HBCU alums in the Biden-Harris Administration
HBCU alums in the Biden-Harris Administration Published January 17, 2021 By : USBE Online
We all know the names of notable historically Black college and university (HBCU) alumni like Toni Morrison and Samuel L. Jackson. In 2018, Moguldom, which is devoted to promoting equality in tech investment, came up with a definitive lineup of innovators, startup founders, tech execs, and investors for the “100 Influential HBCU Alumni” list.
In the political arena, HBCU grads like Stacey Abrams (Spelman), Congressman Cedric Richmond (Morehouse College), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (Florida A&M University), and Congressman Jim Clyburn (South Carolina State University) are household names.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. set the foundation for current racial equality protests
Scholars recognized how Dr. King and other civil rights leaders’ work helped influence the fight for racial equality that was sparked after George Floyd was killed. Author: Michael Quander Updated: 3:45 AM PST January 18, 2021
WASHINGTON Martin Luther King, Jr Day is a holiday set aside to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. King.
A lot has happened over the past year with the Black Lives Matter movement that helps remind Americans of Dr. King’s influence.
Dr. King was a leader and non-violent activist of the Civil Rights movement who led protests against racial discrimination in schools, public transportation, the workforce, voting rights and more.
Howard finds ways to celebrate Harris
Lauren Lumpkin and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, The Washington Post
Jan. 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON - Howard University will not hang congratulatory banners or send students to the U.S. Capitol to watch alumna Kamala Harris be sworn in as vice presidenton Wednesday. Instead, it will beef up campus security.
More than a week removed from an insurrection and days before the presidential inauguration, many in the tightknit community are feeling conflicting emotions. Celebrations are in order, but crowds are being urged to stay home on Inauguration Day amid threats of violence and the coronavirus.