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Oprah Winfrey · TennesseeStudents at Tennessee State University, a public HBCU, greet Oprah Winfrey at a 2023 commencement ceremony. In recent months, university officials have warned that they could run out of cash by May. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the …See the Story
Black colleges ponder their future as Trump makes cuts to education dollars • Michigan Advance
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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaSource: Ahmet K / Getty At this point, there’s no denying the white and eternally fragile agenda of MAGA conservatives to rewrite American history in a way that waters down or outright omits the nation’s overwhelming history of systemic racism. Now that President Donald Trump — the commander-in-protecting-white-people-from-their-delicate-feelings — is back in office, every institution of learning and expression within the grasp of Trump and his …See the Story
Former FIU Professor Teaches Black History Under A Tree
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Education · HoustonGrowing up in South Jamaica, Queens, Marvin Pierre understood firsthand the challenges of limited access to quality education. As the son of Haitian immigrants, he faced struggles common to many low-income families, but his path took a pivotal turn when he received an opportunity to attend a boarding school in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
“That opened up so many opportunities for me,” Pierre recalls. However, the transition was difficult. “I was goi…See the Story
Marvin Pierre empowers youth through Eight Million Stories
Houston, Texas · HoustonBy Aswad Walker Teeba Rose recently had breakfast at the farmers market he grew up working in, the Farmers Market Partners. The establishment, run by his mother Thomasine Johnson, has a vendor lineup that’s roughly 90% Black. “I bought a delicious $8 breakfast, paying $12, and told my very courteous waitress, ‘Keep the change,’” Rose shared. “She restated to me with surprise, ‘Your meal is just $8.’ I said, ‘Yes ma’am; thank you.’”
Teeba Rose. …See the Story
How to Buy Black: A Game Plan for Improved Economic Power
Economy · HoustonAddressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community Houston is one of the larg- est and most diverse cities in America, with a Black population that has played a significant role in shaping its culture, economy, and history. From the historic Freedmen’s Town to the thriving Third Ward, Black Houstonians have fought for progress, built strong com- munities, and contributed to the city’s success. But in today’s critical times, many a…See the Story
WHERE IS THE BLACK LEADERSHIP IN HOUSTON?
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Houston, Texas · HoustonUniversity of Houston professor, archaeologist and researcher Dr. Alice Odewale, leads a groundbreaking project to document and preserve Black heritage through an unlikely medium—trees. Silent Witnesses: The Black Heritage Tree Project seeks to identify, map and protect trees that have stood as silent witnesses to pivotal moments in Black history, particularly in Black towns and historically significant sites. The initiative, supported by Nation…See the Story
NatGeo taps Houston Archaeologist Dr. Alicia Odewale for Black Heritage Trees Project
Houston, Texas · HoustonAt the corner of Almeda Road and Ruth Street in Third Ward, a vibrant mural honors the legacies of two of Houston’s impactful leaders: Judge Zinetta Burney and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. This powerful piece of public art is part of Up Art Studio’s Big Walls, Big Dreams Festival, sponsored by Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast). It transformed one side of The Den Cigar and Lounge into a canvas celebrating two extraordinary Bla…See the Story
