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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Author: Dr. Susan Berry
The largest pro-life youth organization in the United States has launched its first chapter at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
“It’s time that we spark this revolution to abolish abortion within the A ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:21PM
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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)
By
Tanasia Kenney
A Georgia college professor is being praised after le ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:08PM
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Chicago State University, a public university with a predominantly Black student body, received a generous donation of $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Breanna Edwards Mar, 04, 2019
The nation’s oldest Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:04PM
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Photographed on February 22, 2019.
Melania Trump waves to the media before getting into a waiting vehicle at Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first lady visited Microsoft to talk and learn about keeping kids safe online. (Ellen M. ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 12:50PM
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I'm Back on stage! Thank you for having me Charlotte. Here are a few highlights for my performance at the Toyota Fan Fest and Cricket Wireless meet and greet! ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 4:05PM
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The Quest for Something Clean(er)
If you're looking to motivate without being hated, the trick is to be friendly about it. Post a flyer on your dorm message board asking your floor mates to meet for a talk about the bathroom. If you can add "Free ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 3:41PM
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We're so excited to welcome you to
Volunteers of America's Founder's Week!
Now is the time to honor the history of Volunteers of America, celebrating people like you who have made it possible to heal Americans in crisis for over 123 years.
J ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 3:03PM
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Retool Your School began with the simple mission: give back to HBCUs by facilitating updates to campuses. Now celebrating its 10th year, the projects funded by the program’s grants instill pride among current students, faculty, alumni, community supp ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 12:07PM
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What does it mean to be 10 years strong? Since 2009, The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program has invested more than $2 million dollars to update, upgrade, and uplift HBCU campuses. Ten years later, the Program is deepenin ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 11:54AM
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I didn't really understand the different types of Anxiety
until I started swimming with the Big Fishes, in the Big
Boys and Girl Corporate Pool.
Feeling the pressure of my own life occurrences compacted
by being sensitive to what others were pr ...
Posted Sunday, March 3rd 2019 at 12:34PM
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As Spring Break approaches, the planning process is a constant for places to go, things to do,
and memories to be made!
We are inspired by The Fresh Prince - Will Smith and his partner for life, Jada Pinkett-Smith!
Seeing the adventures they are ...
Posted Friday, March 1st 2019 at 1:21PM
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By Day One Staff
on February 11, 2019
Ever wonder how Amazon gets your packages to you so quickly?
Find out in this behind-the-scenes video tour.
If you are in the United States or Canada, you can tour an Amazon fulfillment center at 23 lo ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:33PM
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When you were young, did you know how to study for a test or make plans for college? Do you remember wanting your first car or looking for a part-time job?
Simple things that may seem easy or straightforward to you now may be a complete mystery to ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:16PM
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By John X. Miller
@xman1955
February 28, 2019
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are nearing the end of their 13-year run in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The tournaments will be h ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:01PM
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The excellency our Honorable Morehouse Alum, Spike Lee shares
through art is impressionable and admired by us all.
His taste displayed in the messages he tells through cinema is
classic and timeless.
When we see him on the big screen he plays his character so
naturally. The casts he and hi ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 5:55PM
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Do you know when and where the first HBCU was established? Black colleges have played an important role in the education, empowerment, and success of African-American students, from the missionaries that taught runaway slaves to the trade schools that were founded in the early 20th century. Some HBC ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 3:59PM
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Keep An Eye Out For These Signs of Spring
This winter's been a little bit rough — but clues are starting to pop up to signal warmer days on the horizon
| STORY BY MEGHAN MCMAHON |
On a cold, gray February day, like many we have had this mon ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:55AM
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I’m not really gonna do a long intro, but I’m the same girl that got into Howard and Spelman. Unfortunately, Spelman didn’t give me ANY type of money and Howard only gave me tuition, so bye.
BUT, there is a school in Texas that is giving m ...
Posted Monday, February 25th 2019 at 6:20PM
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Join Hub Advocates, HBCU Alumni, and Friends for Diaspora Love. DJ Heavy Hitta will be keeping the energy right playing our favorite American, Caribbean, and Afrobeats hits. Throw on your headwraps, Ankara, or a piece of your favorite African Print a ...
Posted Monday, February 25th 2019 at 6:10PM
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