Protest or ‘freedom songs’ were an essential part of the ‘classical’ period of the Civil Rights Movement, bookended by the Montgomery bus boycott of 1954 and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“It will allow us, in a manner of speaking, to bring these people back to life,” Johnson said. “People in the community who were important and contributed to the community.”
Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer and conductor Derrick Hodge will lead a masterclass at NCCU on Friday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. in the B.N. Duke Complex Jazz Band Room.
NCCU will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Friday, Jan. 10, beginning at noon (12 p.m.), through Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11:59 a.m.
The commission is dedicated to enhancing legal education by evaluating ABA standards, admissions, curricula, student support, clinic operations, bar passage rates and career outcomes.
The Haywoods' gift will strengthen NCCU's Hospitality and Tourism program, supporting academic excellence and practical training for future hospitality leaders.
Kwame Molden, co-founder and president of Springbreak Watches and commencement speaker, offered a three-step business plan to assist attendees in their post graduate career.
The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the NCCU Student Center on campus.