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historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)
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IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Helen Chavis Othow Dies at 89
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born April 21, 1932, in Oxford, North Carolina, Dr. Othow was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Sr; a Prince Hall mason and superintendent of African American child-care institutions, and Elisabeth R. Chavis, a writer and public school teacher for 65 years.
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NBA Star Chris Paul and Phoenix Suns Owner Exemplify Support for HBCUs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Suns’ superstar point guard Chris Paul said the goal was to increase the visibility of HBCUs by hosting them in an NBA arena on national TV. “I [was] so excited for the chance to give these players the opportunity to experience something not usually available to HBCU student-athletes and compete on a national stage,” Paul said in a statement.
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PRESS ROOM: Morehouse College Students Win Zillow’s HBCU Hackathon with App That Flags Looming Affordability Challenges for Renters
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A team of four Morehouse College students won first place and $20,000 for its program that uses machine learning to predict increases in rent and utility costs at a particular address over time, offering renters early warning about looming affordability challenges. Zillow also will donate $25,000 to Morehouse College’s computer science program as part of the first-place prize.
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Despite Misinformation and Distractions, Biden-Harris Accomplishing Black Agenda
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During and exclusive interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, Cedric Richmond, says that the deliberate misinformation published by news outlets and posted on social media is meant to undermine the President and Democrats. Notably, the dubious accounts aim to suppress the Black vote further, Richmond declared.
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Shippen Invitational Champion Tim O’Neal Expects More African Americans in Golf
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the PGA Tour’s commitment to First Tee, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and other programs and initiatives, golfer Tim O’Neal’s optimism about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport has never been higher. He even believes it will assist up-and-coming champions of color to receive needed sponsorships that he initially found difficult to obtain.
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Dr. Tony Allen Appointed as Chair of President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Through the American Rescue Plan and by forgiving capital improvement debt of many these institutions, the Biden-Harris Administration has already committed more than $4 billion in support. Reestablishing the White House HBCU Initiative – and placing strong leadership at the head of the Board – will allow the administration to build on that financial commitment with continued institutional support, administration officials said.
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PRESS ROOM: TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Telling our own story is essential to preserving our history and uplifting the culture,” said Dr. Glover. “Alpha Kappa Alpha’s remarkable 113-year journey is punctuated by stories of history makers, ceiling breakers, public servants and ordinary women who have changed the course of American history. Through this beautifully written and narrated odyssey, this film highlights, in undeniable ways, the vision, courage, tenacity, determination and power of Black women while dispelling any age-old questions about the relevance of HBCUs and the Divine 9.”
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EXCLUSIVE: In Historic Interview PGA Tour Commissioner Touts HBCU Initiatives, Importance of Black Press, and Future of Golf for Minorities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Another significant focus for the PGA TOUR is a reinforced commitment to First Tee, particularly within marginalized and underserved areas of communities and training more coaches from diverse backgrounds to serve as mentors at our chapters,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. “First Tee is also working diligently on a $200 million fundraising campaign, of which more than $120 million has already been raised, with a portion of those dollars also going toward the direct financial support of diversity and inclusion initiatives.”
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Enrollment Increases for HBCUs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Some observers believe the calls for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd and the global awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement have contributed mightily to the rise in enrollment at HBCUs.
