Howard University Cancels 2020 Commencement After Reporting First Direct Coronavirus Case

WASHINGTON, DC – As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world and the United States, Howard University announced their first direct positive case of the virus and announced that the school’s commencement would be canceled. In an emailed statement, Howard University President Wayne Frederick revealed that an attendee of their Charter Day Dinner […]

Bennett College to Hold Virtual Commencement

Bennett College announced this week that it will cancel its 2020 commencement in May and hold a virtual ceremony. In a written statement to Bennett Belles, Bennett College President Suzanne Walsh said, “The College will confer degrees for students who complete all pending degree requirements this academic semester. Your degree will be mailed.” The statement […]

Work of A&T visual artists featured in overseas exhibition

ERNAKULAM, INDIA – The National Alliance of Artists from Historical Black Colleges and Universities (NAAHBCU), the second largest African American arts organization in the United States, promotes national and international artists, education through the arts and art programs within Historical Black Colleges and Universities, is part of a traveling exhibition in India. The artwork of […]

Ten Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours

Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world. British Museum, London This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court […]

Rep. Adams Calls on SBA Support Gov. Cooper’s Request for a Federal Disaster Declaration

CHARLOTTE – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent a letter to Jovita Carranza, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, in support of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s March 13 request for an economic injury declaration for the State of North Carolina as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Adams wrote, “North […]

Coronavirus: Leaders strive to help most vulnerable populations

School closings, amended business operating hours and restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or more are just a few of the precautions organizations and businesses have taken to protect people from the spread of COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. As with any virus, it spreads through contact with infected persons and N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper […]

COVID-19: Actions to Keep You Safe

First, I want to extend my deep gratitude and thanks to each of you for your tireless commitment to caring for our communities and those we are privileged to serve – at a time like this when they most need us. As part of our comprehensive response to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are […]

Guilford County Schools Launches COVID-19 Info Site

Coronavirus and Mental Health

The arrival of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has captured the attention of the world. We have watched its impact of sickness and quarantine on Chinese citizens, and now the spreading sickness among American citizens, with questions, frustrations and anxieties rising. For some, obsessive thoughts of ‘What happens to the people who get the virus?’ […]

HBCU Graduations – Are They Prepping for COVID-19?

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to growing cases of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. During a noon press conference, Cooper said the declaration allows state officials “increased flexibility in responding to containing the spread of the virus.” As of press time Wednesday, there were […]