For decades, Black leaders have been preaching that HBCUs consistently punch above their weight, producing some of the nation’s best and brightest doctors, educators, and lawmakers. If it wasn’t understood before, this year’s midterms proved their point … again. From Howard University’s hilltop to the highest of seven hills at Florida A&M University, HBCU graduates […]
Education
Posted inAugusta, Education, K-12
Venus Cain Wins Again, Promises to Fix Problems in Augusta Schools
Longtime Richmond County Board of Education member Venus Cain clinched another victory Tuesday after facing three opponents vying for her District 9 seat. Cain, who has served on the board for the past 15 years, spent Election Day campaigning and the evening thanking voters for trusting her for another term. “They knew where my heart […]
Posted inAugusta, Education, K-12
Brad Owens Wants Augusta Schools to Adapt as AI Changes Jobs
Brad Owens is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Delvin T. Howard and Thomas Gardiner. Owens is a parent to a student in the district. He described himself as a businessman but declined to provide details. About five years ago, […]
Posted inElections, HBCUs, Politics & Policy
HBCU Students Are Turning Their Anger Into Action This Election
BALTIMORE – Morgan State University students chanted, “This is what democracy looks like!” and “There’s hope if you vote!” as they marched Tuesday to the nearest polling place just a mile away from campus. As some students entered the polling place, the crowd cheered them on, encouraging students and other Baltimore residents as they exercised […]
Posted inAugusta, Education, K-12
Thomas Gardiner Wants Businesses to Pay More Taxes to Support Augusta Schools
Thomas Gardiner is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Delvin T. Howard and Brad Owens. Gardiner is a parent to a student in the district. He’s a former journalist, Marine Corps veteran, and communications consultant who is active in environmental […]
Posted inAugusta, Education, Higher Education
Delvin Howard Wants Year-Round Tutoring for Richmond County Students
Delvin T. Howard is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Thomas Gardiner and Brad Owens. Howard is a lifelong Augusta resident, graduate of Richmond County public schools, local business owner, and father of two sons attending county schools. His experience […]
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Venus Cain Wants Tougher Rules on Fighting in Richmond County Schools
Voters across Richmond County will decide on Election Day whether to retain District 9 school board incumbent Venus Cain or elect one of three other candidates to the seat. Thomas Gardiner, Delvin T. Howard, and Brad Owens are all working to unseat Cain. Cain has spent the past 15 years on the board. Born and […]
Posted inAugusta, Education, K-12
Augusta Students Are Making Gains, but Still Falling Short in Math
The Richmond County School System has reported improvement in several areas last month. But less than a quarter of its students achieved proficiency in math last year on state exams. For Black students, that number is less than 21%. Tuesday, on Election Day, Richmond County voters will select five school board members to represent the […]
Posted inAugusta, Education, Elections, K-12
What Black Augusta Voters Want from Their School Board
Augustans are choosing who they want to represent them on the Richmond County school board this election season, in one of the most important races on the ballot. Despite some performance issues, students throughout the school district continue to improve academically. From graduation rates to standardized tests, Richmond County School System has recorded gains in […]
Posted inCulture, HBCUs
The 50-Year Legacy of HBCU Cheerleaders Who Changed the Game
ETTRICK, Virginia — “Everybody knows that we shake the best! Hey, Heeeey! Cause we shake the best. Hey Heeeey! We shake the best! We shake the best!” With a rhythmic style that blends stepping movements inspired by Black fraternities and sororities with chants delivered in deep, resonant voices, the Virginia State University cheer squad delivered […]
