NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:
The incident in Pennsylvania is incredibly disheartening. We stand firm in our belief that there is no place for political violence in a functioning democracy.
— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) July 14, 2024
Talladega College announced that they will be discontinuing their gymnastics program at the end of this month. This comes as the school continues to deal with financial issues within the institution that makes it hard for them to supply the resources necessary for team to compete.
The team was the second gymnastics team in HBCU history. They made history this past February, becoming the first HBCU team to win an NCAA team competition, and sweep the individual all-around of that event.
President Dr. Walter M. Walter M. Kimbrough says that the decision was difficult and that the school made this decision in an effort to allocate the resources they have to strengthen the institution.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., announced that he will step down as president, a position he has held for just under seven years.
In a letter to the University’s Board of Trustees Chair Kristin Harper, Robinson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead Florida’s only public HBCU, which currently enrolls over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
The exact date of his departure will be determined in consultation with the Board of Trustees. Robinson is a Distinguished Professor in the FAMU School of the Environment, a position he held prior to accepting the role as the 12th President of Florida A&M University in November of 2017. It is his intention to return to that position at the conclusion of a year-long sabbatical.
Chair Harper, on behalf of the Board, commended Robinson’s leadership and the upward trajectory of the university under his tenure. “Florida A&M University has reached unprecedented heights as a Top 100 University and the No. 1 public HBCU for the fifth consecutive year. We have achieved remarkable gains and record-breaking years under President Robinson’s leadership. I am honored to have served with fellow trustees alongside our president. His love for FAMU, steady leadership, and unwavering dedication to our students’ success will leave an indelible mark on this university’s history. This commitment is shared by his wife, Sharon Robinson, who, like Dr. Robinson, has been a source of inspiration for countless Rattlers. We are grateful they plan to remain a part of the FAMU community on the Highest of Seven Hills.”
Robinson’s letter to the Board noted his intention to thank many people in the coming weeks, those whose work and commitments have been a source of support and progress for the university during his presidency. He emphasized the critical role FAMU plays in shaping students’ lives and the benefits that the state and taxpayers receive from investments in higher education.
Consistent with its operating procedures, the University’s Board of Trustees will meet to determine next steps as FAMU continues to Boldly Strike for student success.
Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:
I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 14, 2024
Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.
We are grateful to…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:
My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 13, 2024
I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response.
America is a democracy.
Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.
