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Best books of 2019, so far
Amazon Books editors share their picks for best books of 2019. Which will you read first? By Amazon Book Editors 2019 is halfway through, the weather is getting warmer, and it’s time for awkward s
How to Play Chess for Beginners: Rules and Basic Strategy
No matter what your age is, it's never too late to learn how to play chess. To help you get started learning the great game of chess, we've created this beginner's guide. This guide will teach you the
The Great Grandmother of HBCUConnect!
Mattie Moss loved her some Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune! It is a great way to stay atop of current trivia and events!
Skegee Spotlight: Taryn Stewart
Among this spring’s class of 2019 graduates is Taryn Stewart, who credits Tuskegee University with preparing her for more than just her career, but for life as well. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she graduated this past spring with a dual degree in accounting and supply chain management. Selec
10 Ways to Help Birds
It's easy to make real progress in helping birds by taking a few simple, everyday actions. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. Brew a Bird-Friendly Roast Drinking shade-grown coffee is one of
General Motors Gives the Iconic Chevy Blazer a Reboot with Help from This Young, Black Aerodynamics Engineer
What do you think of when you think of who typically drives a Chevy Blazer; a white dude—maybe in the Midwest or South? Someone who lives for off-roading their vehicle through dirt trails? Well, the Chevy Blazer has gotten a reboot in 2019. General Motors is targeting its new lineup of crossover
"SNOWFALL" CAST EMOTIONALLY REFLECT ON THE SHOW'S CREATOR THE LATE OSCAR NOMINATED DIRECTOR JOHN SINGLETON
On Monday July 8, 2019 the cast of "Snowfall" celebrated its season 3 premiere and closed out its 5 city press tour at USC. A bitter sweet occasion as USC was where the show's creator John Singleton t
$2.25 Million Awarded to Alabama State University for its Bioengineering and NanoBiotechnology
ASU's grant will enhance its successful efforts with its research capabilities, STEM education and emerging technology. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a five-year $2.25 million d
Alabama State University Awarded $1.47 Million from NIH to Train Students in Biomedical Research!
Alabama State University has been awarded a five-year, $1.47 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to train minority students to become future scientists in the field of biomedica
The truth about gaming disorder, from Fortnite to World of Warcraft
As the number of young gamers has risen sharply, so have addiction narratives Alex Hern @alexhern Gaming disorder may be a newly recognised condition, but disordered gaming is anything but new. In 2010, a Korean couple was arrested for fatal child neglect spurred by an obsession with Prius
It's a no brainer, but sometimes a young driver needs a seat belt reminder.
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College life can invoke Desperation
How does a student navigate their predicament alone? I found myself as a student working to attend class, maintain a job in order to pay rent for an apartment, spend time with new found friends,
The Wedding of Dale Bronner and Alexa Brown
Videography Services by www.youngestsonproductions.com Youngest Son Productions: 'Maximum Coverage - Minimum Footprint Blessed to be chosen to capture such a special day for such a special couple.
#TBT: Pick Up Sticks
Pick up Sticks has been around for hundreds of years, but it is such an old game that many people do not know how to play anymore. Playing Pick up Sticks is very easy and fun, so keep reading if you w
College Life 101: "Be Real"
#Tip: When you get to college do not try to be someone you are not. Like, don't try to change your name or throw on some fake contacts just to feel more likeable. #Because: When I went
UnitedHealth Group Announces Atlanta HBCU Partnership, $8.25 Million Investment
-Investment funds Atlanta University Center Consortium Data Science Initiative -Program expands access to training programs for minority undergraduate students -Funding supports the launch of clas
July Checklist for Soon-to-be College Freshmen
Follow this list during the month of July to ensure you're on the right track to be prepared for college! During the summer before your freshman year of college, it’s imperative to get many tasks accomplished so that you’re prepared for the year ahead. From getting paperwork completed to s
THE CAST OF JOHN SINGLETON'S "SNOWFALL" TALK ABOUT THE LATE DIRECTOR'S LEGACY WITH TANISHA LAVERNE GRANT
Entertainment journalist and red carpet correspondent Tanisha LaVerne Grant REPORTING LIVE from the red carpet at the season 3 New York City premiere of John Singleton's hit FX show "Snowfall." John S
How I Ditched Debt: Redefining ‘Best Life,’ Scaling Back
Paying off debt isn’t always a linear journey. For Sonia Sears, a social worker at a charter school and a mental health clinic, it’s been more of a zigzag. She successfully paid off close to $80,000 of debt in 2016 — a combination of credit card debt, student loans and a car loan — but later amas
Make new memories this Independence Holiday!
Enjoy the different phases of ways you celebrate. From rocking the perfect outfit, to getting with the right friends, to watch the Fireworks or not; No matter what, surround yourself with good vibes. Do you know what countries are included in the Americas? Check this out: https://en.wikiped
Alcorn State University family officially welcomes 20th president, Dr. Felecia M. Nave
Hundreds of excited Alcorn State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community supporters turned out to graciously welcome the university's 20th and first female president onto campus.
Two Oakwood University Legends Publish Book on Preaching
by Dale Galusha, President, Pacific Press Publishing Association Drs. Mervyn A. Warren and Benjamin F. Reaves are two of the original teachers of preaching at Oakwood University for a half-century.
New UNCF Scholarship Offers Oakwood University Students Debt Relief
UNCF, in partnership with African Pride® and JFM® Curl Peace™, announced a program that will transform the lives of African American/Black students dealing with crippling student loan debt. This focus
UNCF Study, Proves HBCUS Out-Perform Expectations in Graduating Students, Strengthening Economies
Original story on UNCF.org HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight, a research report released today by UNCF, makes a strong case for a powerful proposition: Given their small average size and a history
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