Texas Southern University’s Debate Team continues its reign as champions. The team recently participated in the 2019 HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship hosted at Tennessee State University, in Nashville, TN, bringing home 45 trophies and cl ...
Posted Friday, March 8th 2019 at 4:23PM
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Often described as mothers to the nations their husbands lead, Africa’s first ladies are often expected to be unifying figures, serving the president of the nation and the voters who entrusted him the mandate to lead.
A first lady by definition is the wife of the head of state, and it therefore f ...
Posted Friday, March 8th 2019 at 11:09AM
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Fayetteville State University accounting professor Robert McGee has won 445 medals in martial arts competitions.
Robert McGee was 65 when he returned to the martial arts he had practiced when he was younger.
“I didn’t know if I could do it anym ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 8:37PM
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Delaware State University Participates in the Second Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Delaware State University joined the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus and the Scie ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 6:24PM
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Lent is under way, and that means fish fries and Lenten restaurant specials are popping up everywhere. Around the metro area, plenty of churches (especially Catholic) and fraternal organizations such as the Knights of Columbus have fish fries. Prices ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 10:50AM
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Music Forward Foundation Awarded $150,000 Grant From
Living Legacy Foundation to Expand Impact and Establish
David Eugene Ballard Scholarship
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation today announced it has received a $150,000 grant from the Livin ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 10:04AM
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As the reigning 60 meter hurdles national champion, Central State University junior Juan Scott aims to defend his title during this weekend's NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Scott qualified for the championships by reaching ...
Posted Wednesday, March 6th 2019 at 9:18PM
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Today, ahead of the 2nd Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action, the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus announced the addition of Airbnb, Spotify, Wells Fargo, SAS, Ally Financial, Live Oak Bank, Microsoft and Adtalem into ...
Posted Wednesday, March 6th 2019 at 9:09PM
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New Initiative Revitalize NOW! Calls for Volunteers
Sen. Dwayne M. DeGraff’s office has joined forces in support of Revitalize NOW! – a St. Thomas Enterprise Zone initiative. He urges residents to volunteer to assist with the planned cleanup effor ...
Posted Wednesday, March 6th 2019 at 8:36PM
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Photo: Students meet and great study abroad professionals.
Hampton University’s Office of International Studies hosted their Annual Study Abroad Fair for undergraduate students, providing endless opportunities for students who are ready and eager ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 7:09PM
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Featuring Actor Palmer Williams, Jr. of many Tyler Perry Movie & T.V. Productions and a native of Camden. Sponsored by ASU's Office of Career Services.
WHEN: Thursday (March 7) from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: ASU's J. Garrick Hardy Student Center Bal ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 6:41PM
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New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll recognizes members of Congress for support of HBCUs like Shaw University
Today, UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) released the first HBCU Congressional Honor Roll, recognizing 59 members of Congress for th ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:48PM
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By Pam Wright
Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage
At a Glance
- Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak.
- Here are ways in which you can help the victims.
The search continued T ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:35PM
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Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP courses. And gains in elementary test scores outp ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:05PM
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Photo: Students say not only did Dr. Nathan Alexander teach the entire lecture holding the baby, but stayed after to answer questions with the child still in his arms. (Images courtesy of Nick Vaughn / @Original_Vaughn)
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Tanasia Kenney
A Georgia college professor is being praised after le ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:08PM
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