Morris Brown College

Amesite CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry to Be a Panelist at the National Action Network 2023 Convention, Representing the NAFEO-Amesite Alliance, and to Be Available for 1:1 Meetings

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Dr. Lezli Baskerville, CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), will also be in attendance.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Lezli Baskerville, CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), will also be in attendance.
  • Those wishing to connect with Dr. Sastry and Dr. Baskerville in person about the Alliance are encouraged to email [email protected] to secure a meeting time.
  • Amesite also recently launched their V6 platform , enabling any customer to leverage GPT-4 powered functionality for learning and training.
  • Amesite is providing the public with an opportunity to experience a free ChatGPT course on the Amesite platform; registration is available here .

Oklahoma City Community College Partners with Morris Brown College to Create Pathways for Students

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) recently announced an agreement with Morris Brown College (MBC) of Atlanta, Georgia, to create educational pathways for OCCC students.

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  • Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) recently announced an agreement with Morris Brown College (MBC) of Atlanta, Georgia, to create educational pathways for OCCC students.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is committed to enhancing the overall educational experience for our students through statewide and nationwide opportunities," said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of OCCC.
  • "Morris Brown College is excited to partner with Oklahoma City Community College to provide students with a pathway to a four-year degree," said Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College.
  • The agreement marks an important milestone as this is the first of its kind for Oklahoma City Community College.

PrizePicks and Morris Brown College Establish Esports Scholarship Fund to Enhance Professional Development Opportunities

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest privately-held skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic esports program with Atlanta-based HBCU Morris Brown College (MBC) that includes the establishment of an Esports Scholarship Fund.

Key Points: 
  • PrizePicks announces strategic esports program with HBCU Morris Brown College that includes Esports Scholarship Fund.
  • The initiative with Morris Brown is the latest milestone in PrizePicks' growing esports footprint.
  • Morris Brown College was re-accredited as a HBCU and recently rolled out its Esports Performance Certificate program.
  • Interested prospective students can learn more about Morris Brown College, the 'Hard Reset', and the MBC Esports Performance Certification Program at https://morrisbrown.edu/ .

CareSource Donates $25,000 to Establish New Morris Brown College Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, has donated $25,000 to Morris Brown College , a historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, to establish a new scholarship program designed to bolster and support the health care workforce throughout Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, has donated $25,000 to Morris Brown College , a historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, to establish a new scholarship program designed to bolster and support the health care workforce throughout Georgia.
  • “CareSource understands the value of HBCUs and supports the mission and purpose,” said Sheryl-Anne Murray, CareSource Georgia vice president of market operations.
  • “We are excited to partner with Morris Brown College to provide deserving students with funds that will help them take full advantage of educational opportunities.
  • “Morris Brown College is grateful for the support of CareSource, and their commitment to helping students of a historically black college achieve success,” said Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College.

UNCF’s General Counsel Receives Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s 2022 Vanguard Award

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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was recently awarded the Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s (H.E.L.F.)

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  • was recently awarded the Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s (H.E.L.F.)
  • 2022 Vanguard Award and was inducted into the foundation’s Sankofa Hall of Leadership.
  • Boykin is among the nation’s leading attorneys in Black higher education and has become a fundraising powerhouse at UNCF.
  • The awards were presented during the Higher Education Leadership Foundation conference Dec. 8-11 at UNCF-member Wiley College in Marshall, TX.

MOOLAH WIRELESS IS GIVING AWAY $1 MILLION WORTH OF TABLETS BY END OF YEAR UNDER NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moolah Wireless is giving away $1 million worth of computer tablets and service to eligible customers in underserved communities across the country in partnership with a new federal program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moolah Wireless is giving away $1 million worth of computer tablets and service to eligible customers in underserved communities across the country in partnership with a new federal program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
  • We want to help close the digital divide," said Moolah Wireless 32-year-old Founder and CEO Vernell Woods.
  • "We are proud that we are giving away $1 Million worth of tablets to college and K-12 students as part of the federal government's new Affordable Connectivity Program.
  • Moolah Wireless is a member of the Federal Communications Commission "Affordable Connectivity Program" which provides funding for computer devices and internet service for underserved communities.

Black Directors Health Equity Initiative to Honor Billye Suber Aaron at Atlanta Summit

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.
  • Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron shares the BDHEA's goal of advancing health equity and is a longtime Morehouse School of Medicine supporter.
  • The Aarons' gift to expand the Hugh M. Gloster Medical Education Building was essential in building the meeting rooms and laboratories of its distinctive Billye Suber Aaron Pavilion.
  • The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) is made up of board directors and senior leaders who are working to eradicate the health disparities and inequities that threaten the individual and collective prosperity of Black families.

Café Mocha's 2022 Salute THEM Awards 'My HBCU Joy' Returns October 18th to an In-Person Audience of HBCU Enthusiasts from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a two-year hiatus from virtual productions, the Café Mocha Network announced today that the 2022 Salute THEM Awards 'My HBCU joy' will return to an in-person celebration on Tuesday, October 18.  Presented by Toyota Motor North America and AARP, the event will be held at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. for an evening of celebration, interactive award recognition and musical performances.  

Key Points: 
  • The evening will bring together Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) enthusiasts to honor the rich history of the102 HBCUs whose graduates are transforming the world as we know it today.
  • Honorees includes:
    Civil rights icon and North Carolina A&T alumnus, the Rev.
  • Jesse Jackson
    Mother of Juneteenth holiday Ms. Opal Lee
    Renowned actor and activist Lamman Rucker ("Greenleaf") will co-host the awards with Caf Mocha Radio hosts Angelique Perrin, YoYo and Loni Love saluting the evening honorees.
  • Now in its 12th year, the Salute THEM Awards 'My HBCU Joy' is a part of Caf Mocha's annual 'Saluting Our Culture' award series thathonors the full spectrum of the African American experience.

Black-Owned Gaming Collective, Cxmmunity Media, Launches Season Three of HBCU Esports League, Furthering Mission to Future-Proof Diversity in Gaming

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned organization dedicated to future-proofing minority representation and equity in the gaming industry announces the third season of its HBCU Esports League. The new season kicks off on Tuesday, September 13th and invites promising student teams from 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to go head-to-head in a series of NBA 2K games. The top two teams will advance to the "Discover Bowl'' finals presented by Discover, for an opportunity to win a cash prize of $20,000. 

Key Points: 
  • Season three of the HBCU Esports League will air on Twitch.tv/cxmmunity starting Sept. 13, 2022, at 6:00PM EST and run for 22 weeks.
  • Despite the fact that 83% of Black teens identify as gamers, Black professionals are vastly underrepresented in the gaming category, only comprising 4% of the industry.
  • Since its inaugural season, the HBCU Esports League has drawn over 130 student participants from 35 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • Cxmmunity Media is a collaborative team of innovative thinkers and doers dedicated to future-proofing diversity and equity in gaming through strategic partnerships, philanthropy, and entertainment.

Securus Technologies and Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lecrae Release Song in First-Ever Hip-Hop Track Contest for Incarcerated Individuals

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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This contest, organized in partnership with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, gave the incarcerated the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and bring hope through the power of lyrics.

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  • This contest, organized in partnership with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, gave the incarcerated the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and bring hope through the power of lyrics.
  • The winning song, submitted by Carmela Mose, has been exclusively released today for free to incarcerated individuals who have access to the Securus and JPay media stores on their tablets.
  • Through this inaugural contest, thousands of incarcerated individuals had the opportunity to submit original lyrics to one of three beats produced by hip-hop record producer Zaytoven.
  • The campaign is an example of Securus Technologies' further investment in the incarcerated community, encouraging individuals to explore and celebrate their musical and artistic talents.