On a night filled with honors and accolades, Tynesha Lewis, women's head basketball coach at Elizabeth City State University, was awarded the Clarence "Big House" Gaines Division 2 College Basketball Coach of the Year, by the National Sports Media As ...
Posted Wednesday, June 28th 2023 at 11:08AM
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Rebecca Inge, a 75-year-old woman from Raleigh, N.C., has graduated from Shaw University, an HBCU. She began pursuing her college degree there 57-years ago.
In 1965, Inge, who was then living in Sanford, Fla., said she left home to pursue a colleg ...
Posted Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 5:26PM
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Looking for an amazing opportunity to pursue your education? We've got exciting news for HBCU students! The Scholarships for HBCU Students 2023 are now open for applications. In this informative article, we'll guide you through the eligibility criter ...
Posted Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 5:20PM
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For some students, attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the U.S. aligns with their personal and professional goals. However, as both the inflation rate and cost-of-living expenses increase, affording rising tuition can be a ...
Posted Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 12:14PM
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Morgan State University is making big changes, according to the Baltimore Business Journal.
A little over two miles from the historically-Black college lies an abandoned building, once known as Lake Clifton Eastern High School. 59-acres-long and ...
Posted Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 10:29AM
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A Morehouse graduate is working to change the culture around professional athletes and wealth management.
Rashaun Williams created Antimatter Business Partners (ABP) firm to help Black athletes manage and grow their money. Williams’ primary strate ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 6:35PM
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Showmanship is as essential as leadership for student performers in the role
The first performance for Tennessee State University head drum major Joshua Knox couldn’t have been more pressure-packed.
Knox led about 50 members of Tennessee Stat ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 6:33PM
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HBCU 5K fundraising run/walk
The 16th annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk took place on Saturday morning. The annual event raises money for HBCU students.
ATLANTA - Thousands of runners hit the streets on Saturday morning to help ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 6:20PM
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Enrollment numbers have skyrocketed at Hampton University. This fall, the HBCU (Historically Black College University) will welcome a freshman class of 1,292 students.
The university’s president, Darrell K. Williams, is credi ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 6:18PM
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Nationwide — Meet Byron Jennings, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University who is now the founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, the largest Black-owned payroll, HR, and benefits provider in the country that uses its own software. To celebrate ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 5:54PM
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It's a proud moment!
A’myri Phillips and Cali Johnson both just graduated from Dekaney High School in Houston, Texas, Spring ISD reports. Accomplished students, both girls fought through personal obstacles to excel academically. Now their hard wor ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 5:52PM
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The 2023 BET Awards, known as "culture's biggest night," aired Sunday night live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The show honored the 50th anniversary of hip-hip and delivered iconic performances from acts new and old. Current hitma ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 3:48PM
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Morehouse College, nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, is a renowned institution with a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and fostering leadership among its students. From its founding in 1867 to ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 1:06PM
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A North Carolina high school football player completed his senior year as one of the nation’s top student-athletes. With a 4.1 GPA, the young man received acceptance letters from top colleges such as Princeton, Dartmouth, Duke, North Carolina A&T, Mo ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 12:21PM
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — His mission is to give back to people in the city of Jacksonville.
For more than two years, Marine veteran Charlie Griffin has used his retirement checks to buy food to feed the homeless in downtown Jacksonville and in 2022, h ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 12:02PM
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On June 9, 2023, the Justice Department announced its historic indictment of President Donald Trump. Few people know that exactly 20 years ago from that date, a prominent Black judge in Miami died before his name would be placed on the federal courth ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 11:50AM
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Larry Payne grew up in north Louisiana before enjoying a majorly successful career in the energy industry, but it was the years he spent as a student at Grambling State University (GSU) that made one of the biggest impacts on his life.
Now a retir ...
Posted Monday, June 26th 2023 at 11:11AM
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You got questions? We got answers. Just Askin' is a Tennessean initiative that answers your burning questions about Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Got a Just Askin' question for us? Email justaskin@tennessean.com and your question could appear i ...
Posted Friday, June 23rd 2023 at 5:48PM
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Editor's note: You got questions? We got answers. Just Askin' is a Tennessean initiative that answers your burning questions about Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Created by our nosy newsroom of Nashville reporters.
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Posted Friday, June 23rd 2023 at 5:45PM
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Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) is looking for diverse talent to join their renowned team, particularly Black professionals to fill the role of ESG Consultant. As a leading consulting firm in energy, environmental, and natural resource polic ...
Posted Friday, June 23rd 2023 at 4:06PM
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Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for Community Development and affordable housing? Look no further! Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) is actively searching for a skilled and dedicated Project Manager to join their Real Est ...
Posted Friday, June 23rd 2023 at 12:47PM
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (June 21, 2023) – In May, the Annual African-American Collegiate Golfers Hall of Fame Conference took place where Howard University recent graduate Kendel Abrams (York, Pa.) was inducted as part of the continuing growth of diver ...
Posted Thursday, June 22nd 2023 at 5:23PM
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PHOENIX -- Hylan Hall was on the path to being drafted out of high school, but an injury during his senior year delayed that dream.
Little did the outfielder know there would be plenty of opportunities ahead of him, including receiving advice from ...
Posted Thursday, June 22nd 2023 at 5:14PM
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Florida A&M University alumnus G. Scott Uzzell has been named Vice President/GM, North America, NIKE Inc.
He was previously President & CEO of Converse, Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of the business globally and successfully retur ...
Posted Thursday, June 22nd 2023 at 4:51PM
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