Jo Ann Robinson was born to farmers near Colloden, GA. Her high school’s valedictorian, she graduated from Fort Valley State College in 1947 and earned a master’s degree from Atlanta University. After teaching in Macon and Texas, she became a faculty ...
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FAMU headed to Los Angeles, California this past weekend to recruit the next generation of Rattlers and continue its focus on promoting tech education and tech entrepreneurship during events in Silicon Valley.
President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., Vic ...
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Fisk University has announced a $1 million gift from Robert W. Norton, a retired Pfizer executive and member of the Fisk University Board of Trustees, and his wife Janice. The Norton’s gift will be used to provide scholarships for deserving students. ...
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Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Cellist Shana Tucker will headline Fayetteville State University's (FSU) Smooth Jazz Flow II concert, featuring Fayetteville renowned jazz saxophonist, Reggie Codrington on Feb. 18, 6 p.m. at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium.
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WHEN: April 4- April 8, 2018
WHERE:
NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERSITY
BENNETT COLLEGE
JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY
SPELMAN COLLEGE
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSAL STUDIO (Island of Adv ...
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In observance of Black History Month, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM), Recruitment Policy and Outreach Office (RPO) and the OPM Chapter of Blacks In Government are hosting the Federal HBCU Student Symposium. The Symposium will take place February 27, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m ...
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Fayetteville State University's Brittany Worthy has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) Bowler of the Month while Amaree Durfee of Virginia Union University earns Rookie Bowler of the Month for the third time this season ...
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The Hampton University Engineering Design Team earned first place during the Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Design Challenge as part of the Black Engineer of the Year Awards annual conference Feb. 9.
“Congratulations to thes ...
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The Tom Joyner Foundation recently announced that Elizabeth City State University has been selected “School of the Month” for February 2018. The designation will help provide additional dollars to ECSU students who need financial assistance to comple ...
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Gregory and Toni Joesph met through social media when they were both students at Prairie View A&M University. The newlyweds recently tied the know August 6, 2017, in Houston, TX after a memorable proposal. Greg visited Toni in New York during her int ...
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February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration remembering the important contributions that African Americans have made in our nation's history.
In honor of Black History Month, News with a Twist is featuring the people and places of Ne ...
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The Delaware State University Board of Trustees has welcomed its newest member with the swearing of Norman D. Griffiths, a retired DuPont attorney and Wilmington City Council member.
Appointed by Gov. John Carney, Mr. Griffiths was sworn in by Tom ...
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To kick off its celebration of Black History Month, Medgar Evers College recognized a woman whose fight for social justice celebrates the legacy of the institution’s namesake, Medgar Wiley Evers. The College honored L. Joy Williams, President of the ...
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The 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” commemorates the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918 and explores the complex meanings and implications of this global struggle. The First World War was termed initially by many as ...
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Coahoma Football worked hard from sunrise to sunset on National Signing Day. Head Coach Steven Miller and his coaching staff have come up big in bringing in some of the best talent in America. The program has signed 25 prospects in the recruiting cla ...
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What will you do to express Love on this designated Love Day?
Let Cupid lead your way. Invite Cupid into your heart, mind and
soul.
Cupid will help you spark that Love Fire!
Use nature to show Love. Go grab some sticks of wood and send
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 - Friday, February 23, 2018
Save the Date: Du Bois King Symposium
A two-day symposium examining race and economic inequality on the 150th anniversary of the birth of W.E.B. Du Bois and the 50th anniversary of the ...
Posted Tuesday, February 13th 2018 at 3:13PM
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Claflin University welcomed more than 120 high-achieving high school seniors to its historic campus for the sixth annual “Become a Visionary Leader Day” last Saturday, at the W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center. The event introduced exceptional scholars ...
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In a stunning performance, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s Honda Campus All-Star team, placed third at the National Qualifying Tournament of the 29th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), held on February 3 at the University of The D ...
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Christopher and Chernitra Kyle met at freshman orientation in 1992 while she was moving into her room in Collins/Suarez Hall; her roommate just happened to be the friend he was visiting. After five years of dating, on Feb. 8, 2001, Chris proposed to her and they married June 8, 2002. Fifteen y ...
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Proven Achiever: Cynthia Davis, MPH
Cynthia Davis is an Assistant Professor and Program Director in the College of Medicine and College of Science and Health at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Professor Davis com ...
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Central State University will participate in a statewide effort to increase college completion rates for historically underserved student populations. As part of the University’s focus on completion and retention, it has also created an Undergraduate ...
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Memorandum aims to increase the number and diversity of highly trained individuals in the environmental sector
by Caitlyn Johnstone
"We cannot be a viable institution if our environment is not viable.” – Guy-Alain Amoussou, Bowie State Univer ...
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04.05.2018
9AM—2PM
Bluefield State College
Ned Shott Gymnasium
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV
PARTNERS:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin
Bluefield State College
WVVA Television
UNITED STATES SENATOR l JOE MANCHIN
EMPLOYER REGISTRATION:
Contact Rebekah Hatch from
Bluefield State College to ...
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The Florida Department of Transportation’s reThink Your CommuteTM program has partnered with Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona State College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to host the 2018 “Not So Noisy” Bike Week February 19-24, 2018. T ...
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