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By Rebecca S. White, Alumna, North Carolina Central University Issue 20 Hello, my name is Rebecca Scotton White. I am originally from High Point NC. I now reside in a small town in Randolph County. I’m widowed, living with my daughter, Kimberly and her son, AJ. She has been a wonderful blessing to me! My early childhood days were spent in a Christian environment with a devoted caring father who was a minister, and a loving mother, who was the best cook around! She prepared ho

By Charmaine Wilson-Dunn, Alumna, Wilberforce University, Central Michigan University and George Washington University Charmaine Dunn is the owner and CEO of Charm’s Consulting Services, LLC. Her passion is helping others achieve success. She launched Charm’s Consulting Services, LLC in October 2016. Charmaine’s wisdom, knowledge, and more than 30 years of federal government service includes working for the Department of Defense, GSA, and U.S. Department of Education, and

Janet R. Griffin, Ph.D., Retired Professor of English, Howard University, wins Volunteer of the Year Award Retired Professor of English, Howard University, has received the Prince Georges’ County Government Volunteer of the Year Award. A description of her award appears in the narrative below. Janet R. Griffin, professionally known as Lady Janet or Lady J, is a retired Howard University professor/author/poet. She was a professor of English for more than four decades, teaching

Bridging the Divide in Maternal and Child Health Black maternal and infant mortality is increasing at an alarming rate despite increased spending and 21st-century advances in healthcare. The numbers decry a painful truth: according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH), for instance, Black infants are nearly four times less likely to survive because of complications related to low birth weight, and Black mothers are twice as

By Gwendolyn S. Bethea, Ph.D. and Richard F. Scotton, J.D Issue 19 Issue 19 Black families nationwide have many things in common, among them, their devotion to the upward mobility of their families, including sacrifices for their health, education, and general wellbeing. Accomplishments in nearly every field from the generations of slavery, through Reconstruction, the Jim Crow period, the Civil Rights movement, until today, have seen periods of personal and professional achi

Astronaut Victor Glover Victor Glover is the first African American pilot on both the First Operational Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon, and Artemus II As the world revels in the achievements of NASA’s Artemis II, let us acknowledge Victor Glover as the first African American pilot on both the First Operational Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon, and Artemus II The narrative below from NASA’s website revisits this feat. Victor Jerome Glover is a NASA astronaut of the class of 2013. H

Dr. Frederick Harper, author, educator, counselor, has won the 2026 Literary Titan’s Gold Book Award. The Literary Titan Book Award is a monthly award recognizing fiction and non-fiction books that exhibit exceptional storytelling and, in the judges' view, high-quality writing, with a focus on indie-published works. Gold and Silver awards are granted to books that resonate deeply, with recipients receiving recognition and a professional book review. Gold and Silver awards are

By Christina Harley Elsie Willene Scotton Harley was born on May 28, 1943, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, to the late Rev. Willie and Elsie Scotton. Willene was a graduate of College Hill High School and earned her degree in Business from Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State University, presently known as Tennessee State University. Willene subsequently obtained her master’s degree from Pepperdine University in California. From her mother, Willene inherited, among many

"Fed to feed, loved to love, served to serve" Pastor Sylvia Staten, a native of High Point, North Carolina, is a seasoned and passionate servant-leader with over 50 years of dedicated ministry. She is the proud mother of four successful sons—Zevlin, Antley, Abram, and Abraham, 3 beloved daughters-in-love, and the joyful grandmother to three perfect grandchildren. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia International University and has since committed her life to servin

Dr. Frankie Jacquelyn Scotton Joyner was born in 1936 to Reverend H. Franklin and Mrs. Lina Scotton in High Point, NC. She was the family matriarch – oldest of nine siblings – Charles, Harry, Ted, Teresa, Gwendolyn, Rebecca, Gail, and Richard. She was a dedicated mentor, community member, educational professional, and loyal friend to many. Jacquelyn departed this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Leaving High Point with her parents, she lived in Washington, DC for a sho

The 2 nd HU African Indigenous Knowledge and Languages International Conference was highly successful, building on the momentum of last year’s gathering. A total of 300 participants registered for the conference, and 75 papers were presented in both virtual and in-person formats. Sixty dedicated volunteers ensured that the conference ran smoothly. The majority of volunteers were Howard University students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The actual number of co

Cleveland State Community College welcomes Tim Scotton as the new Vice President for Finance. Scotton was the Comptroller at Lee University for two years before coming to Cleveland State. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, including positions in government, manufacturing, logistics, and higher education. A Bradley County native, Scotton says he grew up on the Cleveland State campus. His mother worked in the Business Office at the college for 25

Zenobia D. Bailey, professional integrated health and wellness coach, author, and educator, has created a blog that addresses subjects that traditionally challenge the elderly population. These subjects, examined from different perspectives, are also cause for thankfulness and joy. She states her purpose below: A Purposeful Living Journey I am committed to elevating the aging experience to one deserving of the respect and acknowledgment it deserves. This blog is a platform

In the relentless pursuit of professional success, it’s easy to lose sight of a fundamental question: Are you truly fulfilled? Beyond the titles and deadlines, are you building a career—and a life—that aligns with your deepest sense of purpose? This is the starting point for what can be called “The Journey Within,” an internal exploration that is the core engine for sustainable success and profound satisfaction. This journey often begins with a quiet moment of self-awarenes

Howard University has received one of the largest gifts in its history, an $80 million investment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who continues to make transformative gifts to higher education institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). When combined with gifts of $40 million and $12 million to Howard in 2020 and 2023, respectively, this gift brings Scott’s recent contributions to Howard to $132 million. The $80 million is an unrestricte

MEDIA CONTACT: David Thompson, dlthompson@bowiestate.edu , 301-860-4311 BOWIE, Md.) — Bowie State University has been awarded a $99,999 subaward grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) Program. The funding will support the establishment of a new AI and Machine Learning Health Research Laboratory on campus—marking a pivotal step in advancing health equity th

Christina Harley is a proud Bruin and a graduate of UCLA’s Theater Arts program. She was very active in the African Student Union at UCLA where she co-wrote, co-produced, and performed in the program “Ebony Suite: A Tribute To Black Music and Dance.” After graduation, Christina began writing and performing with a sketch comedy group called “Black Women In Comedy” which performed at the Tsunami Theater in Los Feliz, California. Soon after her work with BWIC, Christina wrot

What is an HBCU? By definition, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is an institution of higher education established before 1964 with the primary mission of educating Black Americans. These schools emerged in response to the legalized segregation and racial prejudice that prevented Black students from accessing predominantly white institutions throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Following the Civil War and during Reconstruction, HBCUs became essential

HAMPTON, Va. (April 15, 2025) – Eighteen years ago, Hampton University reached for the stars—quite literally—motivated by a desire to answer fundamental questions about Earth’s changing atmosphere. At a time when global concern about climate change and its long-term consequences was mounting, the university sought to elevate its voice in the scientific community, disrupt the status quo in aerospace research, and offer students from underrepresented backgrounds a front-row sea