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FAMU’s first ever female Head Drum Major is a Delta woman.
Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is a senior Theatre major at Florida A&M University, originally from Decatur, Georgia, with Nigerian-American roots. In June 2025, she became the first female head drum major of FAMU’s Marching 100.

Echos of us #Vietnam edition
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, pioneering civil rights activist and racial ‘pathfinder,’ dies at 84 | CNN The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died, a Rainbow Push Coalition spokesperson confirmed...

#CNN - The Rev. #JesseJackson, pioneering civil rights activist and racial ‘pathfinder,’ dies at 84
A protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., had been hospitalized in recent months and was under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
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Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last...

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia exhibit included biographical details about each of the nine people enslaved by the Washingtons at the home, including two who escaped.
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Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company | CNN Business Wegmans, the supermarket chain known for its cult-like following, angered some loyalists after revealing it uses facial recognition technology at New York City stores.

#Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
#Walmart, #Kroger and #HomeDepot rely on it, according to their privacy policies
#RiteAid- - the FTC found that the chain falsely accused customers of crimes and unfairly targeted people of color.
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uncf.org/scholarships
#UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $62 million in #scholarships to students attending more than 600 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
#HBCU #whyitmattters👇🏾

Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter The suspect was last seen leaving the engineering building and some witnesses told police the suspect, who could be in his 30s, may have been wearing a camouflage mask, Providence Police Deputy Chief ...

Fear grips #BrownUniversity after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter
10 people who were shot were students. Another person was injured by fragments from the shooting but it was not clear if the victim was a student
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Latest #HBCU attacked in recent months, after two others experienced shootings in October during homecoming weekends.
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Columbia SPS - HBCU Fellowship 2025 This is "Columbia SPS - HBCU Fellowship 2025" by Columbia Professional Studies on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

#Columbia #HBCU Fellowship Program
Open to seniors and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Application Deadlines
Master of Science (M.S.) application due January 7th, 2026
HBCU Fellowship Program application due January 7th, 2026
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How to #Dressage by #Brazilian Silva de Oliveira
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107 Days From the chaos of campaign strategy sessions to the intensity of debate prep under relentless scrutiny and the private moments that rarely make headlines, Kamala Harris offers an unfiltered look at th...

The excellence inspired by HBCUs is exemplified by the transformative leaders who have emerged from these institutions.
Kamala Harris | Howard University | First female Vice President of the United States.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania - CUP HBCU Alumni Sweatshirt Cheyney University of Pennsylvania pride is woven into every stitch of this piece. This alumni has always embodied resilience and love. From family gatherings to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania events, their presence inspires all. They proudly carry the legacy of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania with style and heart. Whether mentoring the next generation or leading the charge at reunions, they shine. This design is a tribute to their journey and their unwavering connection to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Crafted for comfort and bold expression, it honors their story. Let them wear it with pride at any event or casual day. Because a true alumni knows that school spirit is forever. Whether you’re cheering for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania at Homecoming or making everyday memories, this design delivers. From the yard to the world, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania tradition stands tall.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: cheyney.edu Founded in 1837 as the African Institute in Pennsylvania is the first Historically Black College and University #HBCU in the USA.
The University was established through the bequest of #RichardHumphreys, a #Quaker philanthropist.

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#D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51
The songwriter and producer, born Michael Eugene Archer, a visionary R&B singer who helped pioneer the #neosoul sub genre, has died following a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family.

When the moderators tried to shut Jeffrey D. Sachs down.
As eloquent as can be:
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The Price of Civilization: Reawakening American Virtue and Prosperity

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is donating $50 million to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges #HBCU
The aim is to raise graduation rates at #ClarkAtlanta University, #Morehouse College, #MorrisBrown College and #Spelman College, according to the foundation’s announcement.
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MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs | CNN Business Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, as the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen al...

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs
“This extraordinary gift is a powerful vote of confidence in HBCUs and in the work of #UNCF,” the nonprofit’s President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax told The Associated Press in a statement.
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Huston-Tillotson University receives single largest donation to an HBCU with $150 million gift, school says | CNN Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Austin, Texas, will receive a $150 million donation over the next 10 years – the single-largest gift ever given to a historically Black college or ...

Huston-Tillotson University receives single largest donation to an HBCU with $150 million gift.
Huston-Tillotson, a private university in #Austin, Texas, will receive a $150 million donation over the next 10 years – the single-largest gift ever given to an #HBCU
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#Hbcunews | Shelter-in-place issued at #ClarkAtlanta University and at #Spelman College
The Atlanta Police Department is assisting, they said. There have been other threats reported at #HBCU campuses across the country today.
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Letter to Howard Community Regarding U Street Incident | The Dig at Howard University thedig.howard.edu/announcement...

It’s #Backtoschool season! Please, post or DM scholarships and grants for #HBCU students. Thanks!

Afrobeats - rare photos chart the rise of Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido Exclusive access to some of the biggest artists who are riding a cultural phenomenon.

#BBC | Rare photos capture Afrobeats' rise to take over the world
#Afrobeats has swept the world of music like a tsunami - it dominates playlists and its fans cram into huge stadiums to hear the likes of Nigerian superstars #Wizkid, #Davido and #BurnaBoy.
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Walter Scott, Founding Member of The Whispers, Passes Away at 81 - Los Angeles Sentinel Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” founded the legendary R&B group The Whispers, has died at the age of 81, family and friends confirmed.

#WalterScott, Founding Member of #TheWhispers, Passes Away at 81
Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” founded the legendary R&B group The Whispers, has died at the age of 81, after a six-month bout with #cancer, his family confirmed.
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#RIP

#Poll Do you think the U.S. military should get involved in the conflict between #Israel and #Iran? 1- Should 2- Should not 3- Don’t care

#Poll
Do you think the U.S. military should get involved in the conflict between #Israel and #Iran?
1- Should
2- Should not
3- Don’t care

'Your People Are Not Welcome Here': Black Female Google Employees Called 'Incompetent,' 'Agressive' and Regularly Badge-Checked. Now the Company Must Pay Them $50M Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by current and former Black workers alleging the tech giant discriminated

atlantablackstar.com | ‘Your People Are Not Welcome Here’: Black Female Google Employees Called ‘Incompetent,’ ‘Agressive’ and Regularly Badge-Checked. Now the Company Must Pay Them $50M
The suit was originally filed in 2022 by April Curley, hired by Google in 2014 to expand its #HBCU outreach

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What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face - Terms of Service with Clare Duffy - Podcast on CNN Audio If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. Face scans can speed up the security process, but accord...

What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face
Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with big picture risks. She explains what’s going on with these face scans — and how to opt out.
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Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment | TechCrunch Tesla’s flailing sales figures have put the company closer to the red than it has been in years, according to financial results released Tuesday,

#Techcrunch - Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment
At this time last year, #Tesla was grappling with some gloomy numbers. In case you forgot, the company’s profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in the first quarter of 2024 from the same period in 2023.
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Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair.

#APnews | Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know
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