Posts Tagged ‘clark atlanta university’
HBCUs to require COVID-19 vaccination before admission
It appears the COVID-19 vaccine will be pushed upon everyone in the future, and their jobs and schools could be the ones helping to enforce the injection. The Atlanta University…
Read MoreR&B crooner Felixx soars to new heights after conquering quarantine
Long before he emerged as a rising artist in the music industry, known for his unlimited range, sensual appeal and practical approach to this thing called life, crooner Felixx was…
Read MoreMakeup artist Mimi J shares quarantine beauty tips
Mimi J The Glamatory, is a celebrity makeup artist who uplifts women not only through beauty, but also through business. Mimi, who is a Clark Atlanta University graduate, owns two…
Read MoreCelebrities sponsor a day of free food at Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan, a popular Atlanta eatery, has made a big announcement that is sure to please the locals. On Monday, June 29, 2020, the restaurant, which was started by Clark…
Read MoreT.I. to teach class on the business of trap music at Atlanta HBCU
Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative…
Read MoreMalcolm Batchelor explains the value of being a ‘present and patient’ father
If ever there was a fitting image of faith and duty-bound fatherhood, it is that of elementary school teacher and basketball coach, Malcolm Batchelor. An educator for nearly two decades…
Read MoreMelissa L. Williams of Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ discusses prep for her role
Melissa L. Williams has quickly shaken up Hollywood as a breakout star in Tyler Perry’s “Ruthless,” a spin-off to his hit show “The Oval.” While growing up, the Oklahoma City…
Read MoreMusic mogul Jennifer Drake reflects on success, failure and inspiration
Jennifer Drake is an Oakland, California-bred music mogul whose success is a testament to her diligence and focus. After graduating from Clark Atlanta University, her passion and skill for discovering…
Read MoreTara Jenkins explains why failure should never be deemed ‘final or fatal’
Tara Rawls Jenkins, Ed.D., is the very definition of a sister with superpowers. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, she earned her bachelor’s in mass media arts, and then a…
Read MoreClark Atlanta professor describes how social distancing is affecting students
Professor Steven Starks is passionate about film and even more passionate about teaching film to young people. Starks teaches multimedia writing and reporting at Clark Atlanta University, and he says…
Read MoreClark Atlanta University students describe effects of social distancing
Clark Atlanta University students from the multimedia writing and reporting class discuss how the mandate to practice social distancing has impacted the second semester of 2020 in terms of their…
Read MoreActor Justin Hires’ talents take him from movies to ‘MacGyver’ to new mixtape
Justin Hires is a multitalented performer, actor, producer and stand-up comedian. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was always known for making others laugh. Hires received his bachelor’s degree in…
Read MoreMcDonald’s owner-operator Andre Hill creates Black history design collaboration
Andre Hill is a second-generation McDonald’s owner-operator in Columbus, Ohio, who is working to move the culture and provide opportunities to people in the communities he serves. A native of…
Read MoreMeet ElectrKPrincess, producer of the 1st all-Black ballet at Harvard
La’ Toya Princess Jackson, aka ElectrKPrincess, is a writer and producer of ballets, songs, and plays. She is a ballerina in training at Ballethnic Dance Company. As the founder of…
Read MoreDJ Mars details the elements of a good mix
Marshall “DJ Mars” Thomas is one of the most respected deejays in the game. Hailing from Springfield, Massachusetts, Mars made a name for himself as a deejay when he moved…
Read MoreAlexis Crawford’s alleged killer roommate Jordyn Jones denied bond
Jordyn Jones, the woman accused of helping her boyfriend kill her roommate and classmate Alexis Crawford near Clark Atlanta University, has been denied bond by the judge in Atlanta. Jones…
Read MoreHow trailblazer Dorothy Butler Gilliam paved the way for Black journalists
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was the first Black female reporter at The Washington Post. The Memphis, Tennessee, native arrived at The Post in 1961 after graduating with a master’s degree in…
Read MoreMissing Clark Atlanta student found dead; roommate a prime suspect
The 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student who went missing for a week has been found dead, the media reports. Alexis Crawford’s body was found in a park in DeKalb County…
Read MorePalmetto mayoral candidate Torrance Stephens shares the changes he’s planning
Torrance T. Stephens is an infectious disease scientist by training who is now running for mayor in Palmetto, Georgia. The Memphis native is a graduate of Morehouse College, where he…
Read MoreDaBaby lights up the stage at Clark Atlanta University’s homecoming
DaBaby lit up the stage with his performance during Clark Atlanta University’s Homecoming 2019 concert. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, students started lining up around 5:30 p.m. behind the gate…
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