Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that five education bills were marked up by the House Education and the Workforce Committee last week. One of the bills was introduced by Congresswoman Adams; the HBCU Capital Financing Act (H.R. 5530) w ...
Posted Friday, July 1st 2016 at 7:45PM
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Oakwood University is excited to announce its Fall 2016 Registration Incentives!
All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) who register and financially clear by Thursday, July 28 by 5:00 p.m. (CST) will have the opportu ...
Posted Thursday, June 30th 2016 at 7:20PM
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Courtesy of FastCompany.com
By: Lydia Dishman
Analysis of census data ranks the best cities for underrepresented minorities working in tech.
"If the American economy was the Titanic and the iceberg that sank the Titanic was the financial cris ...
Posted Thursday, June 30th 2016 at 4:53PM
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In light of her many accolades, Tonille Watkis will represent the state of Connecticut as an ambassador of the national premier pageant for women of color at nationals this August.
Tonille is an alumna of Adelphi University and London Academy of M ...
Posted Thursday, June 30th 2016 at 2:00PM
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Members of the family of Anna Knight have various roles in the upcoming film, "Free State of Jones," starring Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey.
The movie is inspired by the life of Newton Knight, a poor, defiant farmer from Mississippi, wh ...
Posted Thursday, June 23rd 2016 at 3:15PM
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The Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Internship Program was created to establish a pipeline of talented HBCU students to Capitol Hill. A recent study commissioned by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Stu ...
Posted Wednesday, June 22nd 2016 at 2:01PM
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The Tom Joyner Foundation and Allen University are sponsoring a Jazz Scholarship Brunch June 25 to raise money to help students at the Historically Black College and University located in Columbia, S.C.
The brunch will take place between 9:30 a.m. ...
Posted Monday, June 20th 2016 at 2:30PM
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The Southern Africa Classic Tour is the most complete tour of the wonders of southern Africa. From cosmopolitan Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa to the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park in Botswana, to majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, discover the best of southern Africa.
Enjoy th ...
Posted Friday, June 17th 2016 at 6:25PM
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Does your child wish they were still playing in the band or singing in the choir, even though school is out? Well, good news; Alabama State University’s Department of Music has opened registration for its Middle School Summer Music Camp.
The Music ...
Posted Wednesday, June 15th 2016 at 2:49PM
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The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) state convention ended with a new slate of officers for the year 2016-2017. Dr. Charles Edwards was elected as the new Texas State Commander. Dr. Edwards has been a member of the DAV for more than 22 years and has ...
Posted Tuesday, June 14th 2016 at 3:49PM
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WVAS Presents Montgomery Screening of ‘The Amazing Nina Simone’
WHAT: Compelling documentary on the life of singer, songwriter, pianist and activist Nina Simone.
WHEN: Saturday, June 11; reception begins at 3 p.m., documentary starts at 4 p.m.
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Posted Wednesday, June 8th 2016 at 1:53PM
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Originally published April 1, 2016 by JL Carter Sr.
Two days ago, a Louisiana State University endowed professor wrote a heartbreaking Times-Picayune editorial on the physical degradation of Southern University’s Baton Rouge campus. In a winding, ...
Posted Monday, June 6th 2016 at 2:41PM
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Parents in search of activities featuring both fun & enrichment for their kids will find a host of options at ASU. From academics, sports, fitness & self-enrichment, ASU’s summer camps offers something for everyone.
All the kids and young adults i ...
Posted Friday, May 27th 2016 at 2:19PM
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Alabama State University’s Levi Watkins Learning Center (LWLC) is featuring a new exhibit titled "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Alabama State University Connection."
On display on the first floor of the LWLC until September 2016, the three-pane ...
Posted Monday, May 23rd 2016 at 2:46PM
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Roundtable - "Tapping talent" HBCU's and the Tech Industry. Moderator: Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Tune in. rainbowpush.org intel.com internationalmediatv.com youtube.com/johnnieburrellstv ...
Posted Wednesday, May 11th 2016 at 3:39PM
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WHEN: Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: ASU's Dunn-Oliver Acadome banquet room.
The Alabama Breastfeeding Summit will be held at Alabama State University this Friday from 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. in the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome's banquet room, whi ...
Posted Wednesday, May 11th 2016 at 1:46PM
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Bowie State to Graduate About 650 Students
Often called “one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,” Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) will address about 650 Bowie State University graduates and their families at spri ...
Posted Tuesday, May 10th 2016 at 6:06PM
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Allen University is still accepting applications for Fall 2016. A great college value in the heart of Columbia, S.C.
Admission requirements and Adult Learners Program Admission include:
- Complete University Application
- Submit High School T ...
Posted Monday, May 9th 2016 at 2:29PM
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Alcorn State University students, faculty, staff, legislators and community leaders gathered to help the School of Education and Psychology celebrate their momentous achievement.
The School celebrated becoming the first historically black college ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 at 2:04PM
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Harriet Tubman and President Andrew Jackson lived on opposite sides of the American experience.
Tubman, a black woman, escaped slavery to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to lead slaves to freedom. Jackson, the son ...
Posted Thursday, April 21st 2016 at 2:22PM
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Originally posted by TMCF.com
http://tmcf.org/community-news/albany-state-students-protest-to-keep-hbcu-status-in-mission-statement/8504
Hundreds of Albany State University students walked out of a presentation Friday by the school’s president in ...
Posted Wednesday, April 6th 2016 at 5:32PM
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Original article courtesy of The Chicago Maroon
http://chicagomaroon.com/2016/03/31/anatomy-of-a-trump-supporter/
Obama’s policies didn’t create future Trump fans, but his presidency pushed them over the edge.
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Posted Wednesday, April 6th 2016 at 2:51PM
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WHAT:
JCSU Faculty/Guest Concert
WHEN:
Thursday and Friday, April 7-8, 2016 at 7 p.m. both nights
WHERE:
Charlotte Ballet
701 N. Tryon Street
COST:
General admission is $5 cash at the door.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Resident choreogr ...
Posted Wednesday, April 6th 2016 at 1:40PM
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National Walking Day is Wednesday
Alabama State University, American Heart Association & others team-up & invite the public to walk with us.
National Walking Day is Wednesday and ASU has partnered with the American Heart Association and others ...
Posted Monday, April 4th 2016 at 7:53PM
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