Jay Jamorr Morrow

It was a GREATER day at VSU as we moved a step closer to the opening of our new Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons Building, the largest building ever built on our campus.   #GreaterHappensHere

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is credited as the Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll. Before Elvis, Johnny Cash or Little Richard, there was Sister Tharpe- A Black woman who forged her own sound in a male dominated industry. She does not get the credit she deserves. —Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an innovative gospel singer widely recognized today as the godmother of rock and roll. Tharpe is the first known artist not only to use an electric guitar in gospel music but to give the instrument a melodic role as important as the voice’s role. During her musical bridges, Tharpe would give free reign to her formidable guitar playing talent, unfolding soaring melodic lines puncuated by deep chordal rips and the occasional jump and leg pump; in essence developing musical tropes in the 1930s that would later be adopted by rock and roll legends Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash. Tharpe’s innovation was not always well-received, with traditionalists regularly criticizing and devaluing her innovation. Despite these attempts to derail her career or persuade her to adopt traditional approaches to gospel music, Tharpe remained deeply rooted in her religious beliefs and values and used her unique musical style to bring gospel music to audiences who would never have otherwise listened to it. Tharpe’s contribution to the development of the rock and roll idiom was finally recognized in 2018, when she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Best LEGO airport ever!!!!

We now have our very own LEGO display! Made by the LEGO Master Builder Richard Paules, LEGO DCA is now available for public viewing on the Ticketing Level near the Alaska Airlines check-in counters! Can you guess how many bricks he used to create this masterpiece?

Happy World Pride to everyone who is flying in for this special event!

#NCCUDayOfGiving | Thank you to everyone who supported our Day of Giving. With your generosity, we raised over $1.1 million to continue doing what we do best at North Carolina Central University—educating and empowering the next generation of leaders. #WeAreNCCU #EaglePride

This week's Higher Ed HERstory spotlight shines on Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, chancellor of North Carolina Central University. ❤️🦅 Dr. Dixon was named the 13th chancellor of NCCU on June 6, 2024. #HigherEdHERstory #WomensHistoryMonth #GEARUPtoTHRIVE

BREAKING: 👑🐊 The Swamp Princess – Doechii is closing out WorldPride DC! 🐊👑

Civil Rights activist, Gloria Richardson with the greatest “Boy Bye” as she removes the rifle of a National Guardsman from her way during a 1963 Civil Rights Protest. #WomensHistoryMonth

7 Ways to handle difficult people at work

Intelligence rules the world, and ignorance carries the burden. ~ Marcus Garvey 💡 What you don’t know can hold you back. Stay curious, invest in knowledge, and lead with wisdom. ✨ #KnowledgeIsPower #StayCurious #BeInformed

#EaglePride #WeAreNCCU #NCCUAthletics

Be present in every moment. Put down distractions, listen deeply, and engage fully. Life is happening now—don’t miss it. Every moment is a gift, so give it the attention it deserves. ❤️ #BePresent #Mindfulness #LiveFully

#NCCUCommunity | Alumni Day is here! Snow and ice won't stop the action as our Men's & Women's Basketball teams hit the court at 2! Use code 'ALUMNI' for tix at NCCUEaglePride.com. Can't join in person? Watch live on ESPN+. #NCCUAthletics #WeAreNCCU #EaglePride #NCCUAlumni

#TheArtsAtNCCU | The NCCU Jazz Combo is competing in the 3rd Annual HBCU Jazz Combo Challenge for the opportunity to perform at the 68th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival! VOTE NOW THROUGH JANUARY 23: tinyurl.com/NCCUHBCUJC2025 #NCCUJazz #WeAreNCCU #NCCUMusic #HBCU #Jazz #DurhamNC

First day back at work in 2025! 🎉 Easing into the groove—no stress, just focus and small steps. Starting the year strong but steady. Let’s make 2025 productive, balanced, and fulfilling! 💪✨ #BackToWork #NewYearFocus #TakeItEasy #BeTheOne

Healing is for me—finding peace. Forgiving frees me from resentment. This year, I’m creating new lanes for my family, moving forward with love, and rooting for us all to be great, happy, and prosperous. Let’s thrive together! ✨ #NewYear #Growth #BeTheOne

@du1869 Congratulations Dr. Guillory

Dillard University’s Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Monique Guillory as the Ninth President of Dillard University! For more information on this announcement, visit the links below. nola.com/news/education… nola.com/opinions/will_…

#NCCULife | Jay Morrow’s journey comes full circle as she officially claims her master’s degree—25 years later. From growing up on NCCU’s campus to serving as web content manager, her story is a testament to resilience and the power of coming home. MORE: tinyurl.com/NCCUJayMorrow

Finish what I started. #betheone #doubleeagle hbcubuzz.com/103554/after-2…