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New President Rochelle Ford Reveals Bold Plans for Dillard University   
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New President Rochelle Ford Reveals Bold Plans for Dillard University   

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing Editor August 25, 2022

Dr. Rochelle Ford is traveling at warp speed in her new role as president of Dillard University, the oldest HBCU in the state of Louisiana. Appointed to the prestigious post last month, Ford immediately made strides to implement her main goal of enlisting the support of “alumni, partners, everyone we encounter” to help fulfill the university’s mission. During a recent visit to Los Angeles, the president elaborated on her strategies to achieve that objective. 

Influential Nurse and Community Activist Celebrates 100th Birthday
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Influential Nurse and Community Activist Celebrates 100th Birthday

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 17, 2022

Community Activist Stella Pecot Robinson, RN, PhD celebrates her 100th birthday on August 25th, 2022. Her journey has been marked by numerous academic achievements and personal triumphs. Her work as a nurse has been influential, and she has lived and taught in states throughout the country.

‘All Rise’ for Actress Simone Missick
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‘All Rise’ for Actress Simone Missick

Zon D’Amour, Contributing WriterJune 30, 2022

In the opening scene for the third season of “All Rise,” we believe Lola Carmichael (played by Simone Missick) has lost her election and her seat as a judge only to reveal that she actually won.

Dr. Tony Allen Appointed as Chair of President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs
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Dr. Tony Allen Appointed as Chair of President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

NNPA NewswireSeptember 9, 2021

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Dr. Tony Allen as the Chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Board will advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative, established by the Carter Administration, to increase the capacity of HBCUs to provide the highest-quality education to its students and continue serving as engines of opportunity. The Biden-Harris Administration said it remains committed to supporting the vital mission of HBCUs. Through the American Rescue Plan and by forgiving capital improvement debt of many these institutions, the Biden-Harris Administration has already committed more than

African American from Flynt Wins Mastercard APGA Tour Championship
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African American from Flynt Wins Mastercard APGA Tour Championship

NNPA NewswireAugust 12, 2021

Willie Mack III once lived out of his car while dreaming of a chance to compete for a PGA title.
The African American star fired a sizzling, eight-under-par 64 to sprint away from the field and captured the Mastercard APGA Tour Championship presented by Lexus by six strokes Tuesday, capping a memorable seven-month stretch that has changed the trajectory of his career.

Student Athlete of the Week: Jayda Hamilton
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Student Athlete of the Week: Jayda Hamilton

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJuly 22, 2021

During the quarantine last year, several student athletes were looking for ways to train and stay in shape. Jayda Hamilton, a recent graduate from Serra High School, was willing to put in the work to battle the competitive Southern Section to compete for a state championship. Her father purchased a conglomeration of equipment to help Hamilton train.

Recognizing the Centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
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Recognizing the Centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Special to the National Newspaper Publishers AssociationJune 3, 2021

The Tulsa Race Massacre is a prime example of inflaming issues and ignoring history. They both significantly lead to the inability and failure to learn the real lessons that true history can teach us. It was the inflammatory reporting of the chance encounter of a young Black man, Dick Rowland; and a young white elevator operator, Sarah Page, that ignited one of the deadliest episodes of racial violence in our nation’s history.