Making Moves HBCU Tour

12/18/2024

08/27/2024

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08/17/2024

Thank you Michael R. Bloomberg
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07/17/2024

The National College Resources Foundation (home of the National Black College Expo) is excited to return its “Dual Enrollment” program. This is a great opportunity for your child to earn HBCU College credits and possibly an AA Degree while still in high school. Space is limited and fills up fast, so don’t delay. Copy and paste the link for more info.
https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/support/hbcu-dual-enrollment-program

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06/19/2024

Juneteenth, a significant part of American history, is more than just a cultural celebration. In a testament to its historical importance and cultural significance, did you know that Texas was the first state to make Juneteenth a State Holiday in 1980 officially? This recognition underscores Texas's unique role in making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday.

The name Juneteenth (which combines June and nineteenth) didn't come about until 1866, the first celebration in Texas. The newly freed slaves in Texas celebrated this day as a reminder of the day, June 19, 1865, when they heard the news of their freedom. In other Southern states, celebrations are held on different dates, depending on when they hear the news of their freedom. In those states, it may be called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Black Independence Day. One thing the other Southern States never called it was Juneteenth. Juneteenth is synonymous with Texas and its freedom.

Why did it take two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation for Texas to get the official news? Simple, no cell phones, no internet, no Union Army. The Union Army was advancing news of the Emancipation Proclamation as they were winning battles and spreading the news throughout the South. Most of the battles were in Virginia. So the word spread quickly on the East Coast, but if you were in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and if you are west of these states, Louisiana, Arkansas, and if you are west of these states, Texas, now you know.

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05/19/2024

It brings me great joy to share Dr. Daniel Black’s commencement speech with you. Dr. Black said it was the students who asked that he be the commencement speaker at Clark Atlanta University’s 2024 graduation. This was a great honor for Dr. Black but an even bigger reason to celebrate. Dr. Black is not the first; he is one of only a few to whom this honor has ever been bestowed, whereas the University has asked an active faculty member to be the commencement speaker.
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