When you give today, your support means that thousands of UNCF students who are ready to graduate - but need critical help to pay that last bit of tuition and room and board - will receive their diplomas in May 2013. Some need as little as $1,600 to make it across the graduation stage.
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Posted Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 at 11:07AM
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If you are American you have a duty to watch the Presidential Debates so you are informed on who you plan to vote for. On October 3 some of us may be too busy but we must find a way to watch. Both candidates will give us their plans and views on issues that affect us and future generations.
We wish ...
Posted Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 1:59PM
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Agreement marks network’s first move into scripted programming with two new series created by Perry To debut in mid 2013
Whoa! This is a BIG deal.
This could be a game changer!
Today, OWN – Oprah Winfrey Network announced an exclusive partnership with Tyler Perry, the award winning actor ...
Posted Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 1:09PM
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The Research Education Institute for Diverse Scholars (REIDS) program was designed to meet the challenges and barriers experienced by groups who are underrepresented in the field of HIV research. Fellows are expected to attend a six-week Summer Institute for two consecutive summers and will receive ...
Posted Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 12:40PM
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NEW YORK (FORTUNE) - It's pretty incredible to look back 30 years to when Microsoft (Research) was starting and realize how work has been transformed. We're finally getting close to what I call the digital workstyle.
If you look at this office, there isn't much paper in it. On my desk I have thre ...
Posted Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 10:31AM
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Today is the first day of the month of October. This month is a new chance to make a fresh start and accomplish the goals we did not complete in September!
Whatever you do this month do it without the negative Drama.
Treat each other like family. U ...
Posted Monday, October 1st 2012 at 12:14PM
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Hill Harper is an award winning actor, bestselling author and philanthropist. Hill is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: Letters to a Young Brother, Letters to a Young Sister, The Conversation, and The Wealth Cure. Letters to a Young Brother was named “Best Book for Young Adults” by the ...
Posted Monday, October 1st 2012 at 11:16AM
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Isn't it exciting and great when you find new resources to help make your lifestyle more well rounded! I just came across this new site: Style Bistro and it speaks to me and many of you out there too. Fashion Sense is a must have right? When you look good you feel good and perform well. This websit ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 1:15PM
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The Huffington Post | By Julee Wilson Posted: 09/28/2012 10:52 am EDT Updated: 09/28/2012 10:59 am EDT
The 80s are notorious for spawning some of the worst fashion trends in history--acid-washed jeans, ginormous shoulder pads, stirup pants, legwarmers--and the list (sadly) goes on. But while mo ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 12:46PM
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We want to keep our world in forward motion. The way to grow is to learn all you can.
The America we now know is very diverse. Our family has grown to include many latinos and latinas so we decided to create HispanicPlanet.com!
This is a social networking website to promote the Hispanic social cul ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 11:04AM
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During his State of the Union Address, President Obama strongly urged every state not to allow students to drop out of high school before the age of 18. The president alleges that because Americans with higher levels of education have a lower unemplo ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 10:51AM
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Register to Vote
Voter registration is faster and easier than ever!
In the United States, voter registration is the responsibility of the people, and only 70 percent of Americans who are eligible to vote have registered. RegistertoVote.org is a nonpartisan organization committed to reaching th ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 10:47AM
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Voter Alert. Enter your address to see what the Presidential candidates have to say about jobs and the economy, education and much more!
Voting in Your State - Register to Vote
http://www.vote411.org/enter-your-address?dest=voting-dossier#.UGWqyq4n1dg ...
Posted Friday, September 28th 2012 at 10:32AM
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By Ann-Marie Adams
It’s evident: A long history of chronic underfunding, classrooms with broken air conditioners and tattered library books have handicap many of the nation’s 105 historically black colleges and universities in their quest to deliver quality education and research.
By 2020, bla ...
Posted Thursday, September 27th 2012 at 3:00PM
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by AFRO Staff
Hundreds of educators and agencies that support education from around the country converged on the Grand Hyatt hotel in Washington D.C. on Sept. 26-27 for the 2012 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conferen ...
Posted Thursday, September 27th 2012 at 2:43PM
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By Michael R. Crittenden
Associated Press
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actor Samuel L. Jackson speaks on behalf of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama at a rally in Tyler, Texas. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File)
WASHINGTON –Actor Samuel L. Jackson has a simple message ...
Posted Thursday, September 27th 2012 at 2:21PM
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Virginia State University will play its 2012 Homecoming football game against CIAA Conference rival Lincoln (PA) University on Saturday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. As our Trojans prepare to challenge Lincoln on the field, we extend a challenge to their alumni off the field.
The Battle of the Orange ...
Posted Thursday, September 27th 2012 at 12:51PM
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Big fare discounts to destinations across the country.
A smart traveler knows where to find great discounts on the travel they want—Amtrak SmartFaresSM. These special fares are available every Tuesday — Friday only on Amtrak.com, and offer big discounts on one-way Coach fares for a variety ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 6:22PM
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This year we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the beginning of higher learning for African descendants in America––Cheyney University. This anniversary also symbolizes the courage, persistence, perseverance of historically black colleges and universities in spite of staggering odds, and their end ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 4:44PM
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Comcast has a unique history and culture. Started in 1963 with our three founders, Comcast has since grown from a single cable television operation serving 1200 customers to one of the worlds leading communication companies. We think you will agree that Comcast is the type of organization for which ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 3:30PM
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The Windows Azure team will be on hand at our Redmond Campus to interview for full-time Software Engineer and SDET roles. Required skills needed for event consideration:
*We cannot consider any currently enrolled full-time students* Please visit our University site for appropriate opportunities ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 2:30PM
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Joint National Conference
National Association of African American Studies
National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies
National Association of Native American Studies
International Association of Asian Studies
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
February 11-16, 2013 ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 1:57PM
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You have to keep moving towards the future no matter who or what tries to stop you.
Surround yourself with good people places and things and move up towards the sun.
Be the sunshine in your day! Be the sunshine especially when you are surrounded ...
Posted Tuesday, September 25th 2012 at 12:55PM
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We can do nothing but be grateful today! Pat yourself on the back and tell yourself you are great, you are love, you are successful, you are the best for the Job! Be proud.
Thank you Vickie Winans for sharing your gift as I am basking in it all day!
The music in the air!
I'm Glad about It!
Get G ...
Posted Saturday, September 22nd 2012 at 12:19PM
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