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Morehouse College is teaming up with the Ida B. Wells Society to increase the representation of reporters of color in investigative journalism. The post Morehouse College, Ida B. Wells Society Team Up To Empower The Next Generation Of Journalists appeared first on NewsOne.

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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is elevating its mission to increase the representation of Black doctors in medicine. The post California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program appeared first on NewsOne.

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Howard University and Georgetown University will launch a medical humanities center aimed at reducing health inequities. The post Howard University, Georgetown To Launch Medical Humanities Center Aimed At Reducing Health Disparities appeared first on NewsOne.

Bethune Cookman students are protesting after saying they had to endure harsh treatment of mold and other things at the school. After Bethune Cookman declined to hire ex-NFL player Ed Reed, students are fed up with the school’s acts. In addition to not receiving the coach they wanted, they went on to protest and publicly […]

“My language and tone were unacceptable as a father, coach and leader,” Reed said. “My passion for our culture, betterment and bringing our foundation up got the best of me and I fell victim while engaging with antagonists on social media as well.”

HBCU News

Legendary filmmaker and Morehouse alum Spike Lee has teamed up with the talent agency Gersh to launch a fellowship program for HBCU scholars. The post Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee Teams Up With Gersh To Launch HBCU Fellowship Program appeared first on NewsOne.

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A Missouri-based HBCU has received a $2.9 million grant to bridge the digital divide. The post Lincoln University Of Missouri Receives $2.9M To Bridge Digital Divide appeared first on NewsOne.

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A New Orleans-based nonprofit working to make STEM education accessible has received a grant from the NBA Foundation. The post New Orleans-Based STEM Education-Focused Nonprofit Receives NBA Foundation Grant appeared first on NewsOne.

Blackson, born in Ghana, opened "Michael Blackson Academy" in his hometown of Agona Nsaba. He says the school will be "free for all" and accommodate underserved 6th and 7th graders.

According the NFL, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during the first quarter of Monday night’s game between the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. It’s not clear what caused his cardiac arrest.  This story led to our question.  What is the difference between a cardiac arrest, a […]