NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Last year, the U.S. experienced a reckoning moment with racial equity and injustice,” said Fred Penny, president of Bimbo Bakeries USA. “BBU acknowledged our responsibility to do more within our organization and our communities. We have taken the last nine months to engage and learn from our diverse associates and thoughtfully consider how we could have the broadest impact.”
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Tigers bring NIT title in range with second-half romp past Colorado State
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Tigers trailed 19-7 before hitting the Rams with disruptive defensive pressure. Amid a 15-2 run, Memphis regained the lead (22-21) on a Lester Quinones three-pointer (22-21) with 7:34 left in the first half. Memphis never up the lead after that. The defensive pressure was too much for the Rams. By the time halftime rolled around, Tigers had a solid 44-38 lead and had established that they were in it to win it.
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Morgan State Alum Dropped Out, Drove for UPS, Presents University with $20 Million Endowment
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great City of Baltimore our own, and through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams,” David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University, stated in the release. (Photo: Courtesy Morgan State University)
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PRESS ROOM: NFL Presents Inaugural Madden NFL 21 X HBCU Showcase
Fans and interested media can tune in to the final bracket live on Nerd Street Gamers’ Twitch. The Grand Prize winner will receive $5000. Runner ups in second and third place will each receive $2500.
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A New America Dawns with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After Chief Justice John Roberts swore him in, President Biden spoke about the importance of a unified America after four years of an administration that orchestrated perhaps the most profound divide in modern history.
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Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide
NNPA Newswire — Together, Apple’s REJI commitments aim to expand opportunities for communities of color across the country and to help build the next generation of diverse leaders, the tech giant said in a news release.
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A Georgia HBCU Remains Committed to Providing a Pipeline of STEM Degree Students
NNPA Newswire — Launched 34 years ago by Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly, CDEP offers minorities and women the opportunity to pursue dual degrees in STEM disciplines.
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Black Woman Takes Over as Chief of U.S. Capitol Police
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Yogananda Pittman, a Morgan State graduate, takes over as acting Chief of the 2,300-member U.S. Capitol Police just one week after the violent insurrection desecrated American democracy.
