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AdFellows Program - HBCUConnect.com has teamed up with several companies to provide this excellent 8-month fellowship opportunity for college graduates, alumni, and those looking to make a career change to the marketing industry! The AdFellows program is your chance to start a career in

The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents has appointed Aminta Hawkins Breaux as president of Bowie State University (BSU), one of the USM’s 12 institutions. Breaux has served as the vi

By Ernest Bowker RIDGELAND — When he received an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game, one of college football’s most prestigious all-star games, Javancy Jones figured his reputation might precede him. His resumé was impressive enough. Seven All-America team selections from various

VARIETY- JIM ASWAD Among the many skills that Sean “Puff Daddy/P. Diddy” Combs has (or has not) displayed over the years, the greatest might be a preternatural ability at self-promotion that borders

Contact: Carlos Holmes (302) 857-6062 work (302) 399-5972 mobile cholmes@desu.edu More than 500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates will receive their diplomas at Delaware State University’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony, which will be h

By Leo Babauta How often are we anxious, frustrated, looking forward to something coming up, unhappy with ourselves, unhappy with others? How often are we not happy with what’s going on in thi

ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT TANISHA LAVERNE GRANT talks with director J. D. DILLARD and actor JACOB LATIMORE of the brand new SCI FI FILM "SLEIGHT. Jacob Latimore hits his acting stride as "Bo" the or

Free event! We know we can’t trust everything we read online, but how can we determine what to believe? Join NPR's Joshua Johnson along with a panel of experts to discuss how we can all be more critical news consumers. DATE Tuesday, May 9 6 p.m. LOCATION WHYY, Inc 150 6th Stre

Hollywood comes home to Fort Valley as actress Karan Kendrick is featured as the Fort Valley State University Commencement speaker. Kendrick has starred in movies and television shows that top the box office and Nielsen rankings, from the blockbusters like The Hunger Games and iconic films like Tyle

Research uncovered by a Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) faculty member is helping to shed light on a growing trend of urban segregation among newly created cities. Last fall, Dr. Russell Smit

Today, we’re talking about challenging ourselves… growing through artistic expression as well as education endveavors. An accomplished student from Paine College, Sheila Paige, is not your typical college student. Hear her impressive story as a working mom juggling those responsibilities with h

The 2017 NFL Draft is today. Several former HBCU football players are anticipating hearing their names called at some point this weekend. We are breaking down each of the notable draft hopefuls on

JTCC to hold 49th annual commencement ceremony on May 12 By Contributed Report CHESTERFIELD — John Tyler Community College will hold its 49th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the Multipurpose building at Virginia State University, lo

Xavier University of Louisiana, with 20-of-24 athletes scoring Saturday, won the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference women's outdoor track and field championship at Tad Gormley Stadium for the fourth tim

Former Livingstone College Blue Bear track star Quanera Hayes led her team in the 4x400m relays at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017. The USA women confidently collected their third straight 4x40

Both Texas Southern's men and women's basketball teams had successful seasons and their coaches are reaping the benefits. TxSo's Mike Davis and Johnetta Hayes-Perry both received two-year extensio

Oakwood University is the Tom Joyner Foundation School of the month for April 2017. Every dollar contributed through this program will be matched to give scholarships to Oakwood students. The goal of the "School of the Month" campaign is $40,000. On the first and third Thursday mornings i

Oakwood Farms manager Artis Sydney describes the organic farming process to President Pollard, as sales of produce began today with radishes and a variety of greens. Oakwood Farms is par

Xavier University of Louisiana swept all four Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week awards for April 17-23. The GCAC announced Tuesday that XULA's recipients are: • Women's field: Drew Chatters (junior from Lake Charles, La./St. Louis Catholic High School), who won the javelin

The Alabama State University Division of Institutional Advancement is taking nominations for its inaugural 50 under 50 awards.To nominate an alum, please complete the following information. (No

By : Lango Deen Victor R. McCrary, vice president for research and economic development at Morgan State University, is being recognized as the “2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the Howard University Graduate School” on Thursday, May 11. McCrary earned a doctorate in physical chemistry from How

PITCHER OF THE WEEK #8 Kayla Robins, Chowan (Sr., P - Mathews County, VA) Kayla Robins ran her season strikeout total to 295 after a 1-1 week. The senior pitched her first loss since March 25th after falling to BSU in extra innings on Friday, April 21st. The winning runs were unearned.

By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com EDISON -- One of World War II's Tuskegee Airmen will lead the township's 55th Annual Memorial Day Parade this year. Charles Nolley, a 99-year-old Edison resident, has been named the Grand Marshall in the upcoming parade, Mayor Thomas Lan