VOTING
Ex-Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder says state Democrats have not earned Black support
Washington Examiner
Virginia’s only Black governor accused fellow Democrats of taking the African American vote for granted, even as they neglect Historically Black historically Black Colleges and tell parents to stay out of their children’s classrooms.
Ayala or Sears: Both would make history in Virginia election
The Washington Post
Either candidate would be the first woman as well as the first woman of color to serve in a post that frequently serves as a launching pad to the governor’s mansion. Half of the past 10 lieutenant governors went on to become governor.
HBCU
Cancer center and neighboring HBCU receive $1.7M to increase health equity and research pipeline diversity
Massey Cancer Center
Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center (Massey) and Virginia State University (VSU) have received a prestigious “team science” grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) focused on reducing cancer disparities and providing hands-on research opportunities to students who are historically underrepresented in science.
BLK BIZ
NAACP Empowerment Programs Becomes Part-Owner in Hello Alice to Build Black Generational Wealth
Essence
For decades, the NAACP has partnered with organizations to help provide valuable resources and visibility to issues affecting the Black community. Now, in an unprecedented move, the institution is aiming to achieve true equity by becoming part-owner of a company dedicated to helping underserved communities grow.
Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan Lead HBCU Entrepreneurship Initiative
NewsOne
Williams and Jordan have teamed up with the venture capital firm MaC VC for the creation of a project designed to support students and alumni at historically Black colleges and universities who are charting paths in entrepreneurship.
IN THE NEWS
How the Boston Marathon Helps Cities Calculate the Past of Problematic Races
Texas News Today
At the opening ceremony on Friday, 12 organizations, including Black Men Run and Black Girls Run, welcomed color runners and announced a total of $125,000 in grants to groups doing what the Boston running club isn’t doing.
