HBCU Events!

U.S. Department of StateAmbassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Honors Black History Month
Please find the link to her video honoring Black History Month and encouraging the next generation of American diplomats to join our ranks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6FKfUs7QWM&list=PLNxLozf2cP4vMY9v8Xd8aTYc69z-gmhL4&index=1&t=9s

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

NIMHD to Host Seminar Exploring the Health Impact of Climate Change
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will host a webinar exploring the health impact of climate change on February 9, 2022, at 12pm ET. The program, “Why Climate Change is a Health Threat,” will look at how the effects of climate change—such as access to clean water and air, shelter, and food—can greatly impact communities already experiencing health disparities. The discussion will also focus on how climate change worsens health disparities, generally causing people from racial and ethnic minority communities and people from low-income households to feel the impact of climate change first, worst, and longest. Details and registration information for the webinar can be found here.

U.S Department of EnergyDid You Know? The Office of Economic Impact & Diversity is partnering with the Idaho National Laboratory to bring stakeholders, education and workforce, more opportunities! Interested? See attached flyer and register for our upcoming event below!
February 9, 2022, 12:30-1:30PM, ET
Registration Link

Broadband Grant Programs Public Virtual Listening SessionsNTIA will host broadband grant program public virtual listening sessions in connection with the five new broadband grant programs authorized and funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program; and the Digital Equity Act Programs, which include the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. These public virtual listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform program development and implementation.
NTIA will hold the public virtual listening sessions based on the following schedule:
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs Public Virtual Listening Session #4: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET; andInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs Public Virtual Listening Session #5: Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.These listening sessions will be hosted via NTIA’s virtual platform and conducted as a live public listening session. NTIA will post the registration information on its BroadbandUSA website .
Federal Register Notice: Broadband Grant Programs Public Virtual Listening Sessions

U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityHistorically Black Colleges and Universities Symposium, The Path Forward: Campus Safety and Resilience
This multi-agency event for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will focus on campus safety and resilience. Information about funding opportunities and campus safety resources will be shared with symposium attendees. HBCU faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to attend. Invited speakers span the public, private, and law enforcement sectors.
Date: February 10, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
To access the program, use this link
https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1616074828?pwd=dEFJWDdJZWp3czFwcU9jbG5oM2RyUT09

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesThe White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) is excited to announce the release of our 2022 HBCU Scholar Recognition Program Application.
Our nomination period is open now until, March 22, 2022. The Initiative will host an informational meeting on February 16, 2022 a 12:00PM, ET. If you are interested in attending this meeting please RSVP to Elyse Jones: elyse.jones@ed.gov. A calendar invite will be sent to you!
Link to 2022 HBCU Scholar Application and site: White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities

U.S. Chamber of CommerceJoin the Coalition to Back Black Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative for a virtual event on February 10 at 2:00pm ET, highlighting the impact of the Coalition’s efforts to develop Black-owned businesses and what developments are needed to fully leverage their potential. This program will provide resources for Black small business owners looking to take their next step, finding coaching, supplier diversity initiatives, and other resources available to them. Additionally, we’ll hear from leaders who are inspiring and cultivating the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs.
The Coalition is a multi-year initiative launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express in September 2020 to support the long-term success and resilience of Black-owned small businesses. The program is a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the nation’s four major Black chambers, including the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Business League, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and Walker’s Legacy. The Coalition is also funded through support by ADP, AIG Foundation, Altice USA, Dow, Shopify, S&P Global, and Stanley Black and Decker.