Virginia State University statement on possibly losing oppurtunity to host presidential debate

Virginia State University (VSU) was set to become the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to host a presidential debate. That was until the campaigns of presumptive nominees President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump announced a new debate schedule that would eliminate a debate at VSU.

VSU released the following statement via social media:

Read below for an update on the U.S. Presidential Debate scheduled for October 1, 2024 at VSU!#GreaterAtVSU #GreaterHappensHere pic.twitter.com/cG4s3sVeVZ

— Virginia State University (@VSU_1882) May 15, 2024

Florida A&M Vice President of University Advancement resigns

Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Florida A&M University’s vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the FAMU Foundation resigned from her vice president role amid the controversy surrounding a $237 million donation that embarrassed the university and its alumni.

FAMU President Larry Robinson publicly announced her resignation during a virtual Board of Trustees special meeting Wednesday afternoon that was scheduled to discuss the multi-million-dollar gift. Dr. Friday-Stroud will return to serve as the Dean of the School of Business and Industry.

Brandon Scott wins Baltimore mayoral primary

Incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott is the projected winner of the 2024 Democratic primary for Baltimore mayor, according to the Associated Press.

Scott secured the nomination over former mayor, Sheila Dixon, whose tenure was cut short in 2010 after she took a plea deal for misappropriating gift cards meant for poor families.

Scott is now considered the prohibitive favorite in the November general election in the heavily Democratic city.

[SOURCE: WBAL]

Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic Senate primary

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks won Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, NBC News projects, defeating self-funding Rep. David Trone after a bitter and expensive campaign.

Alsobrooks will face a competitive general election race in the deep blue state against Republican Larry Hogan, the popular former two-term governor. If she wins, Alsobrooks will become the state’s first Black senator.

[SOURCE: NBC NEWS]

American Cancer Society asks Black women to join new study: The VOICES of Black Women

The VOICES of Black Women is a study led by the American Cancer Society. The focus of this study is to better understand cancer and other health conditions among Black women. Participation in VOICES involves completing an online health and life history survey at enrollment and updating information twice a year for at least 30 years. Results from this study will help inform how to improve the health of Black women for generations to come.

The goal is to enroll at least 100,000 Black women in the US between 25 and 55 years of age who have never had cancer. Registration is open across 20 states and Washington D.C. View eligibility requirements.

As a valued participant in VOICES of Black Women, you’ll collaborate with researchers by sharing behavioral, environmental, and lived experiences through surveys taken at least twice a year. When you join VOICES, over the years our study can make note of any important health and general lifestyle updates that occur in women’s lives.

Upon joining,  you will complete surveys on the secure VOICES website. The initial survey takes about one hour, with shorter follow-ups twice a year. These surveys contribute to our study of uncovering  day-to-day experiences affecting cancer risk. We may invite you for additional data collection, offering details on these opportunities. Participation is voluntary – saying no doesn’t exclude you from VOICES of Black Women.

By agreeing to this research, you’ll be asked about various aspects of your life, from childhood to adulthood. All questions are optional, but every insight you share will fuel our research to understand the health of Black women better.

VOICES is funded by the American Cancer Society and run by the Population Science department. The American Cancer Society has conducted population studies like VOICES with over 2.5 million participants since the 1950s and publishes original research on the causes and prevention of cancer which have been used to guide national and international guidelines and policies. VOICES of Black Women builds on this robust legacy at the American Cancer Society and addresses the limited racial and ethnic diversity in our previous cohorts and in health studies more broadly.

Learn more about The VOICES of Black women by clicking here: https://voices.cancer.org