Key Recruits Headed To HBCU Programs In 2021
Feb 17, 2021 Jahnelle Saunders (left), Tiffani Rae Pittman and Morgan Williams are among elite-level talent headed to HBCU programs in 2021
By Garrett Zatlin - MileSplit Recruitin Correspondent
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When it comes to track and field recruiting at the high school level, it feels like we talk about a variety of different athletes regardless of event, geographic location or which college they commit to.
With February being Black History Month, though, we felt it a perfect time to highlight a few Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have recently landed some notable high school talents.
comments The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song opens with a gospel hymn sung by a familiar voice. . . that of Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., its creator, host and narrator. Gates has fine pitch, and I don t believe wouldn t be insulted by the observation that his stylings pale next to that of Jennifer Hudson, one of Gates interviewees, or executive producer John Legend, who closes the first night with a tender melody.
But Gates isn t singing to showcase some hidden talent. He s demonstrating the democratizing nature of Black religious music, song steeped in cultural tradition and meaning. By the end of this two-night, four-part special we fully understand his editorial choice to begin this work with his song, that it is meant to evoke the lyric lift every voice and sing.
Diva C. Hall Honored As Black History Maker
Diva C. Hall Honored As Black History Maker of Alabama
92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, and 105.1 The Block in partnership with Robinson Automotive, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Delta Phi Lambda Chapter, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Xi Omega Chapter, along with Lanier Automotive, Bryant Bank, and Dixie Motors in Northport, we are proud to salute Diva C. Hall.
Diva C. Hall serves as the Partnership Development Coordinator at Stillman College, where she received a B.A. in Music in 2018. As an experienced Community Engagement Professional at one of America’s prestigious Historical Black Colleges and Universities, Diva has had the opportunity to work with the Office of External Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs to develop sustainable partnerships and engage the community through student programs, alumni involvement, and external relationships. The expertise she has gained includes developing resear
By Cherranda Smith
Black History Month calls for a history lesson on the Divine Nine!
Black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council are woven into the fabric of HBCUs across the country. They were founded by students and faculty members who were just one to two generations removed from slavery, during a tumultuous period of American history, underscoring the tenacity and fortitude of their founders.
These organizations, also known as the Divine Nine, have served communities globally, fostered sister and brotherhood, and are a cornerstone of Black culture. They have showcased Black academic prowess across all fields and continue to serve as a beacon of Black excellence. Here’s a brief look at the origins of these illustrious organizations.
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow now through February 28. The historical exhibition
explores the African American struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War while highlighting the ways African Americans advocated for full inclusion in American democracy from 1865 through World War I.
Created by the New-York Historical Society in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture,
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow is enhanced by Atlanta History Center with locally relevant materials from the collections of the History Center, Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, High Museum of Art, and Georgia Museum of Art.