HBCU students to find empowerment through AT&T’s Dream in Black Rising Future Makers program
By Sheyla Fairley
AT&T, a telecommunications company, is committed to helping Black students achieve success with its Dream in Black Rising Future Makers program.
According to an article, the program will introduce students to a “new world of possibilities, networking, and mentorship opportunities” that will “not only foster economic growth but support educational advancement and innovation within the Black community.”
“AT&T Dream in Black Rising Future Makers will once again amplify HBCUs and shine a light on students who are making positive contributions to our society,” said Michelle Jordan, chief diversity officer, AT&T. “I’m inspired by how these students authentically show up and represent their campus and their community, and we are proud to support their drive to lead through adversity and be the example for future generations.”
For more information, read the full article here.
FAMU footballer lands NIL deal with Hungry Howie’s Pizza
By Sheyla Fairley
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, linebacker Isaiah Land has signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Tallahassee’s chains of Hungry Howie’s Pizza. This will be his second NIL deal in two months after partnering with black-owned [financial technology] startup, Ready Life, co-founded by Bernice King.
As stated in a release, Land is “a regular at Hungry Howie’s” where he states that “he eats there after every home game” with his go-to order being a “large pepperoni pizza with cinnamon crust.”
“I’m grateful that he came here,” Hungry Howie’s general manager David Lopez said. “It makes me happy thinking about it and I actually couldn’t sleep for the past two days.”
NCCU alumna awarded $25K by Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition
By Sheyla Fairley
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, alumna Jasmine Godbolt was awarded $25,000 by Grammy-winning musician & philanthropist Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition, a nonprofit to aid Black and Latinix entrepreneurs, for her ‘The Nesting Nannies’ company.
As stated in a release, ‘The Nesting Nannies’ is an “educational drop-in college campus childcare program for students” that Godbolt founded during her sophomore year in her dorm room. She wanted to create an “affordable, reliable way for student-parents to access care for their children” as they pursue a higher education.
“Thanks so much @pharrell for having a vision and taking action,” wrote ‘The Nesting Nannies’ company in an Instagram post. “You just helped change the lives of so many student-parents, we’re so grateful for this opportunity and program!”
Former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young and McGraw Hill partner for HBCU scholarship program
By Sheyla Fairley
Former United Nations ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young partnered with McGraw Hill Education, an educational publishing company, to launch the Andrew Young HBCU Scholarship Program to help students at historically black colleges and universities. Additionally, McGraw Hill Education made an initial investment of $50,000 towards the program, which will be funding 10 first year HBCU students next fall.
According to an article, the purpose of the scholarship program is to “encourage future generations of students to become ambassadors and share the vision of Dr. King and Ambassador Young with the nation and the world.”
“When we have this kind of support from a major corporation … we know it’s a good investment,” Young said of McGraw Hill. “It’s a good investment for them. And it’s certainly a good investment for us.”
Read the full article, here.
N.C. A&T shows off its rural test track for self-driving cars
By Sheyla Fairley
According to an article, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, unveiled its rural test track for autonomous vehicles where “[l]eaders in local, state and federal transportation were invited to ‘test ride’ the autonomous shuttles on the new track at Gateway Research Park’s North Campus.”
“The Federal Highway Administration is proud to support N.C. A&T’s work to develop this test track and bring the concept of connected and automated vehicles one step closer to market, especially for underserved and rural communities,” said FHWA Acting Administrator Stephanie Pollack. “The technology N.C. A&T is developing also has the potential to protect vulnerable road users – people who walk, bike or roll – by testing interactions with bike lanes, bus stops and more. These innovations are critical for ensuring the safety of all road users.”
For more details, read the full article here.
