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Racist and sexist depictions of human evolution still permeate science, education and popular culture today

Systemic racism and sexism have permeated civilization since the rise of agriculture, when people started living in one place for a long time. Early Western scientists, such as Aristotle in ancient Greece, were indoctrinated with the ethnocentric and misogynistic narratives that permeated their society. More than 2,000 years after Aristotle’s…

The Conversation

Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'

Nutrition is among the most critical issues of our time. Diet-related illnesses are shortening life spans and the lack of conveniently located and affordable nutritious food makes it hard for many Americans to enjoy good health.

The Conversation

How the Only All-Black Team in College Swimming Became the Sport's Hottest Ticket

Howard University coach Nic Askew isn’t just building a strong program; he’s building something bigger.

Sports Illustrated

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Baltimore museum exhibit about the Great Migration gives artist chance to ‘let go of the past,’ heal family ties

BALTIMORE — Some journeys begin on foot, with a frightened glance over the shoulder and a rush into the night. But Larry W. Cook Jr.’s great migration began with the click of his camera lens.

Tribune News Service

James Patterson donates to PEN America, Howard University

Howard University, PEN America and Scholastic Book Clubs are among the latest recipients of donations from James Patterson, the bestselling author who has given over $100 million to literary and literacy programs

The Independent UK

Could Telfar’s policy of accessibility spell doom for its popular bags?

The company’s event at a Rainbow fashion outlet has divided many on the future prospects of the ‘Bushwick Birkin’

The Guardian - US

Can former NBA stars restore glory to HBCU college basketball?

Former players such as Kenny Anderson and Reggie Theus are working to bring historically black colleges back to prominence

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‘This is terrorism, and it must stop’: Historic Black college receives two bomb threats within 48 hours

At least 57 historically Black colleges and universities were targeted earlier this year

The Independent UK

Disney Launches Fund To Create Jobs For Black Students In Media And Entertainment

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has created a Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University, a historically Black educational institution in Washington, D.C., with the goal of creating employment opportunities in the media and entertainment industries.

Benzinga

Diddy Pledges $1M Donations to Howard, Jackson State at BET Awards

“Because we should play for us!”

Sports Illustrated

On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.

WEKU

Travis Scott attends sister's graduation ahead of first concert since Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott - who shares two children with Kylie Jenner - performed on stage publicly for the first time in almost six months over the weekend, following the Astroworld disaster that saw 10 people lose their lives last year

Daily Mirror

Howard Golfer Teed Off For HBCU Programs At Wells Fargo Event

Gregory Odom Jr. gained sponsor exemption for pro tournament.

Zenger

Greg Odom Jr. repeats, Howard wins team title at PGA Works Collegiate Championship

Make it two in a row for Greg Odom Jr. While you're at it, make it a team title for Howard University.

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The Independent UK

Washington DC shooting: Three shot as police tell people to ‘shelter in place’

Howard University law students reportedly heard gunfire nearby

The Independent UK

Mask mandates return to US college campuses as cases rise

Facing a rise in COVID-19, several U.S. universities are reinstating mask mandates, sometimes just days after dropping them

Chicago Sun-Times

Mystery remains around Brittney Griner’s case in Russia

As extraordinary as her circumstances are, the details surrounding Griner’s case remain mostly unknown as a crucial court date approaches next month. Russian prosecutors have offered little clarity and the U.S. government has made only measured statements.

The Independent UK

2 months after Griner's arrest, mystery surrounds her case

WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government

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India-US Relationship: Jaishankar lauds US help during second COVID-19 wave in India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday appreciated the US for helping India during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Obamas, students cheer high court's 1st Black female justice

Lawmakers erupted in cheers after Vice President Kamala Harris announced the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Roll Call

Amid congressional focus on HBCUs, Senate Democrats to huddle at Howard University - Roll Call

With an increasing spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities, Senate Democrats will conduct a retreat at Howard University.

The Independent UK

Howard gets $2M grant to digitize Black newspaper archive

Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize a major collection of Black newspaper archives in hopes of making it more broadly available to researchers and the general public

Al Jazeera

Several historically Black colleges and universities receive bomb threats

Six Black colleges and universities faced bomb threats less than a month after threats were made to eight universities.

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