(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Roderick Little, director of bands at Jackson State University, is currently featured in the Dockers brand storytelling series “Recognize.” Launched in honor of Black History Month, and extending beyond, Recognize is “about celebrating inspiring community members, contributors and influencers making a difference with their distinct perspectives, style and commitment to finding…
Month: August 2021
Electronic Arts Reignites College Rivalries in Madden NFL 22 With Addition of Ten College Teams in Superstar KO
Clemson, Miami, LSU, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Oregon, Nebraska, and Michigan State Featured in “Campus Legends” Limited Time Event in Superstar KO Multiplayer Mode Across All Platforms Tune in to the NFL YouTube Channel Tonight to Catch Vince Young and Reggie Bush Face Off in Madden NFL 22 from Rose Bowl Stadium and Relive One…
Grammy-award Winning Artist Lecrae Partners With Experian North America to Talk About the Basics of Financial Health
The “Protect The Bag” Web-Series Will Take You From FOMO to Legacy Building August 31, 2021 09:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lecrae, has partnered with Experian North America, a leading information services company, to present, “Protect The Bag,” a six-part web series, that provides viewers with a blueprint for building a financial legacy….
WEIRDO WORKSHOP PRESENTS…RISING R&B GIRL BAND THE SHINDELLAS SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “HITS THAT STICK LIKE GRITS” SEPTEMBER 12
ALBUM IS A LOVE LETTER TO THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF R&B MUSIC HITMAKERS CHUCK HARMONY & CLAUDE KELLY MASTERMIND THE EVOLUTION OF THE GIRL BAND WITH “NEW AMERICAN SOUL” (August 27, 2021) Soul Music, by definition, incorporates elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music, popularized by African-Americans. And let’s face it, soul…
Visit by JPMorgan Chase, Honeywell at Jackson State University aims to foster strategic partnerships, investments
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Two Fortune 500 companies – JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – visited Jackson State University last week to expand their presence in the HBCU orbit and vowed to build partnerships to boost students, research and innovation. JSU President Thomas K. Hudson praised both major corporations for their willingness to collaborate, and he told…
Jackson State University will offer Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday, Aug. 31
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31,at “One University Place, Suite 6, 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will provide Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided at no cost by…
Justice will be Relative this September as New Syndicated Court Show Premieres
Wrigley Media Group Produces First Syndicated Television Show from Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready court TV fans, a new daytime show is set to premiere on Monday, September 13th that focuses on inter-family legal disputes. Relative Justice (check local listings) is a syndicated, arbitration-based, unscripted, court show that pulls back…
City of Hope’s 16th Annual Songs of Hope Will Partner With RWQuarantunes for Virtual Celebration Event Presented by Facebook on Sept. 30
Legendary producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam, along with RWQuarantunes’ Richard and Demi Weitz, will host the special event, featuring Clive Davis, Smokey Robinson and many more surprise guests August 30, 2021 03:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time DUARTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, City of Hope, a world-renowned research and treatment center for cancer and diabetes, through its Music,…
Jackson State University will be closed Monday, Aug. 30, due to Hurricane Ida Precautions
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Due to the impending inclement weather from Hurricane Ida, Jackson State University campuses will be closed on Monday, Aug. 30. All classes and campus activities are canceled. Only essential employees should report to campus. Non-essential employees who are able to telework are encouraged to do so. Administrative leave will be granted to any employee unable…
LEGENDARY RAPPER B-REAL OF THE ICONIC RAP GROUP CYPRESS HILL & GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING PRODUCER SCOTT STORCH TEAM UP TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “TELL YOU SOMETHIN’”FEATURES RICK ROSS, BERNER, TY DOLLA $IGN, TSU SURF,KRAYZIE BONE, DJ PAUL, & FREEWAY RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “NUMBER 9”
(August 27, 2021) Legendary rapper B-Real, one of the lead rappers of multi-platinum West Coast Cypress Hill fame, has teamed up with GRAMMY-winning producer Scott Storch for the release of Tell You Somethin’ out today via eOne. The 10-song project features artists Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Berner, TSU Surf, Krazie Bone, DJ Paul, and…
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER-PRODUCER STOKLEY OFFICIALLY SET TO RELEASE HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM “SANKOFA”ON SEPTEMBER 17
FEATURES H.E.R., SNOOP DOGG, WALE, THE BONFYRE, KIDI, SHAKESPEARE! & MAHMOUD EL-KATI NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “WOMAN” OUT NOW! CLICK HERE PRE-ORDER “SANKOFA” TODAY! (August 25, 2021) Multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer Stokley is ready to take fans on a ride with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album SANKOFA officially releasing on September 17 via…
R&B STAR SEVYN STREETER RELEASES SULTRY NEW SINGLE “NASTY GIRL” FEAT. BIA
LISTEN HERE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM DRUNKEN WORDZ SOBER THOUGHTZ ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 17NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE [LOS ANGELES, CA – August 27, 2021] – Today, renowned singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter drops her latest sensual single “Nasty Girl” feat. BIA via TStreetz Corp/Groundwērk/eOne. Produced by T Street & Charlie Heat, the track finds Sevyn and BIA channeling…
Photo of Inaugural Smithsonian “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Post” Forum Available on Business Wire’s Website and the Associated Press Photo Network
August 26, 2021 04:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Smithsonian is hosting its first “Our Shared Future: Reckoning With Our Racial Past” forum in Los Angeles, kicking off a national initiative addressing race in America. The free virtual forum is focused on income and health care inequality and includes…
$30,000 Grant From CenterPoint Energy will help Jackson State University launch Coding Academy to shape future
(JACKSON, Miss.) — CenterPoint Energy recently donated $30,000 to Jackson State University to help launch a Coding Academy targeting freshmen. JSU President Thomas K. Hudson described coding as the future of technology. “The Coding Academy will be very exciting, and we’re happy that CenterPoint is investing in the university. You have to be innovative, and…
Safe, welcoming environment at Jackson State University helps put new incoming students at ease
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s Move-in Day 2021 for incoming freshmen, specifically, was thrilling, but it came with an assortment of emotions. Some students expressed a fear of leaving their homes to take on an independent lifestyle, but they remain upbeat. Saturday, Aug. 14, was a big day for freshmen and transfer students who…
Jackson State University public health professor joins inaugural national research program to bring more diversity in clinical trials
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Nelson Atehortua De la Pena, an assistant professor of public health in the College of Health Sciences at Jackson State University, has been selected by the National Medical Fellowships’ Board of Directors to join the inaugural cohort on Diversity in Clinical Trials Research program (NMF-DCTR). De la Pena, in JSU’s College…
St. Louis Development Corporation names Jackson State University alum Moore as chief of staff
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), the economic development arm for the city of St. Louis, has announced the appointment of Jackson State University alum Daffney Moore as chief of staff/director of Equity and Inclusion. Moore will be the strategic adviser and counsel to the executive director, Neal Richardson. In her role,…
JSU, Walmart teaming up to provide free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, Aug. 20
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is partnering with Walmart by offering free Pfizer COVID-19 to JSU students, faculty, staff and the community on the university’s main campus as part of its “Getting Stronger Together” campaign. What: COVID-19 Vaccination Day — Free Pfizer shots Who: …
Jackson State University’s New COVID-19 Vaccination Site TODAY, Aug. 17: One University Place, Suite 6 (Formerly the Penguin)
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. TODAY, Aug. 17, in Jackson State University’s new vaccination site: “One University Place, Suite 6 (formerly known as the Penguin), 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. Insurance…
Jackson State University appoints Maruice Mangum as chair of political science
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University announces the appointment of Dr. Maruice Mangum as chair of the Department of Political Science. “We are pleased to have Dr. Mangum join Jackson State University to lead our Department of Political Science,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa L. Mosley, Ph.D. “His experience as…
THE GAME EMBARKS ON A“WORLDWIDE SUMMER VACATION”
Compton rapper The Game debuts a feel-good single and music video for “Worldwide Summer Vacation.” If you’re ready to pack it up and go party this summer, Game will heat up your playlist with this new head nodding, booty popping jam. Whether in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, or anywhere in the world for…
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Rep. Ted Deutch and Rep. Michael McCaul Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary
Music Returns to Congress in Celebration of Music Advocacy on Sept. 22 GRAMMY® Winners and Nominees to Join Congressional Leaders for a Night of Celebration and Musical Surprises August 11, 2021 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Sept. 22, music will return to the nation’s capital as the Recording Academy® marks a successful year of…
Happening today: CenterPoint Energy will join lawmakers in presenting Jackson State University with $30,000 grant for coding academy
(JACKSON, Miss.) — CenterPoint Energy, along with state legislators and a representative for U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, will present Jackson State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) with a $30,000 grant to help launch a coding academy targeting incoming freshmen. The presentation will be at 3 p.m. today in the H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower….
JSUDF appoints Sims as board treasurer
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Stanley Sims has been appointed board treasurer for the Jackson State University Development Foundation. “I am enthusiastic about my new board position,” Sims said. Prior to this role, Sims served as the bylaws and governance chair. His new appointment began on July 1. He is the owner of Sims Chiropractic Clinic…
WATCH: DOJA CAT’S VEVO PERFORMANCE OF “NEED TO KNOW”
Take a trip to Planet Her and watch Doja Cat’s Vevo performance of “Need To Know” below.
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