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Harvard University Lays Off Staff Behind Its Slavery Remembrance Program

Staff members at Harvard University leading its Slavery Remembrance Program have lost their jobs. The program, supported through a $100 million Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative, helps find descendants of those enslaved by Harvard University’s leadership, faculty, or staff, note the Boston Globe and the Harvard Crimson. Recently, the program, which includes HSRP Director Richard J. Cellini and research fellow Wayne W. Tucker, discovered “several hundred people” who had been enslaved between 1660 and 1815 and shared their findings with the prime minister and governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda in hopes of gaining further insight into these areas. Just one week after the outreach, the program staff were laid off on Thursday, Jan. 23. Four months earlier, Cellini had claimed Vice Provost for Special Projects Sara N. Bleich warned the program “not to find too many descendants.” The program’s findings have revealed over 300 enslaved people were enslaved by the school’s...

Jan 27, 2025

Yara Shahidi Shares How Her Rapper-Cousin Nas Inspired Her Decision To Attend Harvard University

Inspiration can come from many sources. For Yara Shahidi , the star of “Grown-ish,” one of the many influential figures in her life is her cousin — Grammy-Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur Nas. During a recent appearance on the “Sherri” show, the actress, producer, and Harvard graduate shared Nas’ role in inspiring her to attend the Ivy League institution , according to Because Of Them We Can (BOTWC). “There’s so many artists in your family. I did not know that Nas is your cousin. And that Nas, the great, inspired you to go to Harvard ,” host Sherri Shepherd told Shahidi. The actress replied, “Yes! I think the one thing people know about him just through, even his music, is just how smart he is. And he has such a deep passion for our culture and for education. And so, the first time I got to step foot on Harvard’s campus was when he was announcing a fellowship for graduate students that were studying hip-hop.” Harvard launched the Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellowship in 2013. Designed...

Dec 23, 2024

After Graduating Harvard, Aoki Lee Simmons Net Worth And Future Are Both Bright

Aoki Lee Simmons , the youngest daughter of fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, is making her mark in the world of fashion, business, and social activism. A recent graduate of Harvard University, Aoki is uniquely positioned to leverage her prestigious education alongside her family’s entrepreneurial legacy. While many might see her as merely the daughter of two influential figures, Aoki is determined to build her own path, blending her Ivy League knowledge with her passions for fashion and social causes. Background, Education, And More Born in August 2002, Aoki Lee Kyoko Simmons grew up in a household that valued both entrepreneurship and creativity. Simmons was exposed to the world of fashion and business from a young age – her mother, Kimora, is a supermodel and founder of Baby Phat. Her father Russel, meanwhile, is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. She began her modeling career early, working with her mother on campaigns for the revived Baby...

Nov 14, 2024

Will.i.am Missed Out On A High School Diploma Due To Signing A Record Deal, But Today He Is A Graduate Of Harvard Business School

Will.i.am is officially a Harvard University graduate! As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the Black Eyed Peas member and founder of the tech platform FYI (Focus Your Ideas) enrolled in Harvard Business School and had his own dorm. “One year I woke up, and I’m like, ‘I wanna go to Harvard,’” Will.i.am explained on the “Jennifer Hudson Show.” “I’m doing all of this business stuff, and I wanna make sure that I’m not just taking advantage of success and not disciplining myself to have further success.” Will.i.am’s interest in college was also inspired by “A Different World,” a staple television show within the Black community that championed education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “I always liked watch #aDifferentWorld growing up…and when I was in the projects I never thought I would attend a college like @harvardhbs …being in Boston going to Harvard business school is a different world from where I come from…and I’m still dreaming and dreaming of even bigger worlds...

Oct 28, 2024

As A Harvard University Graduate, Barack and Michelle Obama's Oldest Daughter, Malia Obama, Is Charting Her Own Course In The Film Industry

For most college students, school’s been back in session for a few weeks and the fall semester is well underway. While some are just starting out and others are wrapping up their academic career, this is still a period that marks endless possibilities as students everywhere are laying the foundations for their career paths. Although it’s always easy to look to people with a decade or more of experience in their field for inspiration, it’s equally impressive to see how recent graduates are faring — especially those who’ve spent nearly their entire lives in the spotlight. In particular, Malia Obama is a Harvard University graduate who’s made a name for herself so that she stands separate from her famous parents, Barack and Michelle Obama. Malia is the couple’s oldest daughter and is making a name for herself as a film director. But how did she get here, and what was her academic journey like?   Malia Obama: A Look Back On Her Journey Photo Credit: Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis Malia Obama...

Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas Is A Harvard University Graduate With Aspirations To Open A Hospital

Gabby Thomas is a force to be reckoned with. Olympic Champion The track star and Harvard University alum just won her first gold medal at the 2024 Olympics for the 200-meter sprint on Aug. 6, 2024. She finished with an impressive time of 21.83 seconds, NBC News mentions. “You prepare for this moment and train so hard for this moment, but when it actually comes, it’s indescribable,” Thomas, 27, told the outlet. “I never would have imagined in my wildest dreams that I would become an Olympic gold medalist, and I am one. I’m still wrapping my head around that.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabby Thomas (@gabbythomas) Making History As A Harvard Alum This isn’t Thomas’ first medal on the global stage. She has also earned a silver medal in Budapest, Hungary, at the 2023 World Championships and ahead of the Paris Olympics she won the 2024 London Diamond League, running a time of 21.82 seconds. In 2021, she earned a Bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, making history as the...

Aug 7, 2024

The First Black American Woman To Earn An Individual Medal In Fencing Is Also A Harvard Student With An Interest In Alternative Investing

Lauren Scruggs is a Harvard student and Olympic champion! Road To History Scruggs, 21, was introduced to fencing by her brother, Nolen, Essence reports. The sport has now taken the Queens, NY, native to the grand Olympic stage. She has received her first medal at the 2024 Olympics, earning silver in individual foil, falling just short to U.S. teammate Lee Kiefer. “It’s just unbelievable,” Scruggs told Today. “Seeing my family in the stands and being able to fence in front of all those people in Paris in that great building was just insane to me. Just to have the medal over me and feel the weight was heavy, was unbelievable.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team USA (@teamusa) Additionally, Scruggs made history in the process, becoming the first Black American woman to earn an individual fencing medal at the Paris Olympics, Essence reports. “Fencing has largely, historically been a non-Black sport,” Scruggs said, per the NCAA. “So I hope to inspire young Black girls to...

Jul 31, 2024

Vivian Y. Hunt Has Been Tapped To Lead Harvard University's Board Of Overseers As It Searches For A New President

Harvard University is searching for a new president and has tapped a Black woman business executive to assist with the “challenges and opportunities facing the University.” According to The Harvard Crimson, Vivian Y. Hunt was appointed as the new president of the board of overseers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Harvard Crimson (@theharvardcrimson) For the 2024-2025 school year, the Harvard Business School alumna, who has been described as “a voice for diversity and impact at scale” by the school, is set to lead the board. The outlet details that three overseers serve on Harvard University’s presidential search committee and the president of the overseers has been one of the three in the institution’s past five searches. Tyler Jacks, the founding director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT and fellow Harvard University alumna, is joining Hunt as board vice chair. Jacks was a member of the presidential search committee that selected former...

Apr 22, 2024

Claudine Gay Officially Inaugurated As Harvard University's First Black President

Claudine Gay has officially made Harvard University history.

Oct 3, 2023

Harvard Law Graduate Deven Hurt Raises $10M Series A Round For PredictionStrike, A 'Stock Market For Sports Fans'

Simultaneously running a business and going to school is no easy feat, but it worked for Deven Hurt, co-founder and CEO of PredictionStrike. While attending Harvard Law School, he focused on growing his startup. Today, it has paid off as PredictionStrike — “the stock market for sports fans” — is valued at $32 million after receiving additional funding.

Sep 20, 2023

How A Harvard Course Led Mr Eazi On A Quest To Build The Disney Of Africa

In today’s ever-changing music scene, one thing is for certain: There’s no escaping Afrobeats. Since last year, the explosive genre has been dominating and thriving in mainstream music as listeners and musicians alike have been going deeper into the influx of what it has to offer. However, it’s far from the first instance of Afrobeats crossing over globally.

Sep 1, 2023

Ryan Leslie Reflects On Attending Harvard University — 'I Got In When I Was 14 And Was A Freshman At 15'

Jadakiss’ response to Ryan Leslie’s educational background just might be all of us right now.

Apr 7, 2023