By Kelsea Johnson Last year was filled with organizations—from multinational corporations to small businesses—making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments after growing calls for racial justice focused not just on our systems of government, but our socioeconomic systems as well. In a moment of introspection, IYF was among the organizations that realized it had some work to do to create a more equitable office environment. After surveying staff, IYF’s DEI Council developed the #4toSoar platform—four areas of focus where IYF is making int ..read more

By Mia Berry Howard University junior Maya James and senior Cheyenne Walker have been avid ice skaters since age 7. However, after high school both hung up their skates after deciding to attend Howard because the school didn’t have a skating program. When James and Walker traveled home during school breaks, they occasionally would visit local skating rinks to brush up on their skills. After James returned from winter break during her sophomore year, she decided to team up with Walker in hopes of creating an ice skating program at Howard. That way, current and future students wouldn’t have to T ..read more

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Student Pathways and Academic Formation hosted its first annual Student Pathways Industry Collaborations and Alliances (SPICA) soiree, “A SPICA Soiree: The Art of Professional Networking & Dining”. During the event, Norfolk State students interacted with industry representatives and NSU faculty and staff to discuss work-based expectations and strategies for a smooth transition from the classroom to the workforce. The goals of the professional networking soiree were to encourage students to participate in networking activities, practice effecti ..read more

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Against a backdrop of vibrant greens and blues, hundreds of HBCU students clad in cropped denims, bolded letterman jackets, and trendy telfars flooded Clark Atlanta University’s campus for the inaugural CultureCon on Campus student conference. The student-centered event is under the umbrella of CultureCon, a conference that fosters community and connection for Black creatives and entrepreneurs in the film television and media industry. Dana Ward, a junior fashion major at Clark, said she found out about CultureCon on Campus on Instagram, and she i ..read more

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced the launch of its University Museum and Cultural Center‘s (Museum) collections and archive search portal. The portal will serve as a valuable resource for students, faculty, researchers, and the general public to explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Pine Bluff and the surrounding area. “UAPB and the Museum serve a vast audience worldwide, and hosting this online portal is the first of its kind for us,” Museum Director Stephanie Sims said. “This research portal will a ..read more

By Dantee Ramos Morgan Price, a standout gymnast at Fisk University, has become the first from an HBCU to win a national collegiate gymnastics championship. In an interview with CBS Mornings, Price revealed that she scored 39.225 in her all-around competition. Although she had been offered a full scholarship at the University of Arkansas, her heritage pulled her to Fisk, especially in light of the opportunity to inspire future generations. “I just feel like it’s an honor and kind of just living out my legacy, and being able to show my talents and do it at an HBCU is just so honoring ..read more

By Evan Castillo Morehead State University (MSU) in Kentucky announced a new master of social work degree to fill a community need for more social workers. MSU received a $310,000 grant from the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) on April 11 to launch its first master of social work program starting in fall 2025 if approval goes to plan. The programs will offer specializations in two of Kentucky’s biggest priorities for social work — behavioral health and harmful substance use. The eastern region of Kentucky has a high demand for these services but does n ..read more

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) pioneering alumna Dr. Tamia Potter, will be the keynote speaker for STEM Day activities on Saturday, April l3, designed to promote science, technology, engineering, and math among kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students. A year ago, Potter made history by becoming the first African American female to join the neurosurgery residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee. Potter was raised in Tallahassee and Wakulla County by her mother, who is a nurse, and father, who served more tha ..read more

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College is pleased to announce the investiture of Dr. Yolanda W. Page as its eighth president. The investiture ceremony will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Birthright Auditorium on the college campus. Dr. Page assumed the presidency on July 1, 2023. The investiture week, scheduled from Sunday, April 7, to Friday, April 12, 2024, will feature a series of events celebrating Stillman’s Legacy. The week will begin with a morning worship service at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, followed by a community brunch at the Stillman ..read more

By Quintessa Williams FOX Sports’ award-winning series VOICES, featuring diverse sports stories impacting our communities and culture, returns with an all-new episode spotlighting sports icons who have paved the way premiering Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 PM ET on FOX. Hosted by FOX NFL Reporter Kristina Pink, the special episode celebrates the indelible legacies and impact of various trailblazing athletes including Major League Baseball (MLB) greats Jackie Robinson and Reggie Jackson, Angel City FC’s Madison Hammond, collegiate women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark and th ..read more