The Atlanta University Center Consortium has been given an all-clear after a bomb threat prompted a shelter-in-place order on campuses Monday afternoon.
The bomb threat was reported near the 600 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. which is slightly north of Clark Atlanta University‘s campus.
According to an alert sent out by Spelman College, Atlanta police and K-9 units searched the campus around Oglethorpe Hall, which houses the School of Fashion and Design.
“Local authorities conducted a K-9 sweep in the area and found no imminent threats. An all clear has been issued,” Clark Atlanta University officials said in a statement. “CAU encourages all members of their community to stay alert, be vigilant and if you see something say something”
According to Channel 2 Action News, someone sent a threat via email to their newsroom claiming that there were bombs on the Morris Brown campus on Monday.
The news source said that it’s unclear if police have searched the Morris Brown campus and the threat centered around the college’s new mask mandate related to COVID-19 cases.
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. Check out our list of seven Black-owned HBCU-bred businesses and five non-HBCU businesses to support!
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. It was created in 2004 when engineer Frederick E. Jordan and historian John William Templeton partnered to o “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses,” and cultivate greater economic freedom for Black communities. According to the US Federal Reserve, Black entrepreneurs are twice as likely to be turned down for loans as their white counterparts. According to a report from consulting firm McKinsey, only 4% of Black-owned startups remain in operation after 3.5 years. Black-owned businesses are historically underrepresented in the marketplace and that’s why it’s so important to support them and help them thrive. We’ve compiled a list of seven Black-owned HBCU-bred businesses and five non-HBCU businesses to support this National Black Business Month!
Founded by North Carolina A&T University alumna Cheylaina Fultz, HBCU Legacy Fashion specializes in trendsetting clothing for children of proud HBCU graduates. The fashion brand aims to build awareness and pride and spark interest in obtaining a higher education from an HBCU. Twelve percent of each purchase goes back to the school, giving future HBCU students scholarships for their future HBCU college careers.
Gainz Sports Gear is a company that designs and crafts an unrivaled range of robust weight-lifting and cross-training equipment to empower gym enthusiasts. It was founded by Bowie State University graduate Cornell C. Conaway and its mission is to assist customers to make informed decisions in choosing the perfect gym equipment. The company is also known for its HBCU apparel and owns the trademark “HBCU ATHLETE.”
HBCU MADE is a clothing and healthcare apparel line founded by North Carolina A&T University alumna and licensed Occupational Therapist LaTia Kirby. After years of working in the healthcare industry, Kirby noticed the lack of diversity in healthcare apparel brands and was inspired to create HBCU MADE. The brand provides a platform for healthcare professionals who have attended or support a Historically Black College or University.
Launched by North Carolina A&T University alums, Springbreak (SPGBK) Watches is a designer watch company that provides an amazing variety of impactful, unique, & colorful watches. Their hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina is a major influence on the brand as each watch and watch band in the collection is symbolic & named in honor of a school or community located in Fayetteville. The name Springbreak comes from the founders’ desire to give the company a scholastic theme, centered around education.
Tones of Melanin is an HBCU apparel brand founded by Norfolk State University alum, Ashley Jones. Tones of Melanin aims to create clothing that brings awareness to HBCUs and is currently available in over 18 HBCU Follett Bookstores across the country. In May, Jones made an appearance on “Shark Tank” making the Tones of Melanin the first-ever HBCU athleisure brand to be pitched on the show. She sealed a deal with Mark Cuban with him investing $300,000 for 12% equity.
Legacy History Pride was founded by Howard University graduate Tahir “Mr. Legacy” Murray. Legacy History Pride is a clothing brand that embodies the richness and uniqueness of HBCUs and Black Culture. A portion of the proceeds the brand makes goes directly back into the schools that they’ve partnered with. Murray hopes the brand can become the face of HBCU lifestyle and fashion.
Naturalistas
Naturalistas, is a sleek line of contemporary natural-hair fashion dolls, created to uplift and celebrate children with coily, curly, and naturally textured hair. Created by the founder of Purpose Toys, DeeDee Wright-Ward, Naturalistas is a Black woman-owned business and the first natural hair fashion doll line sold at major retail stores.
Kitchen Envy is the second business venture of Jai Nice, who is known for her popular fashion brand, Kloset Envy. Kitchen Envy features a variety of kitchen essentials, including custom seasoning blends, Kitchen Envy Cookbooks, knife sets, and more.
You Got Nailed & Spa is a black-owned nail salon located in Greensboro, North Carolina. They execute all types of designs shapes and artistry on nails and toes and are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10-6. To book an appointment visit yougotnailedandspa.com
Cadeau Cafe is a black-owned cafe located in Fort Myers, Florida. Founded by Wideline Atilard, the business opened in June and has already become a popular spot for the local community. Atilard incorporates her Haitian culture into the drinks, offering cremas, the celebration drink of Haiti. The menu offers a variety of coffees, breakfast items, and lunch items. Cadeau Cafe is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ghetto Girlz Eat is a food and lifestyle brand founded by entrepreneur and Love and Hip Hop star Sierra Glamshop. Ghetto Girlz Eat features a variety of cookbooks, seasoning blends, and other kitchen essentials.
The voting app, Politicking is expanding its mission of increasing millennial voting participation with its inaugural conference, “The Road to 2024.
Politicking was created in 2018 by Howard University alums, Wen-kuni Céant and Jordan Wilson to engage today’s disengaged constituencies.
“Politicking wants to give Millenials and the rest of America the opportunity to walk into their polling precincts feeling confident that they have already navigated the ballot that they will see on election day,” Céant said in an interview with Forbes.
Céant and Jordan are now expanding their voter education efforts with their first conference taking place at their alma mater Howard University on September 15.
In preparation for the upcoming 2024 election, the conference aims to help demystify political conversation and cut through the partisan noise while providing the Black community a safe space for discussion.
The conference will feature five panels catered toward the HBCU demographic that Politicking serves.
Attendees can look forward to the following panels:
Hip Hop & Politics
The GreenHouse Effect: Cannabis
The Politics of Real Estate
The Integrity of the Electoral System: A Discussion on Voter Suppression, Voter ID Laws and Voting Abroad
The GreenHouse Effect: Conservation/Environmental Justice
Each panel will feature expert panelists such as hip hop legend Professor Griff, “Cannabis Councilman” Martin Mitchell, real estate mavens Dr. Jamisa McIvor-Bennet and Marcus Goodwin, and more.
Although students will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets, the conference is open to anyone who is interested and invested in the future of U.S. politics
The conference will be immediately followed by an exclusive soirée at DC’s Studio 52, DJed by the acclaimed DJ Quicksilva.
Click here to purchase tickets to “The Road to 2024.”
Coppin State University is cutting the tuition price for out-of-state students by allowing undergraduate students from over 30 states to be eligible for in-state tuition rates upon enrollment.
Coppin State University is cutting the tuition price for out-of-state students by allowing undergraduate students from over 30 states to be eligible for in-state tuition rates upon enrollment.
The proposal, set to take effect in Fall 2024, was approved by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents during a meeting at Coppin State University earlier this year.
At a time where more individuals and families are questioning the value and cost of higher education, our goal is to reduce barriers and increase access to the quality education Coppin State University provides, at an affordable price,” Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University, said. “Coppin State gives our students a transformative educational experience in an environment that nurtures, challenges, and empowers them, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background.”
The in-state tuition offer does not apply to returning undergraduate students, or students pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree.
According to WBFF, school officials say that offering in-state tuition for some out-of-state students will allow Coppin State to expand its enrollment footprint, increase its recruitment of out-of-state students, and strengthen relationships in states where students could have interest in attending an HBCU, either as a first-time or transfer student.
Students living in the following states are eligible for the in-state tuition incentive: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
“Although our students graduate with student loan debt below the national average, with this initiative, we are demonstrating the return on investment for degree-seekers, by further reducing the financial cost, and allowing students to enjoy the holistic experience of their college years,” Jenkins said.
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has presented Jackson State University a $1 million check through his Sean Combs Foundation to bolster its football team.
On Saturday, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs presented a $1 million check to Jackson State University through his Sean Combs Foundation to bolster its football team.
Diddy made the sizeable contribution at a football game between Jackson State University and South Carolina State taking place at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium.
The hip-hop icon initially pledged the donation at the 2022 BET Awards while accepting his lifetime achievement award, with details finalized over the past year. According to the university, Combs will invest in JSU football with installments over the next several years.
“If it wasn’t for HBCUs, I wouldn’t be here,” Combs, a graduate of Howard University, told ESPN.
“As someone who went to Howard University and understands the invaluable experience of attending historically Black colleges and universities, it’s important that we all do our part to protect and preserve their legacy,” said Combs of the donation. “This contribution to Jackson State isn’t just about making a financial donation, it’s about giving back to a part of our culture that has changed countless lives and assuring HBCUs receive the support they deserve.”
Combs presented the $1 million check to Jackson State University Acting President Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, and Vice President / Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson at the end of the first quarter of the game.
“This contribution by one of the world’s greatest and most influential entertainers and businessmen is another historic moment in the legendary history of Jackson State University,” said Robinson. “Beyond the financial investment, it’s what it represents that is paramount – the belief in the value of our football student-athletes both on and off the field, which provides an elite pathway to current and future successes.”
Earlier in the day, prior to his donation to JSU, Diddy announced a $1 million investment fund in partnership with Earn Your Leisure (EYL) and its founders, Rashad Bilal andTroy Millings at Invest Fest in Atlanta. According to a press release, the funds will go toward financial literacy efforts that put “the investment strategies discussed on EYL into action” and offer “a practical model for economic empowerment.”
The white supremacist who killed three people in a racially motivated mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday tried to enter Edward Waters University prior to the attack, police and the university have confirmed.
The white supremacist who killed three people in a racially motivated mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday tried to enter the historically Black college (HBCU), Edward Waters University (EWU) prior to the attack, police and the university have confirmed.
The shooter, Ryan Christopher Palmeter, who was 21, was seen wearing a mask and a bulletproof vest at Edward Waters before heading just three-quarters of a mile to the Dollar General store to carry out the deadly shooting.
The university stated in a news release, that the gunman had been turned away from the campus when he refused to identify himself to an on-campus security officer and was asked to leave.
“We learned that the perpetrator of this heinous act did come to the Edward Waters campus via his vehicle and drive onto the campus,” Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., EWU’s president and CEO said in a video posted to the university’s Facebook page. He said campus security “directly confronted this perpetrator almost immediately.”
“The perpetrator, then did put on an armored vest and get back in his vehicle, and at that time, our campus security pursued him further and directed him off of the Edward Waters campus, followed him in his vehicle down King’s road, and away from the Edward Waters campus,” Faison continued. “Unfortunately, little did we know that he had some, of course, very, very heinous and [villainous] aims. and sometime thereafter, then went into a local place of business, and murdered, three individuals.”
Sheriff also confirms validity of this video showing the shooter on campus of Edward Waters University shortly before the attack. No one hurt there. Security confronted him after he put on ballistics vest. pic.twitter.com/Zd4n6POHbw
Campus security reported the encounter to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the school quickly issued a “stay in place” order to its students and campus community.
The lockdown was in place for several hours, restricting access to anyone leaving or coming on the campus. An all-clear was given to students at 4:35 p.m. via the Campus Emergency Notification System, ‘Tiger Alert,’ the statement mentions.
In the wake of the mass shooting, this morning Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1 million to boost security at the Edward Waters University.
According to a news release for DeSantis’ office, the initial, immediate award of $1 million is coming through the Volunteer Florida Foundation in addition to an award of $100,000 to help the impacted families of the tragic shooting.
“We are not going to allow our HBCUs to be targets for hateful scumbags,” DeSantis said in the release. “I’ve directed my administration to use every resource available to ensure the Edward Waters campus is safe following this shooting and to help the impacted families as they mourn their loved ones.”
According to WJAX-TV, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement began visiting the EWU’s campus on Sunday, providing additional security including during the vigil, and began monitoring social media for any additional threats.
Houston radio legend Mad Hatta is giving back to his community in a big way by is donating $1,000 each in scholarship money to ten students at Texas Southern University.
Houston radio legend Mad Hatta is giving back to his community in a big way.
According to KPRC-TV, the radio vet is donating $1,000 each in scholarship money to ten students who attend the School of Communications at Texas Southern University.
“North Carolina Agricultural & State University gave me an education, a sense of pride, a voice, and the opportunity to excel. Now, I want to give the same things back while serving in my capacity at this historical Black university. What better way and what better time than the 60th Anniversary (year) of the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech to help students achieve their dreams,” said Madd Hatta.
The Madd Hatta Cares Foundation will award scholarships to the 10 lucky student contest winners in honor of the 60th Anniversary of The March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
In order to apply, students must be enrolled part or full-time for the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semesters at Texas Southern University.
Contestants are required to create a 60-second Instagram video demonstrating their interpretation of living “The Dream” and must include the hashtag #60MLKHATTA to be considered.
The visual should be creative, inspiring, and consistent with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s values and principles.
The deadline for students to publish their Instagram posts containing the required video and hashtag is Sept. 11, 2023.
Tuskegee University‘s athletic facilities are receiving major upgrades and renovations this school year.
According to the university, there will be renovations to both the men’s and women’s locker rooms, along with a new video scoreboard display to serve any number of events held inside the Daniel “Chappie” James Arena.
“We are so excited at the continued advancement on our campus and among our facilities,” TU Director of Athletics Reginald Ruffin stated. “Our goal is to continue to give our students, student-athletes, and fans the best experience possible when they come visit our beautiful campus.”
The renovations to the locker rooms and the new video scoreboard are possible thanks to a $78,000 donation from the Tuskegee Alumni Housing Foundation.
The university says the funds will also be allocated to new flooring, ceiling, lounge area, nutrition station, and upgraded training room inside of the facility.
The video boards are part of Tuskegee’s partnership with Boostr Digital Displays, which has also outfitted boards for football along with scoring tables already inside of the Chappie James Arena.
“The recent round of renovations are just a continuation of upgrades across athletic facilities throughout campus, as the changes initially started with new scoreboards on the baseball and softball fields, followed by work being done to the Pepsico Tennis Courts, the upgrades to Cleve L. Abbot Alumni Memorial Stadium and the new football facility that included a new training room, locker rooms, and player lounge,” The University said in a statement.
The Tuskegee athletic department has also announced that they will be gifting donations to the Marching Crimson Piper Band and Student Government Association.
“We are one Tuskegee,” Ruffin said. “Our athletic department will always do what we can to support President Morris and the university as a whole, as we all work together for the betterment of Tuskegee.”
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones is set to take on a new role as a teacher at his alma mater Fisk University.
Last week the university announced that Rep. Jones will be teaching a course titled “Good Trouble” this school year.
“We’re gonna be talking about political activism, social change theories and movements, protest movements that have transformed this nation and look at the global movements happening today as we continue to push forward and fight for change in our communities,” Rep. Jones of the course.
Rep. Jones graduated from Fisk with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While there, Jones received the John R. Lewis Scholarship for social activism and led several protests for causes such as the expansion of health care in Tennessee the repeal of voter ID laws, and Stand Your Ground laws.
The Tennessee State Representative has spoken about being inspired by civil rights icon and fellow Fisk alum, Congressman John Lewis. He told The Tennessean that Lewis has “been a guiding force in my life.”
During his run for state Legislature in 2022, Jones told The Tennessean that he decided to run “because this moment demands a new generation of leaders” who are fighting for their communities and “are not backing down to the extremist Republican supermajority that is harming our state.”
In 2022, Jones won the open Tennessee House District 52 seat and made headlines earlier this year when he and another Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Justin Pearson, were expelled following a gun control protest on the House floor.
Jones and Pearson were quickly reinstated to the House on an interim basis and fully reclaimed their position earlier this month through a special election.
A set of triplets born severely premature are staying together and heading to two prominent Atlanta HBCUs to continue their education.
Per USA Today, Morgan Hicks, Sanai Hicks, and Tony Hicks Jr. graduated high school with a 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9 GPA. They have all received scholarships and were accepted to dozens of schools across the country.
“My PWI dream school was Duke and my HBCU dream school was Spelman,” Sanai told USA TODAY. “My mom, when we were applying, she told us to apply to as many as we possibly could so that we could have options to choose from.”
“Once we toured Spelman, it was over,” Sharnetta added. “We never made it to North Carolina A&T. We never made it to Tuskegee or Alabama.”
The triplets all received scholarships from their respective HBCUs to help fund their education.
Tony Jr. got $60,000 from Morehouse while Sanai and Morgan each received $18,000 from Spelman in addition to private scholarships through other programs.
The triplets’ accomplishments are a great sense of pride for their parents, Sharnetta Hicks and Tony Hicks Sr.
Sharnetta reflected on the triplets’ hard start in the world, being born at 27 weeks, with the girls weighing 1.1 pounds and Tony weighing 2 pounds. After the birth, Sharnetta suffered a ruptured abscess, resulting in a two-day stay in the intensive care unit and she couldn’t see her children until two weeks later.
“My wedding band actually fit on Morgan’s wrist,” Tony Sr. said. “She was the smallest of the three. It was just amazing to see that and to see them now.”
The triplets certainly have a bright future ahead of them.
Sanai plans to pursue a law degree while Morgan wants to become a biomedical engineer and plans to study biochemistry and complete a dual-degree engineering program. Tony Jr. is pursuing a degree in applied physics and has aspirations to become an aerospace engineer at NASA.
A shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Alabama A&M University has reportedly left two people injured.
The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident stemming from an argument between two people. The Huntsville Police Department reports that the two people shot at each other and that there was never an active shooter threat on A&M’s campus.
According to Huntsville NBC affiliate WAFF, one of the people involved drove to Huntsville Hospital with minor injuries. Police took the second person involved into custody on A&M’s campus. A police spokeswoman told WAFF that the second person also had minor injuries.
The campus was put on lockdown following the incident but is now in an all-clear status as authorities investigate, according to AL.com.
WAFF reports that investigators are obtaining assault-non-family-gun warrants for the two people involved.
This morning, one of the people involved was identified by Huntsville Police. Willie Brandon Nance, 23, was booked in the Madison County Jail on an aggravated assault charge.
Some students at the school reportedly said the incident started because of an argument about cafeteria food.
President of Alabama A&M, Dr. Daniel Wims released a statement on Wednesday morning following the events of the shooting.
“The safety and well-being of our students and campus community will always be our top priority,” Wims said. “We deeply regret the distress caused by the unfortunate incident on our campus yesterday and want to assure you that we are taking every measure to maintain the ongoing safety and security of our campus.”
Morehouse College has partnered with The Student Freedom Initiative and Stats Perform, a global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry to launch an “AI in Basketball” course.
Morehouse College has partnered with The Student Freedom Initiative and Stats Perform, a global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry to launch an “AI in Basketball” course.
Per Business Wire, the partnership aims to offer education about applications of AI in sports, provide internships, and expand job opportunities upon graduation for students attending AUCC member institutions.
“The promise of AI in sports is emerging; leveraging sports is a perfect pathway to expose our HBCU students to the foundational principles of AI and address the wealth gap by better positioning them for the in-demand jobs of the future,” Student Freedom Initiative Executive Director Dr. Mark A. Brown said.
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The course is scheduled to launch this fall on Morehouse’s campus and is open to students from Morehouse, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University majoring in the areas of math, physics, and engineering.
Working in connection with Morehouse faculty, Chief Scientist at Stats Perform Dr. Patrick Lucey will teach the course.
“Stats Perform has been the pioneer of AI in the basketball space for well over a decade, not only with our computer vision systems to collect player and ball tracking data, but also with our predictive models using machine learning,” Dr. Lucey said in a statement. “We are excited to show the students some of the many ways AI can take basketball to new levels for teams, players, media organizations, fans, and others, and see it as the perfect vehicle for students to get a deep understanding on how AI can be used across many fields.”
Dr. Alfred R. Watkins, Department Chair for Computer Science at Morehouse College said the process of entering a partnership with Stats Performs Perform was “very intentional.” “We sought a long-term industry partner, the inclusion of all three HBCUs in the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), and specific learning and career opportunities within high-demand, high-growth sectors of the economy for our students,” said Watkins
Students who complete the AI in Basketball course will have the opportunity to apply for a limited number of internships with Stats Perform, with the possibility of it transitioning into a full-time employment position.
As students enter their second week of classes at Morris Brown College the university has reinstated its mask mandates in response to rising COVID-19 cases.
As students enter their second week of classes at Morris Brown College the university has reinstated its mask mandates in response to rising COVID-19 cases.
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the school announced the mask mandate on August 18 via a letter to students, faculty, and staff.
Morris Brown’s president Dr. Kevin James said that although there are no reported cases on campus yet, the university is taking the proper precautions as positive cases in the Atlanta University Center start to rise.
The mandate is set for two weeks and students on campus will have to follow social distancing guidelines.
Morris Brown posted notice of the mandate and protocols on the university’s official Instagram page.
To contain the spread of COVID-19, all students and employees are required to wear a mask on campus. On-campus parties and large student events are prohibited during the two-week mandate and students are expected to participate in contract tracing efforts and regular temperature checks.
Students who test positive are required to isolate for at least five days and take virtual classes. The college will provide COVID-19 care and assistance through its formal partnership with St. Joseph Mercy Care.
Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is expanding on the annual REVOLT Summit, with this year’s first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD.
Don’t Miss the Interactive Three-Day Event Coming to Atlanta Sept. 22- Sept. 24
Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is expanding on the annual REVOLT Summit, with this year’s first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD.
Taking place in Atlanta from Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th at Pangaea Studios, REVOLT WORLD will include live entertainment, brand activations, masterclasses, and panel discussions from cultural leaders who play a role in empowering the Black community.
This year’s theme, We Are Hip Hop, honors the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and its global impact as well as serving as a “unifying declaration that personifies REVOLT’s position as a cultural authority and leading multimedia network,” according to a press release. REVOLT WORLD, presented by Walmart, will also mark a historic milestone for the company as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
“We are excited to introduce this first-of-its-kind event in REVOLT WORLD that reimagines and builds on the success of our annual Summit to deliver an immersive experience that showcases the expansive impact of REVOLT and the global influence of Hip Hop across every category of contemporary culture,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of REVOLT and 50 years of Hip Hop, REVOLT World will continue carrying out our mission of becoming the biggest driver of culture globally and creating spaces that are transformative to our audience.
Attendees at REVOLT WORLD will be immersed in the world of Hip Hop through interactive touchpoints such as panels and conversations, day parties, an introduction to the company’s commerce experience, REVOLT World Market, the Short & Fresh Film Festival, and more. REVOLT World campus will also consist of several curated spaces for attendees including a gaming house, wellness space, creator studio, podcast village, insights lab, and career center.
The three-day experience will supply emerging Black leaders with the tools needed to reach unparalleled pathways to success and life-changing opportunities.
REVOLT WORLD will be supported by notable sponsors such as Walmart and PepsiCo who will assist in bringing exciting, curated activations and offerings to life for event attendees.
“At Walmart, we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential, and we are honored to partner with REVOLT in empowering the next generation of Black creators and culture builders,” said Allison Rand, Associate Director of Brand Experiences and Talent Partnerships at Walmart. “By supporting REVOLT WORLD, we have the privilege of investing in these individuals who are paving the way for a brighter future, where innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship can flourish.”
For more information about REVOLT WORLD and updates on the talent lineup, activations, programming, and presale tickets, click here.
Howard University officials are addressing concerns for campus safety after a violent brawl outside two residence halls broke out early Monday morning.
Howard University officials are addressing concerns for campus safety after a violent brawl outside two residence halls broke out early Monday morning.
University officials say the incident involved a group of about 50 young people, described as a “fight club” who attacked students, leaving one stabbed and several others hurt
One victim recalled the ruthless attack saying, “I was prepared to die.” “When I was on the ground getting stomped out, I just stopped feeling the pain at one point,” he said.
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Victims described the attackers as “a bunch of D.C. locals.”
One victim said, “It was like maybe 5, 10, 20.” He recalled the attackers instigating a fight saying, “And one lunges at me, so I square up.”
“They just started kicking us, punching us,” another victim said. “We were getting jumped.”
Two students were able to escape, but some of their friends got left behind, and one was stabbed and had to be transported to the hospital for further treatment.
“He got stabbed in the back and he got just beat on by like 30 people, him by himself, and security looked at him on the ground, watched his body go limp, and just walked away. Didn’t call anybody; didn’t do anything,” a victim said.
According to Fox 5 DC, the Metropolitan Police Department reported the attackers stole a pair of Air Jordans, an iPhone, and some keys from the students.
The campus police chief says at least one juvenile suspect was arrested with a handgun, NBC Washington reported.
Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, who returned to campus early from a university-related trip, released a letter addressing the incident. “Maintaining the safety and well-being of Howard University students is our first priority,” he said. “We are investigating not only this incident but also our response to it. We apologize to our students who expressed that our public safety response did not meet their expectations of support and assistance.”
On Tuesday, the university held a town hall to address safety concerns and to apologize for the initial response to the incidents.
Tashni-Ann Dubroy, an executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard said the group of attackers has been on the university’s radar.
“We’ve been tracking these juveniles, not only on our campus but also throughout the District as well, over the summertime,” Dubroy said“They’re part of a fight club. They go to restaurants to instigate fights. And the reason why it escalated so quickly and became violent is because that’s part of their strategy.”
Howard University Police Chief Marcus Lyles said that he has launched an internal and external investigation into the incident. So far, this has resulted in the suspension of a lieutenant of the university police and the removal of a third-party security contractor.
The university said it plans to install more than 1,000 cameras. The university also plans to implement safety paths so students know which routes to take to make sure a security officer is within 100 feet.
“Over the last eight months, we’ve installed over 1,000 cameras, both internal and external. And we’ve also installed smart card readers for access control purposes. That’s just Phase One,” Lyles said. “These are multimillion dollar projects and we’ve invested heavily and we will continue to Phase Two … in which we will be installing another 1,000 cameras across the university with another 500 smart card readers.”
Dubroy said that the university will continue with their freshman welcome week with ramped-up security. “We want the students to have a good time and we’re going to put all of the barriers that we can around these safe spaces,” she said.
Clinton College is working toward diversifying the STEM field through its new scholarships and STEM programs.
The university is now offering programs for nursing and cybersecurity.
“We are really excited about the way the college is going in,” said Clinton College president, Lester McCorn.
The new STEM scholarships will be based on a first come first served basis, distributed over three years.
According to WCNC, The first five students who are accepted this fall will receive $30,000 towards tuition. The first five students who are accepted in fall of 2024 will receive $20,000 and the first five students who are accepted in fall of 2025 will receive $10,000.
“This is historic for Clinton College,” said Toneyce Randolph, the vice president of academic services.
McCorn told QCity Metro that it was important for them to expose students to “different opportunities.” “HBCUs put out amazing talent and we want our students to contribute to both fields,” he said.
University officials hope the scholarships will provide students with the knowledge and drive to positively impact society.
Requirements for the STEM scholarships include:
You must be a freshman at Clinton College
You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You must have a 2.75 or above GPA
You must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours at Clinton College each semester
You must be actively pursuing a degree in cybersecurity at Clinton College
You must write a 250-word essay (minimally) describing why you are interested in cybersecurity at Clinton College and stating what career plans you have for your future.
