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Oh how I enjoy my Elders
To be acknowledged is a gift. I look down in humility. I shed tears out of desire to feel loved by thee. A chat is a gift. To learn about life through your eyes I will absorb you. How joyful
Good Morning!
We made it! We woke up this beautiful Saturday morning! Adventure is out there..... May we seek our pearl out of this Oyster of a 🌎 world. May you fill worthy of greatness. Take tim
JSU’s Jones rockets up draft boards
By Ernest Bowker RIDGELAND — When he received an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game, one of college football’s most prestigious all-star games, Javancy Jones figured his reputation might precede him. His resumé was impressive enough. Seven All-America team selections from various
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 13
Contact: Carlos Holmes (302) 857-6062 work (302) 399-5972 mobile cholmes@desu.edu More than 500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates will receive their diplomas at Delaware State University’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony, which will be h
Finding Beauty in Every Freakin’ Moment, No Matter What
By Leo Babauta How often are we anxious, frustrated, looking forward to something coming up, unhappy with ourselves, unhappy with others? How often are we not happy with what’s going on in thi
The Search for Truth in an Age of Fake News
Free event! We know we can’t trust everything we read online, but how can we determine what to believe? Join NPR's Joshua Johnson along with a panel of experts to discuss how we can all be more critical news consumers. DATE Tuesday, May 9 6 p.m. LOCATION WHYY, Inc 150 6th Stre
Actress Karan Kendrick Named Commencement Speaker
Hollywood comes home to Fort Valley as actress Karan Kendrick is featured as the Fort Valley State University Commencement speaker. Kendrick has starred in movies and television shows that top the box office and Nielsen rankings, from the blockbusters like The Hunger Games and iconic films like Tyle
Research from WSSU professor decodes ‘cities of color’ trend
Research uncovered by a Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) faculty member is helping to shed light on a growing trend of urban segregation among newly created cities. Last fall, Dr. Russell Smit
JENNIE: Sheila Paige is a single working mom AND a standout senior at Paine College
Today, we’re talking about challenging ourselves… growing through artistic expression as well as education endveavors. An accomplished student from Paine College, Sheila Paige, is not your typical college student. Hear her impressive story as a working mom juggling those responsibilities with h
The 2017 NFL Draft is today. NFL Draft 2017: Breaking down HBCU draft prospects
The 2017 NFL Draft is today. Several former HBCU football players are anticipating hearing their names called at some point this weekend. We are breaking down each of the notable draft hopefuls on
The Honorable Rosalyn R. Dance to deliver John Tyler Community College commencement address
JTCC to hold 49th annual commencement ceremony on May 12 By Contributed Report CHESTERFIELD — John Tyler Community College will hold its 49th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the Multipurpose building at Virginia State University, lo
Gold Nuggets win GCAC title for 4th time in 5 years
Xavier University of Louisiana, with 20-of-24 athletes scoring Saturday, won the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference women's outdoor track and field championship at Tad Gormley Stadium for the fourth tim
Former Livingstone College Track Star Leads Team at IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017
Former Livingstone College Blue Bear track star Quanera Hayes led her team in the 4x400m relays at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017. The USA women confidently collected their third straight 4x40
Texas Southern gives basketball coaches contract extensions
Both Texas Southern's men and women's basketball teams had successful seasons and their coaches are reaping the benefits. TxSo's Mike Davis and Johnetta Hayes-Perry both received two-year extensio
Oakwood University is the Tom Joyner Foundation School of the Month for April
Oakwood University is the Tom Joyner Foundation School of the month for April 2017. Every dollar contributed through this program will be matched to give scholarships to Oakwood students. The goal of the "School of the Month" campaign is $40,000. On the first and third Thursday mornings i
Oakwood Farms Opens for Business
Oakwood Farms manager Artis Sydney describes the organic farming process to President Pollard, as sales of produce began today with radishes and a variety of greens. Oakwood Farms is par
XULA sweeps four GCAC Player of the Week awards
Xavier University of Louisiana swept all four Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week awards for April 17-23. The GCAC announced Tuesday that XULA's recipients are: • Women's field: Drew Chatters (junior from Lake Charles, La./St. Louis Catholic High School), who won the javelin
Nominate an Alumnus for ASU's 50 Under 50 Awards
The Alabama State University Division of Institutional Advancement is taking nominations for its inaugural 50 under 50 awards.To nominate an alum, please complete the following information. (No
Scientist of the Year Wins Howard University Accolade
By : Lango Deen Victor R. McCrary, vice president for research and economic development at Morgan State University, is being recognized as the “2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the Howard University Graduate School” on Thursday, May 11. McCrary earned a doctorate in physical chemistry from How
CIAA Softball Weekly Honors #8
PITCHER OF THE WEEK #8 Kayla Robins, Chowan (Sr., P - Mathews County, VA) Kayla Robins ran her season strikeout total to 295 after a 1-1 week. The senior pitched her first loss since March 25th after falling to BSU in extra innings on Friday, April 21st. The winning runs were unearned.
Tuskegee Airman to lead Edison Memorial Day parade
By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com EDISON -- One of World War II's Tuskegee Airmen will lead the township's 55th Annual Memorial Day Parade this year. Charles Nolley, a 99-year-old Edison resident, has been named the Grand Marshall in the upcoming parade, Mayor Thomas Lan
From 'Cookbook' to Inquiry
Dr. Stephanie Dance-Barnes knows that science starts in the lab. “When students take the lead in developing the types of experiments that are conducted in the research-based laboratory, they gain a better understanding of scientific concepts,” says Dance-Barnes (left), an associate professor of b
Morehouse Rugby Club Receives National Support In Effort To Expand Team
By D. Aileen Dodd Interest in the Morehouse College Rugby Club is growing as athletes and national supporters rally to help the winning team become more competitive in the sport. The club rece