“Essentially Black: Media and the Modern American Family,”

Hampton University hosts annual Black Family Conference, coordinated by HU Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  The event will take place March 19th-March 21rst.  The conference will hosts many prominent individuals such as Sheila Johnson, BET co- founder, Dr. Ian Smith, the producers of Preachers of LA, and many many more! Some of the topics of conversation include gun violence, race and ethnicity, media coverage across platforms, and nontraditional relationships.

There will also be live entertainment and comedy after hours.  

This is an event you do not want to miss!  Check out the full press release here.

AKC will be there will you?  Register here!

For media concerns contact:

 Gianina Thompson, University Relations 

(757) 727-5754 gianina.thompson@hampton.edu 

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Happy Birthday Trayvon

I know it's been awhile since the Trayvon Martin incident.  But, the truth is a child's life is really gone due to one man's ignorance and fear.  People have moved on,  social media has went back to normal, and I'm pretty sure the Witness Protection Program has Zimmerman somewhere tucked away.   But you know who hasn't moved on, his parents, friends, teachers, and etc.  I'm not posting this to bring everyone down,  I just want to remind everyone to live LIFE.  Don't waste moments, don't waste time.  Live life to the fullest and remember what so many worked for, fought for, and died for.  Let's not make their fight senseless by creating violence or hate. 

 Live life with respect, dignity, and love.  

 Happy Birthday Trayvonn, I pray for your family and loved ones and I pray that

 your passing will continue to inspire others to live life fully and commit to non-violence.

A few months back I came across this video that a friend of mine from college created.  The name of the song is T.R.A.Y and it's by Grammy Rich.  It's a really strong reminder about what happened and how Trayvon could have been any of own kids or siblings. 

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