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  • Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU

    THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.”

  • HBCU Champions Advance to Postseason Play

    WASHINGTON INFORMER — From HBCU football teams, to the University of the District of Columbia’s soccer program, and Howard University’s volleyball players, athletes are still working to capture titles and garner bragging rights in their various conferences.

  • D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

    THE AFRO — The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers its 100 close-knit veteran dependents and families an experience on a culturally diverse urban campus right in the heart of the District. UDC is also the only urban land grant university in the United States, offering students a unique experience.

  • Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?

    NNPA NEWSWIRE - If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the lives of those we serve.

  • HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” is an innovative, employer-sponsored training program is designed to help students to navigate the challenges of cultural, geographic, and other changes that could impact their performance, wellness, and ability to build relationships during their internships. Topics covered include time management, building confidence, setting priorities, and overcoming procrastination.

  • ‘Diddy’ Combs sends cease-and-desist letter regarding fiery Shyne documentary

    After the film addressed an infamous nightclub shooting case involving the rapper and his former pal 25 years ago, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter targeting a new film featuring his old protégé Shyne. The rapper-turned business mogul, 54, is in prison in New York awaiting trial on charges including sex trafficking The post ‘Diddy’ Combs sends cease-and-desist letter regarding fiery Shyne documentary appeared first on Rolling Out.

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Florida’s academic standards distort contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

By Rodney Coates – Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University (Special to Black Headline News) https://vimeo.com/849660782 The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills which, in some instances, (more…)...
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Florida’s academic standards distort contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

By Rodney Coates – Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University (Special to Black Headline News) https://vimeo.com/849660782 The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills which, in some instances,...
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BHN INSIDER: Alabama brawl’s riverboat connection spawns the question of the two ‘Harriets’

Was the Harriott II riverboat relative to historical figure, Harriet Tubman? The short answer–No By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854892888?share=copy As an update to the August 5, 2023 riverboat brawl in Montgomery, Alabama on the Alabama River docks, there are now five people who have been charged in the ongoing investigation, where a Black co-captain was...
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BHN Insider: Here’s a review of hip-hop history, celebrating 50 years

The ever-evolving uniqueness of hip-hop music had its humble beginnings with young adults and teenagers By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/854077214?share=copy In the South Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1970s, the genre music of hip-hop originated from the pure Black experience of life—expressed poetically through the words of the viewer., known as...
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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it
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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak – what it is and how to control it

Diphtheria has been reported in Nigeria: more than 790 confirmed cases as of 30 June 2023. There were 83 deaths among the confirmed cases between May 2022 and June 2023. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Oyewale Tomori explains what diphtheria is, its symptoms and how people can protect themselves against the disease. By Oyewale Tomori (Special...
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Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure
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Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure

By Shukri F. Mohamed (Special to Black Headline News) Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries. Adults in low- and middle-income countries account for around 75% of the global cases. High...
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WordCamp Europe Statistics: A Decade in Numbers (Infographic)

This post is a celebration of WordCamp Europe’s growth, as seen through the eyes of seasoned attendees (that’s us!). Join us as we delve into the data, uncovering what makes WordCamp Europe an essential stop in the WordPress calendar. (more…)...
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As water reuse expands, proponents battle the ‘yuck’ factor
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As water reuse expands, proponents battle the ‘yuck’ factor

By Jim Robbins – Black Headline Newswire When Janet Cruz lost an April election for a Tampa City Council seat, she became a political casualty of an increasingly high-stakes debate over recycled water. During her time in the Florida Legislature, Cruz had supported a new law allowing the use of treated wastewater in local water...
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Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds
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Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds

By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu (Special to Black Headline News) Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women’s football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the conclusion of the group stages on 3 August 2023. That’s three of the...
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BREAKING: Six White Mississippi officers plead guilty after torturing two Black men in Rankin County
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BREAKING: Six White Mississippi officers plead guilty after torturing two Black men in Rankin County

Six officers known as the ‘Goon Squad’ plead guilty to torturing two Black men, using a sex toy on By Brian Howey, Nate Rosenfield and Jerry Mitchell Six law enforcement officers who called themselves the “Goon Squad” pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges they tortured two Black men, hurled racial slurs and used a sex...
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  • Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU

    THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.”

  • HBCU Champions Advance to Postseason Play

    WASHINGTON INFORMER — From HBCU football teams, to the University of the District of Columbia’s soccer program, and Howard University’s volleyball players, athletes are still working to capture titles and garner bragging rights in their various conferences.

  • D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

    THE AFRO — The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers its 100 close-knit veteran dependents and families an experience on a culturally diverse urban campus right in the heart of the District. UDC is also the only urban land grant university in the United States, offering students a unique experience.

  • Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?

    NNPA NEWSWIRE - If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the lives of those we serve.

  • HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence

    NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” is an innovative, employer-sponsored training program is designed to help students to navigate the challenges of cultural, geographic, and other changes that could impact their performance, wellness, and ability to build relationships during their internships. Topics covered include time management, building confidence, setting priorities, and overcoming procrastination.

  • ‘Diddy’ Combs sends cease-and-desist letter regarding fiery Shyne documentary

    After the film addressed an infamous nightclub shooting case involving the rapper and his former pal 25 years ago, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter targeting a new film featuring his old protégé Shyne. The rapper-turned business mogul, 54, is in prison in New York awaiting trial on charges including sex trafficking The post ‘Diddy’ Combs sends cease-and-desist letter regarding fiery Shyne documentary appeared first on Rolling Out.

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