Get It Here Today, Top Dawg Entertainment’s Grammy award-winning, chart-topping, and multi-platinum selling recording artist SZA, releases the official new single and video ‘Shirt’ The highly anticipated track and Dave Meyers-directed visual is available now at all digital music providers via TDE/RCA Records. Listen here.
Month: October 2022
Jackson State University professor elected president of Hinds County Economic Development Authority for 2022-2023
(Jackson, Miss) — Jackson State University professor and author Hilliard Lackey, Ph.D., was elected president of the Hinds County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) for the 2022-2023 term. HCEDA is the economic development organization created by House Bill 1687, specializing in recruiting and retaining businesses in Hinds County. Lackey’s presidency was a natural succession as a…
JSU’s Development Foundation to host inaugural ‘1877 Signature Event’ sponsored by Bank of America, proceeds marked for student scholarships and university advancement
(Jackson, Miss) — The Jackson State University (JSU) Development Foundation will host the inaugural ‘1877 Signature Event,’ sponsored by Bank of America, at 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Center in downtown Jackson. “It is in the spirit of the university’s mission, “Challenging Minds and Changing Lives,” that we ask…
ESPN’s College GameDay Bus Makes Stop at JSU
(JACKSON, Miss.) – ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will host their show live from Veterans Memorial Stadium when Jackson State University takes on Southern University. TO CELEBRATE, they are bringing the College GameDay Bus to JSU’s campus to see how it’s done at ‘Thee I Love.’ What: JSU Hotspot Welcoming the College…
Jackson State University receives $1 million grant toward Mid-South Innovation Corps Hub funded by the National Science Foundation
(Jackson, Miss) — The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that five new NSF Innovation (I-Corps™) Hubs would be launched, ushering in an era of expansion for the NSF-led National Innovation Network with Jackson State University being named as one of the key institutions to be funded within the Mid-South region. As part of the…
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game (Black PR Wire) Alexandria, VA – Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has become the largest faith-based financial supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation, as a result of a combination of direct donations, contributions, scholarships and/or waived fees awarded to students…
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR AND QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS MARIAH CAREY ANNOUNCES SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT HOLIDAY SHOWS
MARIAH CAREY’S “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” COMING TO TORONTO’S SCOTIABANK ARENA + NYC’S MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC STARTING FRIDAY, OCT. 28 AT 10 AM ET ON LIVENATION.COM October 24th, 2022 (New York, NY) –Today, singing and songwriting icon Mariah Carey has announced her latest Christmas revue – Merry Christmas…
JSU celebrates the restored life and vitality of breast cancer survivors with ‘Pink Out’ party
Jackson State University hosted a celebratory “Pink Out” party for employees on Wednesday, Oct. 19, highlighting JSU’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative during the university’s homecoming week of events. Pamela Banks, Ph.D., department chair and professor of psychology, said she was impressed and equally joyful at JSU, utilizing the energy around homecoming to check in…
Better Together: MSDH Chief Medical Officer Justin Turner talks moving forward in keynote address for JSU’s 145th Founders’ Day
Jackson State University celebrated 145 years of quality service during the annual Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 20. The event was held on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway and featured a keynote by Dr. Justin Turner, the first African-American to serve as MSDH Chief Medical Officer. “This morning’s ceremony is an opportunity for us to…
WATCH: Official Videos from Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller & Wizkid
R&B is having a good week at RCA. Check out this week’s hits featuring Chris Brown, Wizkid and Bryson Tiller here. SOURCE: RCA
Good Morning America Show Featuring Jackson State University Culminates with Surprise $100K Donation from Mars, Incorporated and SNICKERS®
JACKSON, Mississippi – Good Morning America Co-Anchor Michael Strahan traveled to Jackson State University to celebrate Homecoming with the Tigers during a live broadcast of the show. During the broadcast, the University was surprised with the announcement that Mars is donating $100,000 in support of the JSU Emergency Gap Fund. “America’s Historically Black Colleges and…
JSU Homecoming parade and route, ‘It’s a Different World, you don’t want to miss it
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Every year Jackson State University administrators, students, student-leaders, student-athletes, supporters, community members and more participate in the JSU Homecoming Parade. It’s a fun and festive event that everyone can enjoy as the JSU Tigers prepare to face off against Campbell College at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. What: Jackson State University Homecoming…
WEST COAST SUPERGROUP MOUNT WESTMORE IS “TOO BIG”
THE NEW SINGLE “TOO BIG” OUT NOW FROM UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM SNOOP, CUBE, 40, $HORT [listen here] NEW VISUAL FOR “TOO BIG” AVAILABLE FOR YOUR POSTING CONSIDERATION October 21, 2022 (Mount Westmore, CA) – The West Coast’s very own supergroup, Mount Westmore, drops their first official single, “Too Big,” via the label Mount Westmore with…
HIT-BOY TAPS CURREN$Y FOR NEW “TONY FONTANA III” MUSIC VIDEO
WATCH HERE | LISTEN HERE [Los Angeles, CA – October 20, 2022] — 3x Grammy award-winning producer/recording artist/songwriter Hit-Boy continues his hot streak of recent singles with a new track that showcases the true extent of his storytelling ability. The acclaimed beatmaker has ascended from behind the boards to double down on his commitment to…
Jackson State University Appears on Good Morning America October 21
Jackson, Mississippi – ABC News will bring its award-winning morning show, Good Morning America, to Jackson State University just in time for Homecoming on Friday, October 21. “We’re honored to host Good Morning America at Jackson State University and provide a glimpse of what Mississippi’s only urban research institution is all about,” says President Thomas K….
GRAMMY MUSEUM® MISSISSIPPI TO HOST FREE LATIN MUSIC FAMILY DAY EVENT ON SUNDAY, NOV. 6
FREE EVENT WILL FEATURE COMPLIMENTARY MUSEUM ADMISSION, DANCE PERFORMANCES, ARTS ACTIVITES, A SPECIAL SCREENING OF ENCANTO, AND MORE CLEVELAND, MISS. (OCT. 20, 2022) — GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi will host a free Latin Music Family Day event on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature free admission to GRAMMY Museum…
MacArthur ‘Genius’ to bring the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative to the Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Kiese Laymon to bring the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative to Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center The Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center is the permanent residence of the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative. MacArthur “Genius” Award Winner Kiese Laymon recently made the announcement about the…
Blueface & OG Bobby Billions Release “Better Days 2 (Pain In The Ghetto)” Today
New Single is follow-up up to the duo’s previous Gold single, “Outside (Better Days)” Stream/get “Better Days 2 (Pain in the Ghetto)” here.Watch the video here. (October 19, 2022) Platinum rappers Blueface and OG Bobby Billions team up once again to release a new single, “Better Days 2 (Pain in The Ghetto)” via 5th Amendment/MNRK…
Plies, Keke Wyatt, Lyfe Jennings and More Headline the 2nd Annual Pompano Fall Festival
(Black PR Wire) Pompano Beach, FL – The highly-anticipated 2nd Annual Pompano Fall Festival will be taking over the beautiful city of Pompano Beach, FL during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Pompano Community Park located at 1660 NE 10th Street. Pompano Fall Festival will feature performances from Hip Hop and…
JSU’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation receives $162,230 grant from MSDH
Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation has been awarded a $162,230 grant for a 20-month partnership with the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and the Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity, and the Health Equity Coalition of Mississippi. The collaboration…
JSU Homecoming, sponsored by Gilead, biopharmaceutical company, will visit JSU for first HBCU roadshow
Jackson State University’s 2022 “It’s a Different World” Homecoming is sponsored by Gilead, a research-based biopharmaceutical company, who will visit the HBCU on Thursday, Oct. 20, to engage HBCU students, faculty and alums during Homecoming for the company’s HBCU roadshow. “We are excited to have Gilead on board as our homecoming sponsor and to be…
LISTEN: Jazmine Sullivan announces new single “Stand Up” Original Song from the upcoming film “Till”
Jazmine Sullivan announces new single “Stand Up” Original Song from the upcoming film “Till”. LISTEN HERE
A NEW NATIONAL WONDER RISES IN THE WEST! NEW SINGLE “TOO BIG” OUT OCTOBER 21
SUPERGROUP MOUNT WESTMORE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, SNOOP, CUBE, 40, $HORT — AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9 Los Angeles (October 14, 2022) What do you get when Rap legends and key creators of Hip Hop culture, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort come together? The SUPERGROUP MOUNT WESTMORE! Having sold over 100 million records combined,…
Free COVID-19 Vaccines/Boosters Available Friday, Oct. 14 for Jackson community
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Free Pfizer and Moderna vaccines/boosters will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday, Oct. 14). Also, primary vaccine doses and boosters will be available for ages 5 and up. What: Free COVID-19 Vaccinations/Boosters Who: Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center When: Friday, Oct….
Jackson State University’s new general education program enhances student course options
The Division of Academic Affairs at Jackson State University has launched “THEE Pathway,” a new general education curriculum. “THEE Pathway” creates flexible course options for general education requirements, including seven new pathway themes that provide undergraduate students with a customizable academic experience. The new curriculum took effect Fall 2022 for first-time and transfer students. “The…
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