Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, a distinguished professor, author, and urban education activist who has been studying urban education for more than 20 years. Check out his research, his books, slides from a presentation ...
Posted Monday, November 23rd 2009 at 11:43AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates bell hook, professor, author, feminist. She has published over 30 books and is currently is Distinguished Professor of English at City College in New York and has appeared in several films. Check out her sto ...
Posted Friday, November 20th 2009 at 5:26PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Janice E. Hale, a researcher, author, and education consultant in early childhood education. She has written three books and has consulted with The Children's Television Workshop on Sesame Street and Mis ...
Posted Thursday, November 19th 2009 at 3:24PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Dr. Robert P. Moses, Civil Rights Activist, Educator, and Founder of The Algebra Project.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/robert-p-moses-civil-rights-activist-founder-of-the-algebra-project/ ...
Posted Wednesday, November 18th 2009 at 12:32PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Dr. Marvalene Hughes, the 1st woman president of Dillard University.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/hbcu-presidents-marvalene-hughes-dillard-university/ ...
Posted Tuesday, November 17th 2009 at 2:42PM
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Just saw this article on yahoo and thought I'd share...
By Veronica Byrd (on yahoo.com)
Almonds Almond joy! Dieters who ate 3 ounces of these nuts every day reduced their weight and body-mass index by a solid 18 percent compared with an 11 perc ...
Posted Thursday, November 12th 2009 at 10:52PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates its 100th posts with a list of 100 African-American inventors. Check it out, we're sure your be amazed at knowing who invented what. The list is fun to review! (Image is from a book cover with more informati ...
Posted Thursday, November 12th 2009 at 5:11PM
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As with every Tuesday, today, The Black Scholars Index features the President of Savannah State Univesrity, Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.. He's been president since May 2007.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/hbcu-presidents-dr-e ...
Posted Tuesday, November 10th 2009 at 10:01AM
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HBCUConnect.com announced Oakton Community College has made the list of Top 50 Employers of HBCU Students and Alumni. HBCUConnect.com decided to recognize those companies and organizations that have done an excellent job in their specific efforts to target students and alumni from our nation's ...
Posted Monday, November 9th 2009 at 5:48PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index highlights Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama on Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/valerie-jarrett-senior-advisor-to-president-obama/ ...
Posted Monday, November 9th 2009 at 4:51PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The Black Scholar: Journal of Black Studies and Research, founded by Robert Chrisman and Robert L. Allen. Order your subscription today!
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/the-b ...
Posted Friday, November 6th 2009 at 12:00PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Khadijah Williams, the 18 year old freshman who went from being Homeless to Harvard! Her will and determination are amazing and should inspire all of us!
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/khadijah-will ...
Posted Thursday, November 5th 2009 at 10:33AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index shines light on Emmette W. Chappelle, a biochemist with 14 patents. His discoveries include a way to keep food safe for astronauts and a way to detect bacteria in water, leading to improved urinary tract infection dia ...
Posted Wednesday, November 4th 2009 at 10:36AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Horace A. Judson, 7th President of Grambling State University.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/hbcu-presidents-dr-horace-a-judson-grambling-state-university/ ...
Posted Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 at 9:14PM
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Saving Lives, Who’s With Me?
Students at HBCUs can make a significant difference in the lives of black patients who need a life-saving transplant. We need you to step up and support black patients.
http://www.hbcu.bethematch.org
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Posted Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 at 11:11AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the 'Super Soaker' He also owns two companies that produce energy technology. Check out an interview with him from youtube!
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/11/lonnie-johnson-i ...
Posted Monday, November 2nd 2009 at 11:09AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Gordon Parks - an amazing African-American. He was a strong activist, directed Shaft (1971), co-founded Essence Magazine, and was Hollywood's 1st major African-American director. Read his feature - it's full ...
Posted Friday, October 30th 2009 at 2:22PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features twins Rachel and Rebecca Crouch, emerging artists, educators, and leaders. Check out their soulful journey and a slideshow of their work! Amazing!
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/10/rachel-rebecca-crou ...
Posted Thursday, October 29th 2009 at 12:22PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Floyd Norman, a renowned African-American animator and Disney Legend. He has served us in over 40 years of imagery. Check him out!
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/10/floyd-norman-animator-walt-disney-l ...
Posted Wednesday, October 28th 2009 at 5:13PM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates the Honorable Hazel O'Leary, President of Fisk University. She was also the 1st and only woman and 1st and only African-American to serve as US Secretary of Energy. Check out her story and ...
Posted Tuesday, October 27th 2009 at 9:29AM
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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Jacob Lawrence - painter, artisit, educator - the most renowned African-American artist of the 20th century. Check out clips of him and his work.
http://blackscholarsindex.com/2009/10/jacob-lawrence-painte ...
Posted Monday, October 26th 2009 at 12:27PM
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Changing Football at HBCUs
Despite recruiting hurdles, football programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities are gaining respect in the NFL.
(This was sourced from Black College Wire and originally appeared on The Hilltop)
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Posted Sunday, October 18th 2009 at 12:50PM
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Alpha Chapter Wins First Sprite Step Off Qualifying Challenge
Claims first prize in stepping and service
In a dazzling display of talent, members of Howard University's Alpha Chapter stepped to victory during the first of Sprite Step Off 's regio ...
Posted Sunday, October 18th 2009 at 12:18PM
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Appropriate Attire Policy
Morehouse College is d ed icat ed to the total development of young men. As such, we strive to instill in the hearts and minds of every young ma n, the foundational principles of appropriate conduct and attire. This commi ...
Posted Saturday, October 17th 2009 at 7:26AM
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Our goal is to take our remote video surveillance system and software technology directly to busy homeowners, business travelers and working moms, all of whom will appericate the many benefits MaxblueWireless offers.
The ability to use a cell phon ...
Posted Wednesday, October 14th 2009 at 12:11PM
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