JACKSON, Miss. – The board of the Mississippi Humanities Council has elected Preselfannie McDaniels, Ph.D., dean of Graduate Studies at Jackson State University, as its board chair; and Ebony Lumumba, Ph.D., chair of the JSU Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication, as board secretary. First elected to the Humanities Council board in 2016,…
Month: March 2022
Jackson State Will Transition to Virtual Classes for Wednesday, March 30
JACKSON, Miss. – Due to the severe weather that is predicted to reach the Jackson Metro area by Wednesday afternoon, Jackson State University will hold classes virtually today. Non-essential staff will work from home beginning at 12 pm CDT on Wednesday.
WEIRDO WORKSHOP PRESENTS… MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED DUO LOUIS YORK THROWS AWAY ALL THEIR CARES WITH NEW SINGLE “IT IS WHAT IT IS”
ENCOURAGES FANS TO SEEK THE LIGHT& LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST (Nashville, TN- March 28, 2022) Multi-Grammy nominated duo Louis York (Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly) is back at it, giving fans a new anthem with the release of their single “It Is What It Is,”which they also wrote and produced. The accompanying video was directed by Karl…
GRAMMY®-winning Recording Artist John Legend to Receive Global Impact Award at Recording Academy® Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective
Inaugural GRAMMY® Week Event Will Feature Performances by Summer Walker, D-Nice, Musical Director Adam Blackstone, MC Lyte as the Voice of the Evening and Honorary Chair Jimmy Jam March 28, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® announced today 12-time GRAMMY®-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors…
Jackson State University to Host 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Enrichment Institute
Jackson State University (JSU) is proud to announce its selection as an Alumni Enrichment Institute Partner for the 2022 Alumni Enrichment Institutes, a new opportunity for 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni to travel to the United States in summer 2022 to collaborate with U.S. counterparts and each other and to continue building the professional and…
Fiverr to Host Its First Music Event, “Now Playing”, Featuring Keynote Speakers T-Pain, Cheat Codes, and JVKE
The two-day, content-filled virtual event will include workshops, demos, and discussions featuring music industry professionals, chart-topping artists, and Fiverr’s music community March 28, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiverr International Ltd., (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is changing how the world works together, today announced its first music event, “Now Playing” on…
Jackson State University Hosts “MS Got Soul: Thee MS Humanities”
JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State University Department of English, Foreign Languages, & Speech Communication (EFLSC) has been awarded a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC), which will be used to host EFLSC Week and a series of events titled, “MS Got Soul: Thee MS Humanities.” The virtual and in-person activities will be held Monday, March 28, 2022 to…
GRAMMY® Winner and Current Nominee LeVar Burton to Host the 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®
Jimmie Allen, Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Ledisi, Mon Laferte, Kalani Pe’a, John Popper, Allison Russell, Curtis Stewart, and The Isaacs to Perform; Opening Number to Feature a Special Multi-Nominee Performance March 25, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GRAMMY® winner and current nominee LeVar Burton is hosting this year’s prestigious 64th GRAMMY…
R&B SUPERSTAR K. MICHELLE RELEASES OF VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “SCOOCH”
PREMIERES VIDEO ON BET HER & BET SOUL NEW ALBUM COMING 2022 (New York, NY-March 25, 2022) R&B superstar K. Michelle is excited to release the video to her new single “Scooch,” which premiered today on BETHer and BET Soul. Produced by Lil Ronnie, the video is directed by Derek Blanks and gives fans a…
Jackson State University Communications Named a Finalist for 2022 PRSA Anvil Awards
Jackson, Miss. – The Jackson State University (JSU) Office of University Communications has been selected as a finalist for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Anvil Awards for Best Use of Social Media. Of the hundreds of entries submitted, only those the Anvil Judges deemed to have exceeded an extremely high threshold for quality…
Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton to Perform at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®; Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt, and Rachel Zegler Also to Perform as Part of Special in Memoriam Segment
Music’s Biggest Night® Airs Sun, April 3, 2022, on CBS March 24, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® has expanded its lineup for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards® with current nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton and a special In Memoriam performance featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim by GRAMMY® winner Cynthia Erivo, current nominee Leslie Odom Jr.,…
PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ BLACK AMBITION BUILDS UPON INAUGURAL YEAR’S SUCCESS WITH SECOND-YEAR PRIZE APPLICATION LAUNCH
Non-Profit Initiative Empowering Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs to Excel Uninterrupted Through The Black Ambition HBCU Prize and The Black Ambition Prize (Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA – Black Ambition empowers Black and Latinx innovators and communities to excel uninterrupted. Founded by Pharrell Williams in 2020, the non-profit announced today that applications for its second annual prize competition…
Horton, JSU alum with expansive military and law enforcement background, named JSU chief of police
Herman Horton is the new chief of police for Jackson State University’s Department of Public Safety. In prioritizing the safety of JSU’s students, Horton’s duties include developing the vision and mission of the department and oversight of the functions and services of Campus Police. “I could not be more honored to serve and protect at…
The Urban Network and Music Industry Quarterly Magazine Reemerge
Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2022 –(PR.com)– The Urban Network and Music Industry Quarterly (MIQ) magazine, two of the most respected and long-running industry conferences and print trade publications, have regrouped and rebranded to service the music community. The announcement was made by David A. Mitchell, Publisher of MIQ and President of The Urban Network;…
New Jackson State University debit card lets fans show their tiger pride
Jackson State University is now included in Regions Bank’s lineup of collegiate debit cards. JSU and Regions Bank have partnered to launch a personalized debit card that allows the campus community a unique way to show their tiger pride for Jackson State. “Establishing partnerships with financial institutions and developing affinity cards/debit cards has been a work…
JSUNAA Blue Tie Gala will honor JSU legends, provide student scholarships
Jackson State University’s National Alumni Association (JSUNAA) is hosting its fifth Blue Tie Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The red carpet fundraising event will recognize 15 JSU legends, and 30 students will receive scholarships to attend JSU, ranked in the top five of STEM HBCUs….
Hudson testifies before Homeland Security Committee about recent bomb threats
Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., testified before the Committee on Homeland Security about the recent bomb threats plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson serves as the committee chairman. The hearing, “The Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to University Bomb Threats,” was held Thursday, March 17…
THE R&B GENERAL DOES IT AGAIN!!
R&B SUPERSTAR TANK GAINS SIXTH #1 HIT WITH“I DESERVE” AT R&B RADIO GEARING UP TO RELEASE 10TH STUDIO ALBUM (New York, NY – March 16, 2022) R&B superstar Tank has done it again with his sixth #1 hit with “I Deserve” on R&B radio. The 9x GRAMMY® Award-nominee sang, wrote, and produced the second single…
Jackson State University and Tougaloo College Host FBI Beacon Conference; Establish HBCU Partnership
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Building on the summer 2021 launch of the Beacon Project, Jackson State University (JSU) and Tougaloo College proudly hosted FBI leaders and executives from 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on JSU’s campus in Jackson, Mississippi, to further the project’s goals of strengthening community ties and improving the diversity of the…
Jackson State University Establishes Partnership with Six Alabama Community Colleges to Create New Scholar Pipeline
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University will partner with six Alabama community colleges to help associate degree graduates transition into its bachelor’s degree programs. The articulation agreements aim to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after completing their two-year degree at Bishop State Community College in Mobile; J.F. Drake Community &…
JSU receives $75,000 for the late Stephen F. Mason Scholarship Endowment
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is the recipient of a $75,000 education endowment named for the late Stephen F. Mason, the 17th pastor of the Greater Pearlie Grove M.B. Church. An alum, Mason graduated with a Bachelor of Science from JSU in 1976. “It is always a pleasure to work with those who really…
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL BLACK BANK FOUNDATION
MLS financing partnership with a syndicate of Black banks is first of its kind among sports leagues, marks transformative moment in closing the Black-white economic gap in the United States (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced that it would leverage a historic $25 million loan from a syndicate of Black banks, marking…
Host LL Cool J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and More to Perform During the 2022 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” on Tuesday, March 22, Live on FOX
March 09, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances from Host and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee LL COOL J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and more. The…
JSU partners with UMMC to give high school students a pathway to medicine
(JACKSON, Miss.) — On Saturday, March 5, up to 100 Mississippi high school students filled Jackson State University’s College Science Engineering and Technology building for the Exploring Healthcare Pathways Impact the Race Program. The one-day event is held on participating college campuses throughout the state and allows students to engage and learn about the various…
Kool & the Gang Marches Towards Spring with Shows in Nashville, Orlando and Fayetteville
One month after celebrating good times with concerts at casino land venues in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, legendary hit makers Kool & the Gangenter March 2022, with a series of shows in Nashville, Orlando, and Fayetteville. The Grammy Award winning band will be performing at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN,on Sunday, March 13th….
SOUTHERN LACED 