JACKSON, Miss – Jackson State University recently ranked number one on the “15 Top HBCU Hidden Gem Colleges,” according to Online Schools Guide. This designation helps to solidify JSU as a premiere HBCU offering high-quality education within both the traditional and online academic setting at an affordable price. Highlighting the cross-section of possible experiences attending…
Month: February 2023
JSU Doctoral Candidate Reginald Porter Named Memphis Leader of the Year
Jackson, Miss. – Reginald Porter Jr., a doctoral candidate in the Executive Ph.D. Program in Urban Higher Education at Jackson State University, will receive the Kate Gooch Leader of the Year award from Leadership Memphis on March 3 during its 2023 awards luncheon. Porter, who serves as senior vice president of Relational Development and Social…
R&B ICON PRETTY WILLIE RECLAIMS HIS MASTERS AND UNLEASHES A POWERHOUSE ALBUM OF HIS EARLY 2000’S HITS “PRETTY WILLIE THE VAULT”
This release is the beginning of Moore’s triumphant return to his musical roots after a decade-long hiatus. (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA – R&B Icon Pretty Willie, also known as Willie Moore Jr., has taken control of his music legacy with the release of “Pretty Willie The Vault.” The release features some of his early…
Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia Announce the 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival on April 22 at Pullman Yards in Atlanta
Hosted by Founder Charlamagne Tha God and Comedian Jess Hilarious, the Event will Include LivePodcasts and Panel Discussions Featuring Top Black Effect talent and More; the Festival Will Also Feature iHeartMedia Atlanta’s Very Own DJ Loui Vee Tickets on sale March 1 at 12 p.m. EST February 28, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Charlamagne…
MOUNT WESTMORE RELEASES WHAT’S SURE TO BE EVERYONE’S NEW “MOTTO”
SNOOP, CUBE, 40, AND SHORT DISPLAY LYRICAL EXCELLENCE ON THE HEAD-NODDING,RICK ROCK BEATS-PRODUCED TRACK “MOTTO” AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS TODAY, FEBRUARY, 24TH (February 24, 2023 – Mount Westmore, CA) – Today, MOUNT WESTMORE, the legends of West Coast rap, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, are pleased to announce the release of their…
Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba Announces Headliners Jill Scott, The Roots, Lucky Daye
Renowned hitmakers Jill Scott, The Roots, and Lucky Daye performing on the #SBMF23 main stage Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 29, 2023 in the unrivaled paradise of Aruba. LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 23, 2023 Embarking on its 21st annual voyage, Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba offers up a musical escape sure to awaken…
DCG Giving, a Dave Cantin Group Partnership, Delivers a Knockout Punch to Pediatric Cancer Through its Fundraising Auction of Mike Tyson Autographed Boxing Gloves
Event Raised More Than $250,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment February 23, 2023 03:44 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Dave Cantin Group(DCG), one of the largest automotive industry financial advisory services companies specializing in buy/sell transactions, announced today that its nonprofit partnership DCG Giving raised more than $250,000 at its first fundraising…
JSU Department of Public Safety receives all-terrain vehicles to improve public safety, visibility, and mobility
(JACKSON, Miss.) — JSU’s Department of Public Safety received seven new utility task vehicles (UTVs) intended to increase law enforcement visibility, and improve mobility and response time, a critical milestone of the campus safety plan. These climate-controlled, fully cabbed, six-seater, all-terrain UTVs come equipped with LED emergency light bars, emergency siren and PA system, data…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH ARTIST CIERA HILL
“Flowers in the Wild” is an illustration of what God can do when you just decide to “do”. These two paintings: “Inquisitive” and “Acceptance” are currently on display until the end of the month at the Lucille Parker Gallery on the William Carey University campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They are currently included in the Beyond…
JSU President and Dean’s List Scholars announced for the Fall 2022 semester
Over 1500 Jackson State University students are President or Dean’s List honor students for Fall 2022. The President’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester, complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours with a semester grade-point average of 4.00. The Dean’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester,…
JSU computer science professor honored with IHL diversity award
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State University’s Frances C. Dancer, Ph.D., assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, is the recipient of the IHL diversity award. Dancer and other Mississippi community leaders were honored for working tirelessly to create a more equitable society through cutting-edge education systems. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of…
ESSENCE Celebrates the 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tara Duncan, Danielle Deadwyler and Dominique Thorne
The Star-Studded Red Carpet Event and ESSENCE Hollywood House Will Take Place on March 9-10 in Los Angeles February 21, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, today announced the honorees for the 16th…
J-SUEDE brings home the gold from the Dance Team Union Regionals in Birmingham
JACKSON, Miss – The Jackson State University Elite Dance Ensemble (J-SUEDE) brought home the first regional championship in the program’s history. J-SUEDE claimed the first-place title in the Birmingham College Hip-Hop Division of the Dance Team Union Regionals. “We have been working towards this goal for eight years,” said Creative Director and Coach Travis Burks. “Our…
CDC Foundation’s “Live to the Beat” Returns to Hip Hop Roots to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Campaign to Combat Heart Disease in Black Adults
New CDC data show the COVID-19 pandemic set Black adults 10 years back in reducing heart disease deaths “Live to the Beat” hip hop-themed wellness event streaming live from Atlanta on February 25 to feature Grammy Award-winning artist Killer Mike and others ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The health implications from COVID-19 have been felt across…
NEW YORK RAPPER NEEK BUCKS RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
“BLESSED TO THE MAX” EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER HITMAKA FEATURES INCLUDE 2CHAINZ, CEE-LO, RAEKWON, BENNY THE BUTCHER, TINK, IVORY SCOTT, VORY & MORE… NEW VIDEO “BALLERS” WITH WIZ KHALIFA PREMIERES ONBET JAMS & BET HIP-HOP TODAY New York, stand up!! Harlem rapper Neek Bucks is feeling very thankful today as he releases his debut album, Blessed…
KASH DOLL & SADA BABY GO”ON THE FLO” IN NEW VIDEO
“BACK ON DEXTER: A GANGSTA GRILLZ MIXTAPE”OUT NOW! Fresh from releasing her new project, Back on Dexter: A GANGSTA GRILLZ MIXTAPE, Kash Doll, the queen of Detroit, drops a new video, “On The Flo” with Sada Baby. Executive produced by Kash Doll and Joseph McFashion, the mixtape takes Kash back to her roots, where it…
GRAMMY WINNING-DJ & ARTIST DJ DRAMA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HO4ME” FEAT. A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE AND LIL BABY
New Album “I’m Really Like That” Out This Spring Stream/Get “HO4ME” HERE (February 17, 2023) DJ Drama releases a brand new track, “HO4ME” feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lil Baby, today. The track gives smooth, sultry bedroom vibes and captures the mood of a lady in the streets and a freak in the…
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Jackson State University, talks investing in teachers, the significance of JSU’s impact on education
Jackson State University hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Wednesday, Feb. 15, where he held a roundtable discussion with students about JSU’s Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) Program, aimed to strengthen the nation’s teacher pipeline. “Jackson State University is a community leader. We couldn’t be prouder. It’s wonderful to have Secretary of Education Cardona highlighting…
Two JSU Students Join Second Cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program
FedEx enters year two of its five-year commitment to help students at HBCUs prepare for the workforce MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FedEx (NYSE: FDX), the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the second cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program, which includes Jackson State University students Tionda Yarbrough and Dillard McCoy. As part of the five-year…
Jackson State University partners with Trustmark to get students career and corporate ready
Jackson State University’s Tiger Career Closet, in partnership with Trustmark bank, hosted up to 128 registered student participants during a three-day open house event in the Jacob L. Reddix building at JSU from Tuesday, Feb. 6-8. “Trustmark so graciously volunteered to help us assist our students as they come in and peruse the closet and…
JSU Athletics, PHIT branding director land Visit Jackson Hometown Hero Awards
Jackson State University walked away with two awards at the Visit Jackson 30th annual Hometown Hero and S.U.M.I.T.T. award recipients in a ceremony on Friday at the Two Mississippi Museums. JSU Athletics 2022 football season snagged the Hometown Hero Event of the Year award. According to Visit Jackson officials, two back-to-back football weekends, homecoming and…
Jackson State hosts 2nd Annual Black History Cultural Explosion featuring Fisk Jubilee Singers
Jackson, Mississippi – The Jackson State University College of Liberal Arts and the Institute for Social Justice and Race Relations present the 2nd annual Black History Cultural Explosion beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. The slate of events will include a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in their first performance in the…
JSU Recognized by US News for Affordable Out-of-State Tuition
JACKSON, Mississippi – Jackson State University is listed among “15 Colleges with Affordable Out-of-State Tuition” in a recent article published by US News & World Report. JSU remains one of the most popular options for students looking for a high-quality education at an affordable price. “Jackson State University offers a challenging academic experience at an…
Kool & the Gang and 50 Years of Hip-Hop A Sampled Celebration
As 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, it should be noted that Grammy legends Kool & the Gang stand as the most sampled band within the Hip Hop music culture. According to the Who Sampled website, there are 1,898 documented samples of Kool & the Gang’s songs. The top being the classic instrumentals “N.T.”…
RAPPER & ACTRESS KASH DOLL RELEASES NEW DETROIT-FOCUSED MIXTAPE “BACK ON DEXTER: A GANGSTA GRILLZ MIXTAPE”
FEATURES DETROIT’S OWN ICEWEAR VEZZO, BABYFACE RAY, SADA BABY, TAY B, COACH JOEY, RMC MIKE, & MORE RELEASES VIDEO FOR “OH BOY” FEATURING SKILLA BABY, BABY MONEY, CASH KIDD, RISKTAKER D-BOY SOPHOMORE ALBUM COMING LATER THIS YEAR (February 10, 2023) Kash Doll, the Queen of Detroit, is ready to resume her rightful spot! Giving fans…
SOUTHERN LACED 