Washington DC, October 19, 2020 - Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is continuing t ...
Posted Wednesday, October 21st 2020 at 12:30PM
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Delaware State University a five-year $1.3 million grant that will fund the establishment of a Bioinformatics and Chemistry summer program for middle school students.
The program is entitled the ...
Posted Tuesday, October 20th 2020 at 11:10PM
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It would be difficult to underestimate the key role our area has played in the history of American-American tennis. Richard Williams, the father of the two greatest sisters ever to play the game, grew up in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood. Rich ...
Posted Tuesday, October 20th 2020 at 7:41PM
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Virginia Union University is launching VUU Global to take the HBCU experience to the cloud! The exciting new venture introduces the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series to provide participants access to world-class lectures on diverse topics and ...
Posted Sunday, October 18th 2020 at 10:32PM
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Xavier University of Louisiana's Lailaa Bashir won two singles matches Friday - including an upset of the No. 3 seed - to reach the semifinals of the ITA Cup tennis championships.
The sophomore won 6-2, 6-4 in the first round (round of 16) against ...
Posted Friday, October 16th 2020 at 8:01PM
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The Texas Southern University Choir will participate in the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 2020 A Celebration of Reading event on KPRC 2 on Saturday, October 17. TSU Choir members will perform background vocals for Houston-based R&B singe ...
Posted Friday, October 16th 2020 at 5:07PM
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Following a nationwide search, a new provost will pave the way for student success and faculty excellence at Alcorn State University.
Dr. Ontario Wooden began his tenure as the University’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs ...
Posted Friday, October 16th 2020 at 4:40PM
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its debt-free degree program for employees to include a historically Black college (HBCU) for the first time, the company announced Oct. 7. Paul Quinn College, located in Dallas, Texas, is one of the oldest HBCUs i ...
Posted Friday, October 16th 2020 at 4:03AM
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Two employees in Alabama State University’s Physical Plant had no idea that they would be a part of history when they came to work on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Joe Taylor and Joe Zeigler actually removed the name Bibb Graves from the residence hall that ...
Posted Wednesday, October 14th 2020 at 8:15PM
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LRT Sports announced a "The HBCU Experience: Coaches Panel" to take place on Zoom on Oct. 14, 2020 at 8 p.m. EST, allowing only 1000 participants. The panel will allow student-athletes, parents and other coaches to ask Historically Black Colleges & U ...
Posted Monday, October 12th 2020 at 10:38PM
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For the first time in eight seasons, Xavier University of Louisiana is the preseason pick to win the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball championship.
The XULA men received 4-of-7 first-place votes from GCAC head coaches. The GCAC, whi ...
Posted Monday, October 12th 2020 at 6:58PM
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Grammy Award winning Anthony Hamilton is one of the greatest voices of his generation. In an in depth interview with multi award winning entertainment journalist and red carpet correspondent Tanisha LaVerne Grant, Anthony discusses his role on OWN TV ...
Posted Monday, October 12th 2020 at 3:39PM
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by Shawnda Cotton and Pamela Holiday
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakwood employees with school-age children, like so many people around the country, ask themselves: “Is it safe to return to campus?” “Should I stay home with my children?” “Ho ...
Posted Thursday, October 8th 2020 at 9:06PM
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ASU Class of Fall 2020 Commencement on Nov. 20 and 21 and ASU Class of Spring 2020 on Nov. 22. Golden Class of 1970 also on Nov. 22. All events are ticketed. Ceremonies will be held in the ASU Stadium and are Mask Mandatory!
Alabama State Universi ...
Posted Thursday, October 8th 2020 at 3:14PM
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PHILIPPA LOWTHORPE
Philippa Lowthorpe is an English film and television director. She was awarded the Deluxe Director Award at the WFTV Film and Television Awards for the miniseries Three Girls. She recently directed episodes of the second season o ...
Posted Wednesday, October 7th 2020 at 3:33PM
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London Brown is an American actor, dancer, comedian, radio host, and impressionist. Brown is best known for his appearance on the HBO series "Ballers" he is now starring in "Tales From The Hood." In an in depth interview with multi award winning ente ...
Posted Wednesday, October 7th 2020 at 3:17PM
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A newly minted series regular I caught up with Denim Richards while on set. Richards, who plays cowboy wrangler Colby on the Paramount Network hit drama.
Richards first boarded Yellowstone as a recurring character and season one of the Kevin Costne ...
Posted Tuesday, October 6th 2020 at 4:18AM
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Coppin State University (CSU) is partnering with the National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) of metropolitan Baltimore, to observe mental health awareness week October 4-10 and introducing a mental health app as an alternative for seeking help. ...
Posted Monday, October 5th 2020 at 1:26PM
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Attend a unique leadership summit that will introduce you to the opportunities and culture of Corporate & Investment Banking at Wells Fargo. The Sophomore Diversity Summit is designed to provide high - performing sophomores from diverse backgrounds w ...
Posted Friday, October 2nd 2020 at 12:28PM
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JENNIFER HOSTEN From growing up on the island nation of Grenada to making her home in Canada, Jennifer Hosten has had a full and varied life.
Winning the 1970 Miss World competition was a significant turning point, and saw her embarking on tours t ...
Posted Friday, October 2nd 2020 at 6:52AM
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AARON GILBERT'S #BRONSTUDIOS IS BEHIND SOME THE BIGGEST FILMS IN HOLLYWOOD like #birthofanation #queenandslim, #fences. In this interview he talks about brand pivot in covid 19 and diversity and inclusion. ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29th 2020 at 6:23AM
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Dot Foods - Start Your CAREER with an INTERNSHIP at Dot Foods!
Join Dot Foods - a forward-thinking, innovative company that's committed to your professional development. When interning at Dot Foods, you have the opportunity to gain over 2 months of real-world experience and work directly with Do ...
Posted Monday, September 28th 2020 at 9:47PM
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Actor Allen Maldonado is no stranger to the big screen an actor and filmmaker best known for his roles as Curtis in Black-ish and Bobby in The Last O.G. Allen is also an entrepreneur and runs his own clothing line and an app called Everybody Digital. ...
Posted Saturday, September 26th 2020 at 2:19AM
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By Leanna Rice for Backpacker.com
The founder of HBCUs Outside is using gear libraries and hiking meetups to tear down barriers in the outdoor industry.
Ronald Griswell’s first encounter with the outdoors left him awestruck—and frustrated. His ...
Posted Friday, September 25th 2020 at 6:35PM
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