Research shows that Black students are more likely to academically succeed when they work with a Black school counselor. But, there is a severe shortage of these professionals due to educators feeling racially isolated and unsupported.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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The Africana Arts & Humanities Festival (AAHF) is the signature annual cultural and intellectual convening of the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), a nationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the global Black experience through research, scholarship, arts, and community engagement.
Every day in Broward County, volunteers are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service helps ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on them.
Test Your Bible Knowledge
Nearly two centuries after the first Black woman preacher, more women are called to ministry — but tradition and bias still keep many from the pulpit.
Nunnie on the Sideline
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities.
The most recent SociallyGood, hosted by Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap in Fort Lauderdale, benefited Ballplayers Foundation Inc. which provides athletic opportunities and experiences to underprivileged youth primarily in South Florida. Ballplayers Foundation strives to help individual youth players in need; it is not intended to support a particular team.
Bethune-Cookman (10-18, 6-0) has been playing well lately, winning six of their last seven games, including their first six games in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They currently sit atop the SWAC East Division.
The MEAC and SWAC represented themselves and the HBCU community well in the NCAA Tournament this past week.