(JACKSON, Miss.) — A parade of vehicles began lining up hours before the start of a Community Food Box Giveaway recently that was sponsored by Jackson State University’s Center for Community Engagement along with several major partners that included Amazon affiliates. JSU, businesses and dozens of campus and community volunteers provided non-perishable goods to 1,500…
Month: April 2021
Jackson State University’s Blue and White Flash scores big at Mississippi Press Association Awards
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Blue and White Flash scored big at the Mississippi Press Association Better Newspaper Contest Awards, winning nine awards and receiving several honorable mentions. Shannon Tatum, publications manager and department professor, said, “I’m very proud of my Flash staff. The awards show that their hard work and long hours were not in…
Jackson State University students share experiences during the filming of ‘A Day to Die’
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson, Mississippi, is the location for the movie filming of “A Day to Die,”a bank heist, starring A-list actor Bruce Willis. JSU students Krystánna Moore, Halle Coleman, Da’Naeja Porter and Chesha Lewis were among the chosen few who participated in the behind-the-scenes production. Business management major Krystánna Moore said, “I’ve always loved…
Award-Winning Film, “A New Day In Mississippi” To Premiere Tonight in Jackson, MS at the Historic Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
April 27, 2021 10:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time JACKSON, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The award-winning short documentary film, “A New Day in Mississippi” is scheduled to premiere in Jackson, Mississippi tonight, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Taking place at the historic Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center, located at 528 Bloom St, Jackson, MS 39202, the sold-out event will…
Disney Kicks Off Global “Ultimate Princess Celebration” With Debut of a New, Original Single From Global Superstar Brandy
“Starting Now,” Sung by the Grammy ® Award-Winning Artist, Releases May 21 as Part of the Year-Long Celebration of the Courage and Kindness of Disney Heroines Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration, a Music Special That Will Include the World Premiere of the Music Video for “Starting Now,” Premieres This August on Disney…
Jackson State University is offering free summer courses, no tuition increase for the fall
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is offering free summer courses to assist students and families who may need to “get ahead” academically or economically during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. JSU is also the only one of Mississippi’s eight public universities to not request a tuition increase. Tyra McCormick, a finance major, says she was…
JSU leading COVID-19 town hall Tuesday in statewide effort by universities, colleges to end vaccine hesitancy, save lives
(JACKSON, Miss) – Mississippi public health experts are raising the alarm about an overabundance of unused COVID-19 vaccines that is likely due to hesitancy, so Jackson State University is hosting a town hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, and has invited university and college students of every race, culture and demographic to address this…
COVID-19 vaccinations “Tuesday”: At JSU, Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center offering Moderna, Pfizer vaccines to general public, university community
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is again partnering with the Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the main campus. Free first-dose vaccinations will be administered TUESDAY (April 27) for the general public and campus community, and free second-dose vaccinations are also available TUESDAY…
THE WOMEN SONGWRITERS OF FAME TO INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS
The historic awards show will help to culminate Black Music Month 2021 with great & gifted honorees! The Women Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, founded to honor women whose body of work represents the best of the heritage and legacy of modern American music, will pay homage to 10 noteworthy female songwriters on June 25, 2021….
EXCLUSIVE: An Excerpt From MyronJ The Coach’s New Book ‘Married, Divorced, but God’
Married, Divorced, but God takes you on a journey of self-discovery with MyronJ The Coach as he grows from personal loss. Myron shares his personal story of domestic abuse, revealing the emotions and thoughts felt during his marriage. Throughout the book, he shares how his actions affect his children and other family members. MyronJ shares…
Crystal Thomas: Now Dig This!
by Scott M. Bock Crystal Thomas calls herself a country girl. Small town life in Louisiana suits her just fine. But this country girl is out to make a name for herself with her powerful voice and she’s not afraid to get on a plane and take a long trip when there’s a gig. A…
H.E.R. Drops “Come Through” feat. Chris Brown
Get It Here Today, four-time Grammy Award winner H.E.R. releases her brand new single “Come Through” featuring multi-platinum, Grammy Award winner Chris Brown, from H.E.R.’s upcoming album, Back Of My Mind, slated for release this summer via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records. Listen here.
GOURMET BRAND SYMPHONY CHIPS ANNOUNCES NEW BRAND PARTNERSHIP WITHM GRAMMY-NOMINATED R&B SINGER / SONGWRITER STOKLEY
Stokley Releases New “Cascade-LVRS QUARREL MIX” W/ Live Performance Video (Atlanta, GA – April 22, 2021) – Black-owned gourmet brand Symphony Chips is excited to announce their new brand partnership with multi-Grammy nominated R&B star Stokley. Together, Symphony Chips and Stokley will work to inspire chip lovers to choose a healthier snack option. Symphony Chips has emerged as one…
Jackson State University professor gets $539K NSF CAREER Award to study how vetiver grass strengthens slopes
(JACKSON, Miss.) –Dr. Sadik Khan, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Jackson State University, has been awarded a CAREER Award of $539,710 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the study and use of vetiver grass for preventing slopes from failing. NSF provided the grant as part of…
Project HEALTH will use grant from CDC, U.S. nutritionists to curb cardiovascular disease at HBCUs
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s Project Health has been awarded a grant from the CDC in conjunction with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) to support cardiovascular disease-prevention programs at HBCUs. The HBCU Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (CVD) program will aim to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of students. Project…
Jackson State University’s College of Business earns 5-year reaccreditation from national association AACSB
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s College of Business has earned reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for an additional five years. Globally, only five percent of all business schools are accredited by AACSB International. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Alisa Mosley said, “This announcement confirms…
Jackson State University hires deputy executive director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office as its new CFO
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University names alumnus Howard Brown Jr. as its new chief financial officer. He’s currently the deputy executive director for the Mississippi Legislative Budget Office (LBO) and will assume his CFO role on May 3. The Greenwood native currently resides in Brandon and has been with the LBO for more than…
Before Mississippi governor signed bill late last month, Sen. Wicker, JSU President Hudson, Coach Prime agreed student-athletes should be paid for name, image, likeness
(JACKSON, Miss.) — U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker sought opinions from JSU President Thomas K. Hudson and Tigers’ Coach Prime (Deion Sanders) about compensating student-athletes for the use of their names, images and likenesses and claims the “devil is in the details” about a proposed “Player’s Bill of Rights.” The meeting last month was part of…
HISTORIC HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY “A FIRE WITHIN” DEBUTS IN THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL + CREATIVE CONFERENCE ON APRIL 22, DRIVE-IN SCREENING ON APRIL 30
Documentary chronicles three Ethiopian women’s fight for justice in an Atlanta court after surviving torture in Addis Ababa; case handled by Atlanta firm Kilpatrick Towsend (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, April 16, 2021 – FMRL Media and Above the Clouds today announced their film, A FIRE WITHIN, will make its world premiere at the 45th Atlanta Film Festival…
Clark Atlanta University Launches Executive Leadership Institute for Next Generation of HBCU Presidents
First-of-its-kind program to recruit and develop multidisciplinary skills among high-potential candidates (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA — Today, Clark Atlanta University and higher education stakeholders announced the launch of the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at CAU. The groundbreaking initiative will serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the future presidents of over 100 Historically Black…
WEIRDO WORKSHOP PRESENTS HITMAKING DUO CLAUDE KELLY & CHUCK HARMONY OFFICIALLY INTRODUCES THE SHINDELLAS RELEASES NEW VIDEO “MONEY” DEBUT ALBUM “HITS THAT STICK LIKE GRITS” OUT THIS SUMMER
(Nashville, TN- April 15, 2021) Multi GRAMMY-nominated hit songwriting and production duo Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (a.k.a Louis York) are excited to finally serve up breathtaking visuals for The Shindellas’ new single “Money.” Showcasing Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson, and Tamara Chauniece, the single has a huge sound, and the video, directed by Aaron Greene, is just as big and exhibits their flair for show-stopping dramatics. “We played ‘Money’ for the…
Cypress Hill’s B-Real Announces Double A-Side Release, Cypress Hill Live Stream Concert and Mr. Cartoon Original Artwork NFT Collaboration with Ark Labs & Blockpartyall for release on 4/20
Music download offered with curated cannabis pre-roll at B-Real’s Dr. Greenthumb stores (April 15, 2021) B-Real, aka Dr. Greenthumb and one of the lead rappers of multi-platinum West Coast Cypress Hill fame, will drop a double A-Side release on 4/20 via eOne. The tracks “Mother Mary” ft. DJ Paul and “Triple OG” ft. Freeway were…
BSF’s Heem Releases New Video for “LETTER TO SHAY”
DJ Green Lantern-produced track is heartfelt tributeto the late DJ Shay BSF’s Heem releases a new video for “Letter to Shay” today. The DJ Green Lantern-produced track has Heem describing how big of an impact Shay had on him and the whole BSF crew, and how the Griselda producer inspired him to grow creatively. “Letter…
NYC REALTOR EUGENIA FOXWORTH ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF REAL ESTATE (FIABCI –USA)
Established realtor Eugenia Foxworth earned many achievements over the years through her work. As the head of the New York City based Foxworth Realty, she successfully helped homeowners save their brownstone properties from foreclosure within the Harlem area where her office is located – this during at time years ago when the USA economy was…
The General® Insurance and Shaquille O’Neal Champion Communities in Need in New Bleacher Report Video Series “Shaq Gives Back”
Basketball Hall of Famer Spotlights Atlanta Communities in Three-Part Series Debuting Tuesday, April 13, on B/R April 13, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The General® Insurance and loyal customer and brand ambassador Shaquille O’Neal have teamed up to surprise and support everyday people with a break from the financial challenges they are facing…
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