Livingstone College competed in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students on Saturday, February 10th at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the tournament, four-student teams faced off in head-to-head competition and quickly answered…
Evolving from “National Negro Week” established by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month was celebrated everywhere in America since 1970. In February 1969, educators and students involved in the Black United Student Organization at Kent State University proposed for an entire month dedicated to celebrating Black history in America. The first celebration of Black History Month took…
North Carolina Employment Agencies: The Salisbury Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) call to your attention Executive Order 93, whereas North Carolina enacted a state-wide law effectively, April 2, 2019, when Governor Roy Cooper declared state agencies may not request pay information from applicants, nor rely upon previously obtained historical salary information when…
Salisbury, NC- Livingstone College is proud to announce the upcoming Preaching and Worship Institute, a transformative event designed to equip and inspire individuals in the ministry. This institute will feature esteemed speakers Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart, and Rev. Dr. Charles Goodman, who are widely regarded for their exceptional preaching and leadership….
The Messinger-Williams Community Education Initiative is an extension of the Hood Theological Seminary’s Messinger and Williams Family Chair in Theology and Ethics. There will be courses offered at various times throughout the year. Course topics will vary but will consistently deal with issues of faith, ethics, and community. The courses are open to the general…
WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)— Citizens for Judicial Fairness released the following statement today from national civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton and noted Delaware police reform and racial justice activist Keandra McDole, demanding that the new Delaware Court of Chancery vacancy created by the retirement of Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock be filled with a justice of…
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)— Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program. This new program, which will be run by GSU and CodePath, provides students with high-quality, tech industry co-developed and vetted courses, student course and program support services, access to a network of professional engineers,…
Various forms of art have long been a source of expression, empowerment, and preservation for Black and Brown people. The theme for Black History Month 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s (ASALH) webpage, this theme recognizes that, “…in fields of visual…
In the field of earth sciences, a discussion has been raging for years around the subject of the ‘resource curse.’ ‘Resource curse’ is the phenomenon of countries with an abundance of natural resources but with little democratic stability and low development outcomes in comparison with countries with much fewer natural resources. Take, for example, Africa;…
“Listen, I have never sought to do ministry for accolades or affirmation, which is why I have almost found it impossible to go around and talk about the kind(s) of ministry that God has gifted and graced me to share. The bottom line is that I’ve always sought to improve what I was given, and…
Reverend Doctor Juanita Greene of Charleston, SC transitioned from labor to reward and eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Enterprise, AL. She was born on October 31, 1950 and is the eldest child of the late Mr. James W. Greene and Mrs. Julia Mae (Cross) Greene. She is the granddaughter of the late…
Harlem, New York – The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America’s oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and author Aaron Foley as our new News Editor. Foley, originally from Detroit, is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Boys Come First and joins…
What are some signs/symptoms of a heart attack or heart failure? Some people may not know they have heart disease. It may be ‘silent’. Some people may not get diagnosed until they have a heart attack, arrhythmia(palpitations) or heart failure. • Symptoms of Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion,…
The Board of Bishops and the Office of the Director of Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church prioritize the health and safety of all attendees, speakers, and staff at Conferences. Illnesses and hospitalizations due to COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory infections are still occurring nationwide. To promote a safe environment for all Conference…
DENTON, TEXAS – The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its 10th year, topping more than 12,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top independent filmmakers. The festival also featured a gaming competition with nearly 500 attendees including Xbox, Gearbox, Epic Games, Robot Entertainment, Maverick Gaming and more. Attendees from around the nation attended 85 films,…
DURHAM, NC, January 2024 – The Oikos Institute for Social Impact is honored to be named one of the 2023 Traditioned Innovation Award winners by Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. The Oikos Institute is being recognized for assisting over 70 faith-based organizations nationwide in implementing their F.I.S.H. Capitals (Finance/Faith; Intellectual, Social, Human) and utilizing their…
Livingstone College celebrated the opening of traveling exhibit, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina,” on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Shipman Science Building with noted architect and politician, Harvey Gantt. As headliner of the series, Livingstone’s president Dr. Anthony J. Davis regarded Gantt as “a genius, a gentleman,…
On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Great Debate featuring Hampton and Howard universities took place on the campus of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Bishop James Varick Auditorium. In Livingstone’s inaugural year of serving as host, the institution extends invitations to Middle and High Schools throughout the state to partake…
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Miss Livingstone College Akera Barnes joined Miss North Carolina USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA in a Raleigh community event, “Princess for a Day.” With the purpose of youth empowerment, the program was designed by Coressa Williams for girls aged 3-16 to engage in etiquette skills that promote confidence…
Salisbury, NC | To most of the nation, February is widely recognized as Black History Month, where the achievements of black excellence are remembered and celebrated throughout. This February is especially significant for Livingstone College as it commemorated its 145th Founder’s Day in honor of its founder and first president, Dr. Joseph Charles Price. During…
