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This Week on The Black Scholars Index - February 14, 2011
The week, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. A. Wade Boykin, a distinguished researcher in psychology and education - http://www.blackscholarsindex.com/2011/02/dr-a-wade-boykin-distinguished-re
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The Black Scholars Index now has a general enewsletter! This will help you stay connected with us, even if you are not on FB, Twitter, or HBCU Connect networks. Please join today! http://www.blac
Myles & Ayesha Black Inventors Match Game - FREE for Black History Month Only! Download yours now!
By Popular Demand, The Myles & Ayesha Black Inventors Match Game is now FREE for Black History Month Only (iPhone & Android). We'll add 9 more inventions in March and the price will go back to $0.99.
This Week on The Black Scholars Index - February 7, 2011
‎ This week, we pay special tribute to Dr. Victor Ukpolo, Chancellor of the Southern University of New Orleans. There is a proposal to test the feasibility of merging SUNO with
UPDATED 2/10: WatotoMemphis ensemble to perform at Rust
Due to the inclement weather, the Lyceum Event scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2011 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Doxey Morehouse Auditorium. The Rust C
The Myles & Ayesha Black Inventors Match Game now on the Android Market!
Hey Everyone, We have finally published the android version of the Myles & Ayesha Black Inventors Match Game. Download your copy now! https://market.android.com/details?id=com.blackInventors.Ma
PRESS: Visions, Voices, Viewpoints and Victories Of African American Artists Opening Reception a Huge Success!
By Taki S. Raton Over 100 people were in attendance during the five hours of the January 21 gala reception opening Friday, January 21 at the Peltz Gallery African American artist’s exhibit according to gallery owner Cissie Peltz “At one point, it was very difficult even getting to the kitchen
CDC Leaders to Discuss HIV Crisis in Black Communities
On this National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Monday, Feb. 7), we are reminded that African Americans, more than any other race or ethnicity, face the most severe rates of HIV in the United States.
Stillman to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is Monday, February 7. Stillman College has joined "HBCU Get Communities Tested," an initiative, aimed at engaging students and supporters of historicall
Harris-Stowe to Offer Free Tax Preparation Service and Low-Income Tax Clinic
Harris-Stowe State University and the Anheuser-Busch School of Business proudly announces its free tax preparation service and low-income tax clinic, from February 3-April 16, 2011. Free tax servi
Florida Memorial University Greets Corporate Leaders For Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP)
Exchanging ideas and aspirations is always a good idea. Committed to this belief, Florida Memorial University has agreed to host the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP). The prestigious event, whi
Tupelo/Lee County Alumni Club Makes Donation To Rust
Rust College President Dr. David L. Beckley graciously accepted a check for $6,300 on February 1, 2011 from Rev. Clarence Smith on behalf of the Tupelo/Lee County United Negro College Fund Committee.
Lewis Trucking and Rust Collaborate In Campaign To Market The College
Rust College President Dr. David L. Beckley welcomes the Rust banner currently displayed by Steve Lewis, owner of Lewis Trucking, LLC. “We appreciate Lewis Trucking for promoting Rust College throu
Rust receives donation from ICS
Rust College Vice President Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards graciously accepted a check for $3,500 on January 31, 2011 from Mrs. Eloise McClinton, executive director, Institute for Community Services, Incorpor
Stillman Hosts Viewing Party to Raise Funds for UCNF
Stillman held it's annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Super Viewing Party Saturday, January 29 at the McDonald Hughes Center in Tuscaloosa. This year, UNCF paid tribute to music icon, Chaka Khan.
Stillman Art Instructor's Work to be Showcased at DeLuce Art Gallery in Missouri
Keyser Wilson's painting "Remnants" has been selected for display in a national juried exhibition, entitled EPHEMERA, at Olive DeLuce Art Gallery at Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville,
Stillmanites Make Quilt in Commemoration of Brown Memorial's 130th Church Anniversary
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church is celebrating their 130th anniversary this year in a unique way. Lifelong member Yvonne Wells conceived an idea to combine an assortment of quilts, made by several
Leshell in Black Enterprise Magazine (Feb. 2011 issue)
If you haven't already, go get your copy of the Feb. issue of Black Enterprise Magazine. Check out page 46 for information about me, some of my work, and how to engage kids in science. :)
This Week on The Black Scholars Index - January 31, 2011
This week, The Black Scholars Index features Tahir Hemphill - a graphic designer and linguistic researcher who combined the two to form a visual ethnographic database of Hip-Hop called 'Hip-Hop Word C
Data Solutions President and CEO to Speak at ASU Founders’ Day Convocation
Distinguished alumna and notable businesswoman Deborah Scott Thomas will deliver the keynote address at Alabama State University’s 111th Founder’s Day Convocation on Friday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. in the
Dr. Sy Oliver featured presenter for Rust Ida B. Wells / Roy Wilkins Lecture Series
Dr. Sylvester Oliver, chair, Division of Humanities, Rust College, will give a lecture on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in the Heard Auditorium, McCarty-Varnell BCS Center at 7:00 p.m. The presentati
Gyptian, Jagged Edge, Slim From 112 To Perform At Florida Memorial's Homecoming
Florida Memorial University is really steppin’ it up for its 2011 Homecoming Greek Step Show and Concert. This year, Gyptian, Jagged Edge and Slim from 112 will perform during the University’s annual
Thelma Cook Named Chairperson of Harris-Stowe State University Board Of Regents
The Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents has a new chairperson, Thelma V. Cook, known as a community volunteer and business leader. The board also has a new vice chairman, Charles H. Hoessle
This week on The Black Scholars Index - January 24, 2011
This week, The Black Scholars Index features Kaya Henderson, the Interim Chancellor of DC Public Schools - http://www.blackscholarsindex.com/2011/01/kaya-henderson-interim-chancellor-of-dc-public-scho
California Bishop to participate in Rust 145 Commencement
Rust College is pleased to announce that Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. has agreed to be its special stage guest during its 145 Commencement. "I am honored by your invitation and look forward to bein