Diverse Education News November 21, 2019 Howard University to Pay Tribute to the Late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Howard University will pay tribute to the life of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, who died last month. Political analyst and Cummings' longtime friend Donna Brazile will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies. The tribute will take place on Nov.25 at 6 p.m. in the School of Business Auditorium with seating first come, first served, according to the university. Cummings, an alumnus of Howard, served Maryland's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years. During his time at Howard, Cummings held various leadership positions including serving on the George W. Carver and Meridian Hill Hall Judiciary Board and as president and treasurer of the Howard University Student Association (HUSA). "As we reflect on the many successes Congressman Cummings achieved during his lifetime, of greatest significance, he was present and there for his family, the less fortunate, the persecuted, the victimized, the city of Baltimore, America and Howard University," said Howard University's president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. "We, here at Howard, will strive to perpetuate his legacy by taking up his clarion call and fighting for equality and justice. While devastated at the news of his passing, we are truly honored to celebrate the life of a true son of Howard." SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at HBCUs - Become an ally and partner with us to protect, preserve and share a more authentic record of American history. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/humanities-2019.html for more information. Click on the Donate<https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=zFo64RAbEMkvIdlhpZ1GBpXEdOuxwJQWre382MNTBt6JH-Cis2i1fW7IUwXXPF9KSa1YXm&country.x=US&locale.x=US> button to invest in this project. Your support is appreciated. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/