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Fisk University Receives Largest Endowment In Its 155-Year History
Former Residence Of Celebrated Writer Lorraine Hansberry Is Now A National Historic Place
LORRAINE HANSBERRY
Historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country are making significant strides when it comes to fundraising this year. Fisk Uni- versity recently received a multi million-dollar donation, mark- ing the largest gift in the insti- tution’s 155-year history.
The $2.5 million endow- ment—which was provided by philanthropists Amy and Frank Garrison—will go towards the creation of a scholarship fund and an endowed chair at Fisk’s John Lewis Center for Social Justice that honors the legacy of activist and former Fisk student Diane Nash.
Nash, who was a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordi-
FISK UNIVERSITY
nating Committee, played an instrumental role in coordinat- ing lunch counter sit-ins in the Nashville area during the height of the Jim Crow Era, supported
the Congress of Racial Equality in coordinating Freedom Rides and has led several other efforts centered on fighting for social justice.
Beloved playwright and writer Lorraine Hansberry did a lot for Black culture in her 34 years of life, from giving us fine works of art like the unfor- gettable play A Raisin in the Sun to her activism for both the African American and LGBTQ communities that she proudly was a member of. Now, her old residence in New York City has been officially nominated to the New York State Register of His- toric Places as a way to honor her memory.
The life of Lorraine was one of complication and oftentimes
contradiction, especially being that she came into living at the now-historic residence with her husband at the time, Broadway theater producer Robert Ne- miroff. It was in this apartment that she was also able to pri- vately explore her lesbianism, which may have led to the cou- ple’s separation four years after marriage. However, whether she was with a man or a woman, Lorraine Hansberry proved that she couldn’t be defined by her sexuality by letting her amazing skills as a writer speak for itself.
Keshia Knight Pulliam Named Global Education Ambassador For Mielle Organics
Keshia Knight Pulliam
has just become the new Global Education Ambassador for beauty and haircare brand- Mielle Organics. The Black- owned company is celebrating 7 years of business and their new partnership with the ac- tress with a huge blowout sale from May 21 – 24.
Some of Keisha’s responsi- bilities as Mielle’s Global Am- bassador will include leading the beauty brand’s initiatives to roll out their inaugural Global Certificate Program in partnership with Rutgers Uni- versity and the Newark Busi- ness Hub. The brand has heightened interest in provid- ing opportunities for entrepre- neurship and education in the community. They will allocate part of their $1 Million More Than A Strand Fund to cover the tuition and start-up costs for 60 2021 program appli- cants.
MONIQUE RODRIQUEZ AND KEISHA KNIGHT PULLIAM
A Black And Woman-Owned Ice Cream Brand Is Now Being Sold At Walmart
Liz Rogers is the founder and executive chef of the Creamali- cious ice cream brand which is now sold in Walmart.
Pulliam as our new Global Education Ambassador be- cause of her passion for pro- viding opportunities for mentorship, education and venture capital for Black women,” said founder and CEO, Monique Rodriguez. “Entering this next chapter of our journey with someone who is equally as passionate about building community entrepre- neurship is a testament to what God has to come.”
Looks like the feeling is mu- tual. “I am elated to work with Mielle Organics to bring new education and venture capital opportunities to Black women worldwide,” said Global Am- bassador, Keshia Knight Pulliam. “It’s amazing to partner with a company that has so much mutual synergy when it comes to sewing into our community. I’m honored to celebrate their 7-year an- niversary.”
“We chose Keshia Knight
Master P Is Still ‘Bout It-Bout It’: Receives Honorary
There is a woman and Black-owned ice cream brand on the market. Creamalicious is moving up swiftly in the dessert world. The company was founded by Liz Rogers, who serves as the company’s presi- dent and executive chef, ac- cording to a Facebook post. Back in March, Evan Fay tagged Gianna Fay in a mes- sage announcing their partner- ship with a premium ice cream brand that takes Southern-in- spired desserts and infuses
them into ice cream. Evan also mentioned that Creamalicious is one of the first Black-owned ice cream brands in mass pro- duction to be sold nationwide.
“We are humbled and blessed to be a part of this game-changing company and to see our little ones OWNING their part of history Please take some time to check out and support Creamalicious Ice Creams FB, IG and website. Thanks!,” a tagged Facebook post read.
The successful entrepre- neur and No Limit soldier re- cently picked up an honorary doctorate degree from Lin- coln University. Master P, real name Percy Miller, posted the acknowledgment on his Instagram page over the weekend.
“I guess I got to change my
MASTER P
name to, Dr. P. Miller. “From the projects to get- ting a Doctoral degree from @lincolnuniversityofpa Don’t be afraid to change, grow and educate yourself. I did it ! You can do it. #GODISGOOD #Nevertoolate #hbcu #No- Limit There is NO limit to
your dreams #DRPMiller”
Doctorate From Lincoln University
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