A Jackson State University alum is paying it forward by empowering the next generation of scholars at his alma mater who will shape the world of business. Attorney Joe N. Tatum donated $50,000 to the institution’s College of Business. JSU College of Business receives $50,000 gift from Alumnus Joe N. Tatum https://t.co/s0YI0ugiMt #HBCUBUZZ pic.twitter.com/DILoA0T4et —…
Beyond his music, lyricist Chance the Rapper is known for leading philanthropic efforts centered on supporting underserved communities within Chicago. In celebration of his birthday, the Grammy award-winning music artist—whose real name is Chancelor Bennett—distributed thousands of free meals in the city, People reported. In honor of #ThrowBackThursday, we’re throwing it back to this past…
Actor Terry Crews is Switzerland when it comes to his two pals Will Smith and Chris Rock, following their physical exchange at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. While out promoting his new memoir “Tough,” out later this week, the “White Chicks” star praised the longtime comedian for keeping his composure during…
Source: Harriet Smith, director of education/services at the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition in Charles Village, holds a bag of syringes to give to clients as a public health / Getty Last week, the Biden Administration submitted its first National Drug Control Strategy to Congress, as the drug crisis continues to soar. The administration’s plan…
Whether it’s cultivating youth empowerment initiatives through his Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation or backing historically Black colleges and universities, NBA star Stephen Curry has displayed his dedication to uplifting underserved communities and underrepresented groups. For his latest project, the Golden State Warriors guard has set out to diversify the world of golf. The Warriors’ Stephen Curry’s “Underrated”…
An NAACP-developed plan is being proposed to address, in part, Black students’ disproportionately low standardized test scores. Black elected officials and educational leaders in Indiana are urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to implement pathways that may help lessen the disparities in academic achievement seen statewide between Black and white students. As reported by Indiana Public Media,…
Source: Miami Herald / Getty Keeping up with the news can be a full time job. But at NewsOne we want to give you access to coverage that keeps you engaged and informed about the issues that matter. As you’re preparing for the week ahead check out these five stories you may have missed. Black…
The brothers made a pact to run faster and hit harder than the other kids during football practice. Komotay Koffie steps outside Landow Performance in suburban Denver where he’s just finished another training session in his quest to join his brother, Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye, in the NFL. “I’m not even supposed to…
Jonte Robinson, 40, was denied early release from prison due to a kidney disease formula that determined his kidneys were healthy, solely because he is Black. Black Americans continue to make up a disproportionate number of the 37 million U.S. adults with kidney disease. Now, a decades-old formula that determines kidney function based on race…
Miller has won awards including an Emmy for her series of reports on the National Guard’s Youth Challenge Academy. CBS television journalist Michelle Miller will be the keynote speaker next month at commencement for the University of New Orleans, where she earned a master’s degree in urban studies. The Los Angeles native, who worked at…
