Tag: university
College Removes Partial Malcolm X Quote that Sparked Protest
By Associated Press
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main...
Historically Black TSU Hopes for Grammy with Gospel Album
By TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Like a lot of great projects, the idea for Grammy-nominated album “The Urban Hymnal” was first sketched out...
At Fisk University, Gymnastics Makes a Giant Leap for HBCUs
By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer
Jordynn Cromartie entered her senior year of high school facing a daunting choice, one countless other Black gymnasts have...
Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black President, 2nd Woman
By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black...
50 Years Ago, Patsy Mink, a Congresswoman Who Experienced Discrimination, Spearheaded Title IX
By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media
Steve Prudholme traveled from Malibu to South Bend, Ind. for ten days last month to cheer on his daughter,...