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Howard University women in NCAA Tourney First Four
HBCU Gameday
The Howard University women’s basketball program is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over two decades.
Norfolk State to face defending champ Baylor in NCAA Tournament
HBCU Gameday
Norfolk State will look to win its third NCAA Tournament game. It will have to take down defending national champ Baylor to do it.
BLK BIZ
Black business ownership is higher than pre-pandemic. Women are driving that growth
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Today, as the pandemic wanes, the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. is currently around 30% above pre-pandemic levels. That growth is being driven by Black women…
SURVEY: 75% OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ATTRIBUTE SUCCESS TO MENTORSHIP
Black Enterprise
Inspiring others and mentorship are two significant factors driving women entrepreneurs—including Black women business owners—that feeds their passion for being their own boss.
SONIA ROBINSON EXCELS IN MALE-DOMINATED AUTO SERVICE INDUSTRY
Black Enterprise
In 2019, Sonia Robinson opened SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service in Fort Mill, S.C., after more than six years working as a regional service manager for Mobility Works, a leading dealer of wheelchair-accessible vans.
U.S. Representative Says it is ‘Extremely Concerning’ Brittney Griner has been blocked From U.S. Embassy contact
Black Enterprise
“Our diplomatic relationships with Russia are nonexistent at the moment,” said California Rep. John Garamendi. “Perhaps during the various negotiations that may take place, she might be able to be one of the solutions. I don’t know.”
Is the Pipeline of Women Running for Office Broken?
Ms. Magazine
Despite many women candidates, women are still unlikely to run for elected office, creating a political ambition gap between men and women.
HBCU
White House breaks down billions in federal funding for HBCUs over the last year
13NEWSNOW.com
In Virginia: five HBCUs got more than $141 million – including $52 million for Norfolk State University and $31 million for Hampton University.
UNCF launches a new digital platform for HBCU students
Inside Higher Ed
The United Negro College Fund is launching a new online learning platform where HBCU students and scholars at different institutions across the country can learn and connect.
Alumni of these 10 HBCUs earn more than other Black graduates in their states
CNBC
Though Black students are increasingly questioning the value of college , there are several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) where alumni see higher median salaries than other Black graduates in the same state…
