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Oprah Winfrey is feeling generous yet again. Last month, according to a new story by Perez Hilton, the talk-show queen made a pit stop at Hearst Publications -- who put out her monthly O Magazine -- and gave everyone a number of gifts, regardless of how long the staffer had worked there: * A new iPad (great for tech geeks) * A leather suitcase with their initials engraved in them (great for people who like suitcases) * A check for $10,000 (great for everyone) What's the

Rust College added more versatility with the last addition to the 2010-11 Lady Bearcat’s volleyball Squad. The Lady Bearcat’s volleyball program added Olivia C. McKinsey of Farmington, New Mexico o

Hampton University, Saint Augustine's College and Langston University are the top HBCU athletics programs based on the final standings of the 2009-10 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup. Hampton was ta

Four years from the date in which Harris-Stowe State University opened its first residence hall — the Rev. Dr. William G. Gillespie Residence Hall and Student Center - it is proud to announce the grou

SHOW AIR DATE: Thursday, July 1st, 2010: In this show, we will discuss the the importance of traveling whether you are a high school student, college student, alumni, average-joe, hot-shot, young, old, tall, short, etc. We will explore why you should travel, why it is important, and places you should go if you do not know where to start. Travel is important to every age group.Feel free to call in with your thoughts. Listen to internet radio with HBCU Connect on Blog Talk Radio <ob

Former Nettleton basketball standout Blake Birks is a believer that everything works out according to God's plan. But even though he feels like his signing with Rust College is where he is supposed

Only being and doing your B.E.S.T. is good enough. This is what has driven the author, Dr. Patricia Larkins Hicks, through the years—and which she hopes will also push others to achieve their desired

SHOW AIR DATE: Thursday, June 24th, 2010: In this show, we will discuss the tendency of non-Caucasian people to "act white". What does it mean to act white and is that term not appropriate. When someone acts white, what does it mean they are doing? Are the less intelligent calling it that, when people try to be more intelligent and proper when interfacing with others? Should it be called acting intelligent rather than acting white? Feel free to call in with your thoughts.

SHOW AIR DATE: Thursday, June 17th, 2010: This week we talk about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in America. There are officially 105 HBCUs in America and US

After careful deliberation, the Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees reached a consensus to continue its search for the institution’s next president. “The Board has decided to take its time t

Finally - a place where you can voice your opinion. Welcome to the HBCU Online Radio Show. Come and join us this Thursday where we discuss HBCU issues and the HBCU community, things going on with the web site, HBCUConnect, and other general topic areas of discussion. Not only is this a call-in show, but if you do not want to call in but still take part in the discussion, we have a chat room that you can join while the show is in progress. Join us this Thursday at 6:00 pm EST by going to

Fergenia H. Hood, was named 2010 Mississippi Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Ambassador for her dedication to the RIF mission and exemplary volunteer record at ICS Head Start. “I am very excited about

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) of Nashville, Tennessee annually recognizes a supporter of one of the 130 Methodist colleges across the nation. This year, the Foundation and R

On this historic 145th year of Bowie State University’s founding, two icons received candidates for honorary degrees: Sam Gilliam for Doctor of Fine Arts and Catherine Liggins Hughes, for Doctor of Hu

Rust College congratulates Ms. Ereca King, who was elected Miss Rust for the 2010-2011 academic year. Ms. King is a native of Pontotoc, Mississippi and is the daughter of Jeffrey and Kim King. King is a senior, majoring in political science/pre-law.

Doris Ann Dearing Johnson a native of Aberdeen, Miss., Class of 1968, was sworn in as President of the Texas Medical Association Alliance, May 1, at the 93rd Session. She is the first African America

Manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift are the four cardinal principals in which the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded upon. Living true to these principals, members of the Kappa Beta

When Victoria Little walked across Bowie State University's commencement stage to receive her bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1980, she had no idea that she would receive a master's degree in Organizational Communications from her alma mater 30 years later.

I recently read about a seller on Craigslist who was selling a diamond ring. He was contacted by a potential buyer and they wanted to see the ring in person. So they make they way to the seller's home

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has been awarded PepsiCo's Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Award. The award is part of PepsiCo's prestigious Chairman's Award, the highest honor the com

Managed Health Services (MHS) will sponsor the Indiana Black Expo's (IBE) 40th Anniversary Family Reunion. It is a two-day Community Festival held Father's Day Weekend, on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from

In Seductive Delusions Gerard Henry shares aspects of his personal testimony as he talks about sexuality and the new sexual ethic. He also talks about how the bombardment of sexual images on TV, billboards, the internet and other forms of media continually assaults the message of sexual integr

Ralph Metcalfe was serving his country in World War II when Xavier University of Louisiana made history at the 1942 Penn Relays Carnival. This weekend the former Xavier coach and the relay team he ass

Benjamin L. Hooks, who as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for 16 years championed minorities in an increasingly conservative political era, died at his home in Memphis.

The plan also includes $255-million a year to help historically black colleges, as outlined in the House bill. President Obama signed into law some legislation to overhaul the student-loan system, promising annual inflation-adjusted increases in the maximum Pell Grant and more