www.sistajoy.com Mary McLeod Bethune was a woman of deep faith who believed in taking action.With only $1.50, she went forth in faith to build a school that now stands as Bethune Cookman University Storyteller, Sista Joy tells her remarkable story as you have never heard it before! You will be uplifted and inspired. Watch this video with your whole family and especially your children. Be sure t ...
Posted Friday, February 13th 2015 at 9:05AM
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Brooksie Harrington is a collector of songs -- songs that tell the stories of African-American history. The spirituals, the work songs, the jazz. "I don't want the story to be lost," he said. Harrington is an associate professor at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, where he teaches a course he designed called The Aesthetics of Gospel.“Teaching here, in these cou ...
Posted Wednesday, February 11th 2015 at 12:54PM
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Tony Jones Photography / Directed by Garrett GarmsFriday (2/6/15), at Winston-Salem State University, Bobby surprised Kristi. It was their 8 year anniversary and he wanted to take her back to where they were when they first started dating (college). When she showed up, she knew I was going to be there as a gift photo-shoot for her/them.As she walked up the path toward th ...
Posted Wednesday, February 11th 2015 at 12:48PM
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It doesn't take a ton of time and money to make your marriage the envy of the neighborhood. Use these 30 ideas to make your spouse feel loved each and every day.
Heather Hale
What have you done today to make your spouse feel lov ...
Posted Wednesday, February 11th 2015 at 9:51AM
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NASA has selected more than dozen small research satellites that each could fit in the palm of your hand to fly in space on future rocket launches.
These cube-shaped nanosatellites, called CubeSats, which measure about four inches on each ...
Posted Tuesday, February 10th 2015 at 10:28AM
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by Annie Maguire
Stuck on what to do for Valentine’s Day? Out of time and ideas? No worries, you can bake your way into your Valentine’s heart by sticking to these simple recipes that anyone can make!
Recipe #1: Chocolate c ...
Posted Tuesday, February 10th 2015 at 9:52AM
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By Hardeep Phull
It was 30 years ago that Eddie Murphy had his first hit. Not a movie — his first hit song.
Back in 1985, the synth-soul smash “Party All the Time” soared to No. 2 on the Billboard chart and launched what initi ...
Posted Tuesday, February 10th 2015 at 9:12AM
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Molly Greenberg - Senior Writer, Higher Ed Beat
Most people go to college to get an education, but a lucky few end up getting a little somethin' somethin' extra out of their tuition dollars – their soulmate.
Knowing that 28 p ...
Posted Monday, February 9th 2015 at 3:48PM
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The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2015 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. This program, established in 2010, provides support for campus improvement projects at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. Since the program’s inception, approximately ...
Posted Wednesday, February 4th 2015 at 10:56AM
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When you look back at the times people have treated you mean
doesn't it make you feel tired?
Those same mean people are the ones who bite your style, technique,
and actions. Yet their insecurity causes them to treat you like garbage.
They toss you out.
How hurtful those situations can be.
All you want is to just have some great mome ...
Posted Wednesday, February 4th 2015 at 10:26AM
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Enjoy this free meditation from Expanding Your Happiness!
Oprah & Deepak's 21-Day Meditation Experience
Finding Your Flow: http://www.chopra.com/ccl-meditation/21dmc/free-stream.html
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Posted Wednesday, February 4th 2015 at 9:50AM
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Introduction
This little bite-size burger is a fun appetizer for any get-together. They look neat, taste great and are very kid-friendly too!
Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 30
Number of Servings: 30
Ingredients
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Posted Thursday, January 29th 2015 at 12:02PM
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The human mind is rarely quiet. Questions, ideas, and plans seem to pass through our consciousness without much order or purpose sometimes. This profusion can be good, but it can also be distracting or worrisome. Knowing how to clear your mind can he ...
Posted Thursday, January 29th 2015 at 9:07AM
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Definition of REVERB
: an electronically produced echo effect in recorded music; also : a device for producing reverb
?What word will carry you through this Hump Day Wednesday?
When the word ...
Posted Wednesday, January 28th 2015 at 9:01AM
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This week we must create our own prosperity.
Turning our Obstacles into Adventure will ensure
happiness.
Find a way to display a smile instead of a frown.
Let's be light, lovely, and great listeners.
Have a Happy ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2015 at 8:48AM
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Ivory A. Toldson
Recently, President Obama unveiled a proposal to offer free community college tuition for all Americans who maintain a 2.5 GPA, and make steady progress toward completing their program. Today, community colleges educate more A ...
Posted Friday, January 23rd 2015 at 1:00PM
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If you follow the Department of Education’s Homeroom Blog or one of our many social media accounts, you may be wondering why we’ve spent the last week talking about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). ...
Posted Friday, January 23rd 2015 at 10:06AM
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From: BBC News NewsTV5 Bill and Melinda Gates are confident the lives of the world's poorest "will improve faster in the next 15 years than at any other time in history." The ambitious vision... The billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is using the ...
Posted Friday, January 23rd 2015 at 8:21AM
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Taking just an hour or two to work on you and your personal brand can have huge benefits.
By Monster Staff
The weekend is almost here, and you’re probably pumped for some time to kick back, relax and de-stress after a long week. While you should ...
Posted Tuesday, January 20th 2015 at 3:52PM
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How sweet it is to have a day set aside to honor a King!
He must've done something good.
Dr. King sacrificed so that the world would know the
importance of unity.
We are grateful for his display of courage, dedication, and
commitment.
Wh ...
Posted Monday, January 19th 2015 at 9:05AM
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Imagine having lunch with Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.
What would be discussed during your conversation?
Where would you dine?
What would you all eat and drink?
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Posted Sunday, January 18th 2015 at 11:24AM
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by Lauren C. Williams
In the wake of recent high-profile cybersecurity attacks, the Obama Administration awarded $25 million to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Thursday to expand their cybersecurity degree programs.
Vice Pr ...
Posted Friday, January 16th 2015 at 12:02PM
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Happy Friday!
I hope your New Year is off to a creative start!
Have you found your inspiration for the weekend?
After you see this video: Dog_Perfect_Pitch.mp4
let your mind run wild with life's possibilities.
Be inspired to do something Am ...
Posted Friday, January 16th 2015 at 10:40AM
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NKU Marketing + Communications intern Brook Clifford spent 12 days of her winter break overseas on an Education Abroad trip to Italy. The junior journalism major from Oldham County, Kentucky, took an English literature class while abroad and found an experience of a lifetime.
Upon her return, Bro ...
Posted Thursday, January 15th 2015 at 8:01AM
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