A study done by the Federal Reserve said that 40 percent of Americans would struggle to meet an emergency expense totaling $400. This program seeks to provide a cushion to students that would otherwise be in an irreconcilable bind. The microgrants can be used for a bevy of things, including supplies for class and other […]
The sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha announced today that they will be providing mammograms to caregivers in the Navajo Nation. As part of Caregivers’ Impact Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha will serve the residents of the Navajo Nation in Arizona on November 19th and 20th. “We will provide a free 3D mammogram to caregivers and […]
Tennessee’s first and only state-funded HBCU announced this week that it will begin offering a virtual app design and coding class in Africa, ABC News reports. Beginning this fall, the course will be made available through a partnership between Tennessee State University and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which operates multiple schools in Africa. The […]
Megan Thee Stallion and House Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are joining forces to help Houstonians recover from Winter Storm Uri, which devastated the state last month and left millions without access to power or water for days, according to People and Variety. CBS News reported last month that the storm could cost Texas up to $295 […]
FedEx Corp. just agreed to give Jackson State University over the next five years to support educational opportunities and employment equity. According to the press release issued by the University, an initial funding of $200,000 has been designated to support students, faculty and staff as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Remaining funds will support a broader […]