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Wilberforce Students Launch Social Media Campaign to Save Infant Lives
15 to 16 of every 10,000 black babies born to do not live to their first birthday. That rate is twice that of any other U.S. ethnic group and three times that in some developing countries. WU Mass Communications Practicum and Center for Entrepreneurship students produced a website featuring podca
Investing Your Student Loan Money – Is It Legal and Should You Do It?
Investing student loans has been a hot button issue for many years. At the peak of the stock market in 2006, it was a commonly held belief that investing student loans was a wise and safe decision. Fast forward to today, with the bull market running in full force again, and investors are much mor
“Black-ish” Creator Kenya Barris and Wife Donate $1 Million to Alma Mater
TV producer and writer Kenya Barris, and his wife, Dr. Rainbow Barris, have given a gift of $1 million to Clark Atlanta University (CAU). Kenya Barris will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during Commencement Convocation at Clark Atlanta University on Monday, May 21, at 8 a.m. in the Pan
Central State University's Juan Scott prepares to defend title at NCAA Outdoor Championships this week
Central State University hurdler Juan Scott will attempt to defend his title in the 110 meter hurdles at this year's NCAA Div. II National Championships this week. Scott, a sophomore from Dayton, O
Past Racist Action Against Alabama State University Students Righted 58 Years Later
University president's request to State Board of Education superintendent brings about expunging files of ASU students disciplined for peacefully protesting segregation at the historic lunch counter s
4 Summer Scholarship & Financial Aid Tips
Before you get busy this summer, don’t forget to secure cash you need to get to the graduation finish line. Check these smart to-do’s off your list to win a rare scholarship and get a head start on fu
Book Find: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
May we immerse ourselves in a good read! Phil Jackson is a man I've admired since his days as a Coach of the Chicago Bulls! As I search for inspiration and good teachings to get through the j
Morgan’s 142nd Spring Commencement Shined Through the Rain
Nearly 1,000 Candidates Received Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degrees Rain was the backdrop, but achievement was at center stage for Morgan State University’s 142nd Spring Commencement Exercise
Renowned Pathologist Speaks as Part of Alabama State University/UAB's Comprehensive Cancer Center
Part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Partnership Between ASU & UAB WHEN: June 12, 9 a.m. - noon WHERE: ASU’s John Garrick Hardy Student Center - second floor. The Comprehensive Cancer
Cheyney University Recruiting 20 High School Students For 2018 National Summer Transportation Institute
Drone creation highlights sixth annual transportation program giving high school students exposure to transportation-related careers. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is actively recruiting twent
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES 2018 NURSING GRADUATES
The DSU Department of Nursing celebrated the newest eight graduates of the its program during its annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony, held May 11 in the Education and Humanities Theatre. The keynote spe
Watch Chadwick Boseman Give His Commencement Speech To The Graduates of Howard University 2018
From Howard University Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman provides words of inspiration to the Class of 2018 during Howard University's 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Wa
TSU continues to attract high achievers; student accepted to 160 colleges and nearly $9 million in scholarship
Jayla Woods, a recent graduate of Whitehaven High School in Memphis with nearly $9 million in scholarship offers to attend college, has decided to bring her talent to Tennessee State University. Woods, who has a weighted 4.2 grade point average and has been courted by more than 160 colleges, will
Flag Etiquette: When, Where and How to display the American Flag for Memorial Day
HBCU Members: How well do you know flag etiquette? Follow this guide from Nationwide to ensure you’re accurately displaying the American flag. The cardinal rule about displaying the American flag is to do it respectfully. In 1924, a committee of Army and Navy representatives met with other nat
Morgan SA+P Faculty Participate in 2018 Light City Festival
School of Architecture and Planning professor Pavlina Ilieva partnered with architect Kuo Pao Lian of PI.KL Studio to participate in the 2018 Light City festival. Together, the pair, in collaboration
Cheyney University Congratulates 2018 Graduates at 163rd Commencement Ceremony
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania celebrated its 163rd Commencement on Saturday, May 12, and welcomed a total of 236 graduates (including master’s candidates) to the network of alumni that represent
Alabama State University Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman & Vice Chairwoman
Darrell Hudson to serve as the new BOT chairman & Brenda Brown Hunter is the new BOT vice chairwoman The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has a new chairman and vice chairwoman. On Frida
Central State University Works Collaboratively with Ohio’s Public Universities to Close Degree Attainment Gap
Central State University, one of Ohio’s 14 institutions of higher education, is working collaboratively with public and private sectors to provide quality educational opportunities that support workfo
OSCAR NOMINATED ACTRESS TARAJI P. HENSON IS HEADED DOWN THE AISLE WITH NFL STAR KELVIN HAYDEN
Actress Taraji P. Henson enjoyed a beautiful Mother's Day which ended with a proposal from her handsome 34 year old NFL beau Kelvin Hayden. The two have been dating for two years. Henson whose caree
Bowie State University to Launch Newly Installed Solar Power System
Bowie State University is ready to launch a newly installed solar panel system, supporting the university’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint. President Aminta H. Breaux and officials from WGL Energ
OWN'S "QUEEN SUGAR" TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW YORK'S VULTURE FESTIVAL MAY 20TH
New York, NY (May 11, 2018) -- "Queen Sugar" has been announced as participant at Vulture Festival, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site to life, celebrating the best of to
VIOLA DAVIS AND JULIUS TENNON TALK "THE LAST DEFENSE" WITH TANISHA LAVERNE GRANT AT TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
The Last Defense explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of death row cases told over multiple episodes. In the case of a star college athlet