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Krishun Lovelace, Mr. LeMoyne-Owen College, wins national Mr. HBCU crown
Krishun Lovelace, Mr. LeMoyne-Owen College, wins national Mr. HBCU crown Mr. LeMoyne-Owen College Krishun Lovelace added another title to his name Saturday (Feb. 3) when he was crowned Mr. HBCU during
Lane College 2018 Founder's Day Celebration
Lane College is excited to announce that our 4th Annual Founder’s Day Scholarship Dinner and Gala will feature Gospel Legend Yolanda Adams on Sunday, March 4, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., in the J.F. Lane He
Kentucky State University and Hope Street Group announce the creation of the Opportunity Access Network
Kentucky State University and Hope Street formally announced their partnership in the creation of the Opportunity Access Network Feb. 15 on the University campus. Kentucky State University Presiden
Lumber Company feeds fraternal bonds
Around JCSU, people talk about the Lumber Company—but until recently it had little to do with hardwood. The Lumber Company, a group of gridiron alumni, are famed for supporting JCSU football and provi
Black History Month Program to feature SCLC President/CEO Mr. Charles Steele Jr.
By Sherry Shephard Mr. Charles Steele Jr., President/CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), will be the featured speaker for Jarvis Christian College's Black History Month
Dream chaser: Honor student receives Princeton fellowship
Abdoulaye Ba jumped up and down with excitement after checking his email in an empty JSU computer lab on Friday, Feb. 1. The junior political science major was unable to curb his elation or hide the s
Howard University School of Divinity Recognized as World-Changing Seminary
Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) has been named a winner on The Center for Faith and Service’s “Seminaries that Change the World” Class of 2017-18 list. Howard University School of Divi
‘Consummate professional’ instructor looks not for accolades
Here at Hinds Community College there is an employee who goes above and beyond for his students. At this person’s request, he (or she!) shall remain anonymous. Hailing from the coast, this person a
A Look Back at the Historic Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Nationwide Foundation Donates $1 Million to the Nation’s First African-American Museum A concept a century in the making is finally happening thanks in part to a $1 million gift from the Nationwide Foundation. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — an idea fi
"Get Out" A Major Winner At The AAFCA Awards Ceremony; Many Black Hollywood Stars In Attendance
The African American Film Critics Association in sponsorship with The Home Depot Retool Your School initiative recently hosted their annual AAFCA Award ceremony at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, Ca
Oakwood University Honors Community Heroes
A new feature of Oakwood University's celebration of Black History Month is awarding Community Heroes for their dedicated and innovative contributions to Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama. Wi
Oakwood University Pre-Alumni Council Takes Atlanta by Storm
Last Wednesday, February 7, the Pre-Alumni Council members boarded a van headed for Atlanta for the UNCF Leadership Conference. The conference marked the 72nd annual meeting of UNCF’s National Alumni
Hampton University Celebrates 13th Annual Easter by-the-Bay E-G-G-stravaganza
Children 10 years old and younger and their parents are invited to come out and celebrate a day of Easter fun. Hampton University and Pomoco Auto Group will host the 13th Annual Easter by-the-Bay E-
Fisk University Receives $1 Million Gift from
Fisk University has announced a $1 million gift from Robert W. Norton, a retired Pfizer executive and member of the Fisk University Board of Trustees, and his wife Janice. The Norton’s gift will be us
Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Cellist Shana Tucker to Headline Smooth Jazz II Concert on February 18, at FSU
Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Cellist Shana Tucker will headline Fayetteville State University's (FSU) Smooth Jazz Flow II concert, featuring Fayetteville renowned jazz saxophonist, Reggie Codrington on