Entertainment Correspondent
Tanisha Laverne Grant Joins NBG Network in
N.Y.C. & L.A.
Continuing to bring in-depth interviews of Hollywood Back to the African American Communities!
New York, NY (June 5, 2017) - Who single-handedly gets the ...
Posted Monday, June 5th 2017 at 12:32PM
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The Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains, are looking for your support for the Tom Joyner Foundation – Denny’s First Generation College Scholarship Fundraiser Road to Success.
You’ve got a chance t ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2017 at 7:58PM
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It's almost time for the greatest danceline camp on earth - the 5th Annual #HBCUDanceCamp!
We're looking for the best and brightest dancers to join us as Camp Ambassadors & Mentors (CAMs) this summer.
If interested, please complete the packe ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2017 at 2:45PM
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In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2017 at 12:45PM
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Alcorn magazine wins Grand Award at the College of Public Relations Association of Mississippi Conference
The Division of Marketing and Communication at Alcorn State University were big winners at the 2017 College Public Relations Association of M ...
Posted Tuesday, May 30th 2017 at 2:09PM
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Central State University hurdler Juan Scott made history with a record breaking performance to win the NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championship in the 110 meter hurdles on Saturday.
"I came into the outdoor national championships as a bit of ...
Posted Tuesday, May 30th 2017 at 2:06PM
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Report on Montgomery- Area Companies in the Top-Five Statewide Finals That Help Women & Families
WHEN: Wed. (May 31), from 9 a.m. to noon.
WHERE: ASU's John Garrick Hardy Student Center Theater (across from the Acadome).
A nationwide competi ...
Posted Tuesday, May 30th 2017 at 1:56PM
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On this day we honor our Military men and women who make our country civil.
But least we not forget the family that stands with each Soldier!
It takes a support system to get through the battle our Soldiers faced and will face during service.
Families take on the discipline the Soldiers are tau ...
Posted Monday, May 29th 2017 at 11:25AM
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On May 25th, a few of the HBCUConnect.com team members land in Baltimore to host a special recruitment event sponsored by Amazon's fulfillment team! ...
Posted Saturday, May 27th 2017 at 11:51AM
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This marks the first time that a group of students at any HBCU in America have graduated with this degree
Alabama State University made history during its Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, as the first Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:35PM
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ASU's Dr. Javan's research may help law enforcement better determine causes of death
One of Alabama State University's nationally acclaimed forensic scientists and an expert on 'causes of death' has been selected to attend an international confere ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:32PM
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Alcorn State University’s Extension Program is preparing to host a series of workshops that will benefit women in agriculture.
The Women in Agriculture workshops will kick off Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ray Johnson Assembly Cente ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:29PM
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Freshman Juan Scott will represent Central State University at the 2017 NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week.
Scott is one of 754 participants, 377 men and 377 women, participating in the championships. Scott qual ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:26PM
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Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the administration announced its proposed budget for FY 2018.
“Since his inauguration, President Trump has claimed HBCUs are a priority for his administration but time and tim ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:22PM
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The man who is credited with creating the “Hornet Lean Back,” the signature move of ASU’s Marching Hornets drum majors, is remembered as a dedicated leader and a legend of the band’s remarkable history.
The move is now an iconic part of the Alabam ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:21PM
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The Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus hosted a viewing of Stanley Nelson’s film Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Humanities. M ...
Posted Friday, May 26th 2017 at 3:17PM
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Tune in tonight to FOX to see JAIME FOXX on his brand new show "BEAT SHAZAM." In a conversation Tuesday night with Michael Strahan at the 92nd Street Y Jamie spoke about how wonderful it is to be a part of a show that can change people's lives.
Pr ...
Posted Thursday, May 25th 2017 at 3:03PM
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Brian Benjamin Wins Special Election for Harlem State Senate Seat
By Dartunorro Clark of DNA INFO
Brian Benjamin, chairman of Central Harlem's Community Board 10, won the state Senate seat vacated by Bill Perkins Tuesday.
HARLEM — Democrat B ...
Posted Thursday, May 25th 2017 at 2:28PM
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BY OLIVIA S. GOODHEART
Five Jackson State University W.E.B. Du Bois and Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey Honors College students used a combination of inventiveness, partnership and hard work to win the fifth annual Up to Us campus competition. Students from 75 colleges and universities around the coun ...
Posted Thursday, May 25th 2017 at 10:09AM
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HBCU graduates continue to come up with innovative ways to brand practical, everyday services as their own and LaQuita Foreman is no exception to this new phenomenon. A D.C. native, LaQuita started her professional journey in 2008, while attending Saint Augustine’s University. A woman of great expr ...
Posted Thursday, May 25th 2017 at 10:06AM
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WHOSE STREETS? which opens on August 11th. Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and ...
Posted Wednesday, May 24th 2017 at 2:50PM
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LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network debuted the season two trailer for its acclaimed original drama series "Queen Sugar" from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay ("Selma, ...
Posted Wednesday, May 24th 2017 at 1:12PM
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Actor Saint Ranson is preparing for his role as legendary singer Wilson Pickett in the Amazon Independent film, "In the midnight hours". Ronson was selected to portray Pickett after 8 years of casting and scouting efforts by producer and director Stanley V. Henson, Jr. Saint Ranson was born on Decem ...
Posted Wednesday, May 24th 2017 at 11:31AM
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Erick Willie, the first tubist to graduate from the University of the Virgin Islands with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, immediately put his degree to use upon graduating in 2014. He started to teach music at Arthur Richards Junior High School on St. Croix, and has been introducing youngster ...
Posted Wednesday, May 24th 2017 at 11:08AM
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