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05/27/2026

Congrats

👏Dr. Ebony Gilbreath, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award during the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine Awards Ceremony and Reception. Read more here: https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/2026/05/Tuskegee-University-College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-Dean-Ebony-Gilbreath-Honored-with-Distinguished-Postgraduate-Alumni-Award.html

05/27/2026

Amazing

Here's a quick reminder of all the people that have received an Oscar nomination or win from working with Ryan Coogler. Happy Birthday again!

https://blexmedia.com/collaborators-ryan-cooglers-films-earned-oscar-nominations-or-wins/

05/27/2026

YES! South Carolina's Senate blocked a redistricting push that many feared would target Congressman Jim Clyburn’s seat and weaken the voting power of Black communities! This is a big win for fair representation, protecting voting rights, and ensuring our voices are not diluted or silenced!

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/26/south-carolina-redistricting-fails-clyburn-trump-00936000

05/27/2026

Why did it leave?

Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced the 1976 book will return to KCS school libraries with immediate effect.

05/27/2026

If anyone knows someone interested

🎥📸 The Crimson Piper Media Team is looking for creative, innovative, and passionate students ready to capture the spirit of the Marching Crimson Pipers!

We’re searching for photographers, videographers, content creators, and social media specialists who are ready to travel, create, and tell the Crimson Piper story through dynamic media coverage.

🔥 Scholarships available
✈️ Travel opportunities
🎬 Hands-on experience
📱 Enhance your portfolio

Join the team today and help showcase the excellence of the Marching Crimson Pipers on and off the field!

05/27/2026

Congrats

Tuskegee University proudly celebrates Dr. Lonnie Johnson on the 40th anniversary of the patent for the iconic Super Soaker!

From engineer to inventor, Dr. Johnson continues to inspire generations through creativity, innovation, and impact.

05/27/2026

Oh wow

05/27/2026

Wasn't that long ago

On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Brown v Board of Education of Topeka. In this landmark case, the court ruled:

"Segregation of white and Negro children in public schools of a state solely on the basis of race, pursuant to state laws permitting or requiring such segregation, denies Negro children the equal protection of laws guaranteed by the 14th Amendment."

Thurgood Marshall was the lead attorney on the case.

05/27/2026

Pretty good numbers

Tuskegee University continues to prove the value of higher education—and specifically a Tuskegee education. The success of the Class of 2026 reflects the enduring principles of Mother Tuskegee – rigorous academic preparation, experiential learning, and leadership development, which produce graduates who thrive and contribute to society in a meaningful way.

▪️70% secured employment or graduate school placement prior to graduation
▪️89% of Business and Information Science students had confirmed offers – many more than one
▪️76% completed global experiential learning -- most with multiple internships
▪️56% engaged in hands-on practicums (e.g., nursing, education, health professions)
▪️100% pass rate for nursing and allied health licensure
▪️20 new military officers commissioned across all service branches
▪️15 aviation graduates -- new pilots (11 instrument-rated)
▪️51 new Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
▪️22 Research-Based PhDs…a record for TU and in the required window for R2
▪️55% honor graduates; 10 with perfect 4.0 GPAs
▪️20% studied abroad; 26% participated in undergraduate research
▪️Continued recognition as the #1 Southern Regional University for Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)
▪️Achieved while maintaining a 30% admissions acceptance rate.

05/27/2026

As they should

Alabama’s congressional map is back in the spotlight after a federal court temporarily blocked the state from using a Republican-backed redistricting plan for the upcoming midterms. The ruling means Alabama must continue using the court-ordered map from 2024, which includes two majority-Black districts instead of one.

The three-judge panel found the 2023 map intentionally discriminated against Black voters, arguing it violated the 14th Amendment. Black voters and civil rights advocates had challenged the map, warning the state was attempting to redraw district lines in the middle of an election year while weakening Black political representation.

The decision is also a major setback for Republicans hoping to regain a key congressional seat in November. Still, the fight isn’t over. Alabama officials are expected to appeal, potentially sending the case back to the U.S. Supreme Court in another chapter of the South’s ongoing battle over voting rights, representation, and political power.

Read more at ESSENCE.com.