It was a solemn day on the campus of Morris Brown College when faculty, staff, students, administrators, and friends gathered to pay homage to nine church members of the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The nine members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church often referred to as Mother Emanuel AME Church were gunned down while in Bible Study on the evening of June 17, 2015. According to witnesses, the shooter was invited in for fellowship. A few minutes after 9:00 P.M., while seated next to South Carolina…
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16 teen finalists from across the region will vie for the “Southeast Youth of the Year” and “Southeast Military Youth of the Year” titles, along with a $20,000 scholarship. Boys & Girls Clubs of America invites local guests to celebrate remarkable teen candidates in competition for the Southeast Youth of the Year and Southeast Military Youth of the Year titles at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday, June 15. The event will begin with a reception, at 6 P.M., followed by dinner and the awards program at 7 P.M. For 75…
While education is the heartbeat of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), music tells the story of culture, community, and connection to the overall campus experience. From marching bands to acapella groups to gospel choirs, music is truly the soul of HBCU campuses. As we honor all genres of music during Black Music Month, Cricket Wireless invites you to take a moment to see how we’re showcasing and supporting HBCU music programs. “Music is the Soul of HBCU Campuses” As Cricket Wireless continues to focus on spreading smiles one connection…
While education is the heartbeat of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), music tells the story of culture, community, and connection to the overall campus experience. From marching bands to acapella groups to gospel choirs, music is truly the soul of HBCU campuses. As we honor all genres of music during Black Music Month, Cricket Wireless invites you to take a moment to see how we’re showcasing and supporting HBCU music programs. “Music is the Soul of HBCU Campuses” As Cricket Wireless continues to focus on spreading smiles one connection…
AUCC Awards over $1M in Scholarship Awards to Dual Degree Engineering Program Students Thanks to additional donations corporate sponsors have made scholarships and internships possible for over 60 students awarded at the 45TH AUC Consortium Dual Degree Engineering Program April 30th. Atlanta – As another school year ends, the Atlanta University Center Consortium honored students in its Dual Degree Engineering Program by disbursing $1,100,000 in scholarship awards from its corporate sponsors directly to students in the form of scholarships and internships. This year’s award program was held in person after…
On May 7, 2022, Gammon Theological Seminary President-Dean, Reverend Dr. Candace M. Lewis proudly stands with some of her graduating seniors (of the Class of 2022) and makes history! President-Dean Lewis is the first woman to serve as Gammon’s president in the school’s 139-year history! This is her first graduating class. ABOUT Gammon Theological Seminary Located in Atlanta, GA, Gammon Theological Seminary is the United Methodist constituent member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon at the ITC is a co-educational,…
