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As a Higher Ed practitioner, I see firsthand the significance of giving. Many of our students do not complete their degrees due to financial barriers that impede on their ability to be successful. As we enter Black History Month, consider investing in our future generations by giving to Jackson State University’s 40 Under 40 Endowed Scholarship Fund. To learn more about JSU https://lnkd.in/eDdZaQzF

Celebrating the 28th day of Ohio Black History Month, I emphasize the significance of preserving black narratives while acknowledging the importance of all stories. Modernization threatens many historical landmarks, altering familiar landscapes like Euclid Ave., now scarcely recognizable due to urban development. It's a challenge to recall its former glory, pre-dating the dominance of institutions like the Cleveland Clinic. The clinic's expansion jeopardizes the existence of cherished historical sites, underscoring the urgent need for preservation efforts. In Athens County, home to Ohio University, similar endeavors are underway. Historically, during the mid-1800s, Athens County was the most Black populated county in Ohio. It had thriving black businesses and was pivotal in the Underground Railroad. In 2021, recognizing the significance of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the National Endowment of the Arts awarded this solace place the Citizens Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) grant. This church exemplifies black resilience because free and formerly enslaved black congregants built it. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society is collaborating with CIRD to revitalize this historical gem and improve the community's social and economic outcomes. In your city or state, are there sites worth preserving? Explore the Cleveland Restoration Society's CivilRightsTrail (https://lnkd.in/ePr29sV4) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (https://lnkd.in/eH4qhAJT.) recommended historic sites.  Let's honor our past to shape a more prosperous future.

There are numerous federal funding programs that have been established to help strengthen and support the mission of Historically Black Colleges & Universities \\\(HBCUs\\\). Our free HBCU funding guide breaks it all down. Get it here \\\>\\\> https://lnkd.in/dKNen7vk \{hashtag\|\\\#\|HBCU\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|MSI\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|funding\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|federalfunding\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|highereducation\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|digitalequity\}

While Tennessine itself may not have immediate practical applications, its discovery represents a significant step forward in our scientific understanding and technological capabilities. The discovery of Tennessine (Ts), element 117, is significant for a few reasons: Completing the Seventh Row of the Periodic Table: Tennessine filled the last empty slot in the seventh row of the periodic table. This completion helps solidify the current structure of the periodic table and our understanding of how elements are organized based on their atomic structure. Island of Stability: Tennessine falls within a predicted zone of superheavy elements called the "island of stability." Unlike most elements beyond Bismuth on the periodic table which are very unstable and decay quickly, elements in this island are predicted to be more stable, lasting for longer periods. Tennessine's existence provides evidence for this island's existence and motivates further research into its properties. Pushing the Boundaries of Nuclear Physics: Synthesizing Tennessine involved complex procedures and powerful machines. It demonstrates our growing capability to manipulate matter at the atomic level and deepens our understanding of nuclear physics and the forces that hold atomic nuclei together. International Collaboration: The discovery of Tennessine involved collaboration between scientists from Russia and the United States. This kind of international cooperation is crucial for scientific advancement, especially in challenging areas of research. #blackgirlmagic Lisa B. repost

So, what is the periodic table? It's a system for arranging the chemical elements. All matter is made up of basic substances known as chemical elements. Each chemical element has a unique property known as its atomic number. That number is derived from the number of subatomic particles known as protons in each atom of the element. Scientists use the periodic table to quickly refer to information about an element, like atomic mass and chemical symbol. My mind is about to explode, so see my comment below for more information. #blackexcellence #womenshistorymonth #chemistry

🚨 #NewBookAlert 🚨 Dr . Elizabeth Bishop, Ph.D., serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of San Francisco School of Education. Summary: "Whiting Out: Writing on Vulnerability, Racism and Repair is an experimental text that seeks to collapse the space that white writers create between ourselves and our ideas when writing about race, identity, history, responsibility, positionality, power and the present. The book is written as a first-person meditation grounded in a poetics of vulnerability, undertaken as an author study in two major parts – fragmented first through the work of James Baldwin and then refracted through the writing of Gloria E. Anzaldúa. Whiting Out is for both aspiring and experienced teachers (especially white folks), as well as anyone open to writing new narratives and imagining new possible worlds. The text calls upon all critical educators to (re)commit to deep learning toward our collective anti-racist queer-inclusive liberation, toward intersectional futures where healing, justice and repair are prioritized." Pre-order your book today: https://lnkd.in/gEFj-sc3 📚🌟 #PreOrder #SocialJustice #ImpactfulWork

This comprehensive workshop will equip counselors with the knowledge to effectively guide students considering Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). https://ow.ly/mElv50Q1G39 Explore the rich history, culture, and significance of #HBCUs and debunk misconceptions.

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We can repair, we can be the full expression our ancestors want for us, and what we want for ourselves to be. In the flow, the practice, the continual process of becoming that full expression, offerings like Whiting Out support and nourish us. I highly recommend pre-ordering this book!

I was just doing some research about diversity in the US government, which led me to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) website. I reviewed their official membership and calculated the number of GOP or conservative members. That number is: ZERO. Every single member of the CBC is a Democrat. That is roughly 100%. Something about that seems, well, less than diverse. But I could be wrong. https://lnkd.in/dYzuveg8 In my research, I found that the CBC advocates for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). From the CBC website: "The CBC has always prioritized securing funding and federal support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which have always been agents of equity, access, and excellence in education – especially for students of color." It is reasonable to assume then that a person of color who wishes to matriculate at an HBCU would 1) be admitted, and 2) receive a quality education. I fully support HBCU's because one of our most basic rights is freedom of association. One can freely choose whom to associate with, unless that results in discrimination, right? (See the latest info about HBCU's in my next comment below). American colleges and universities have been criticized lately for their mostly White administrations and their overt and covert discrimination against persons of color. In fact, most US colleges and universities consist of a majority of White faculty, staff and students, but that is generally reflective of the demographics of the US. But by that same 'standard', should the CBC and HBCU's be criticized for exactly the same things - in reverse? Or should there be some allowance for a Congressional White Caucus (CWC) or Historically White Colleges and Universities (HWCU)? Here's my point. I believe that it is both unproductive - and dumb - to judge or select anyone based purely on external characteristics like race, skin color, gender, age or physical appearance. Instead, a person's actual clearly defined qualifications should be the determinants in every situation. For example, if I am looking for a plumber or a surgeon, I want someone who is good at plumbing or surgery. We don't see a lot of high school dropouts working as aerospace engineers, either. Too simple? I look forward to your thoughtful, civil comments and perspectives which are supported by data and facts.