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Turning 50 years old today is director John Singleton who at 24 years old became the first African American and youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award lighting the way for Lee Daniels,

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 90th Academy Awards among them is "DEAR BASKETBALL" by basketball leg

By: Michael McLendon People suffering from brain tumors could receive better medical care as a result of research currently being done by one of Tennessee State University’s leading medical

Johnson C. Smith University is proud to announce that the Tomorrow is What WE Make It comprehensive campaign—launched in 2010 by the JCSU Board of Trustees, with a $150-million goal—has secured gifts

One of Alabama State University's acclaimed experts on cancer research and its director of the ASU Cancer Biology Research and Training (CBRT) - Dr. Manoj Mishra - has received a grant to teach a course on Cancer Health Disparity at the Global Initiatives of Academic Network Program (GIAN) in India

Virgil Davison, one of four from Xavier University of Louisiana in double figures, scored 20 points Wednesday to lead the Gold Rush in an 83-71 men's basketball victory against Carver. Davison made a season-high-tying five 3-pointers to help the Gold Rush (7-4) snap a two-game losing streak

Emmanuel Freeman International students with legal status in the United States should not be worried about the new travel ban, says a public policy expert at Tennessee State University. Dr. Michael Harris, dean of the College of Public Service and a longtime expert on Middle Eastern polit

Prior to speaking to the 142nd graduating class of Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University on December 8 at the Von Braun Center, Dr. Leslie Pollard, President of Oakwood University, was awarded the Presidential Medallion of Alabama A&M University, for "Influential and Innovative Leadership."

Delaware State University will hold its annual December Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Memorial Hall Gymnasium. Media representatives who plan to cover the graduation ceremony, should contact Carlos Holmes on his mobile phone at (302) 399-5972 upon arriving at the campus to arra

Do you dread being asked to stand up in front of the class and read something, whether it is something out of a book or a paper you have written yourself? As long as this fright isn’t completely debil

Growing up on Chicago’s south side, Modteets Williams dreamed of achieving fame and fortune as a professional basketball player. These days, Williams sees entrepreneurship as his path to success, and he’s traded in his basketball sneakers for a business plan. Williams opened Mod’s Market,

Five MEC students were selected to attend the recent Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. and two of them found positions through the award-winning national program. The Institute exists to develop students’ leadership skills, create a community of scholars and provide compa

On Doing Less to Get More Jocko Willink is an intimidating looking man (see above). He’s also intimidatingly impressive. He’s a former Navy Seal who was awarded a Bronze and Silver Star in Iraq while leading Task Force Bruiser: the most decorated special forces unit in that war. He recently wrote

Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, led a letter to Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx hi

Originally from the Bahamas, Aliyah “Mamapain” Najm found her passion for cuisine while working at her parents’ restaurant. She eventually moved to Tallahassee, Florida where she and her then husband

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, was awarded an honorary degree from her alma mater

Texas Southern University (TSU) is releasing its fall performance measures through its agency submission of the 84th regular session of the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST). The

BY ANTON LUCANUS There has been an increased discussion about the relevance of GPA after graduation, specifically a Bachelor’s/Undergraduate degree. Most articles, however, offer only a one-sided o

Graduates at Alcorn State University reached the milestone of earning a college degree during this semester’s graduation ceremony. The 2017 Fall Commencement was held Friday, Dec. 8 at the Davey L.

The Board of Governors of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter announced the induction of eleven individuals into the prestigious Gold & Silver Circles. The Gold & Sil

Many of us like to tip a little extra during the holiday season. But it can be confusing to decide how much to give to whom. Follow these guidelines for appropriate holiday tipping. Cash or gifts? The experts at Emily Post recommend giving cash tips to service providers—like babysitters, doormen

Biology majors Chloe Rogers, senior, and Chania Tripp, sophomore, were just selected to participate in Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Winter College Mini-Semester Program taking place January 8-12,

Happy Holiday's from the President, First Lady and Oakwood University