent of the information security analysts in the United States in a field where jobs are expected to grow 18 percent through 2024. This gap can be closed by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).”
Photo: Matthew Singh
