By: Hannah Purnell
A tradition rich in history Share: The First HBCUs
Before the Civil War, higher education for African American students was virtually nonexistent. The few who did receive schooling, such as Fredrick Douglass, often studied ...
Posted Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 at 2:26PM
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By: Macon Telegraph
The new Morehouse School of Medicine dean is vowing to contribute to a healthier Georgia -- fittingly enough, since she hails from the heart of Georgia.
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, a native of Macon, took the job Wednesday. ...
Posted Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 at 2:16PM
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By Tidewater News
Hats off to those involved with reactivating the Franklin-Southampton Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Initially formed about 15 years ago, Kappa Alpha Psi is a service organization of predominantly black membership formed on Christi ...
Posted Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 at 12:40PM
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By Business Wire
Is your fraternity or sorority ready to be crowned the next Sprite Step Off champion? If so, get your best moves working because Sprite Step Off is back and better than ever.
“Sprite sees stepping as a vehicle to empower thi ...
Posted Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 at 12:29PM
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By R. Asmerom
In the past year, the lack of African-Americans in Silicon Valley has been well-documented. But no one needs a report or study to really understand how much Blacks are lacking in the behind-the-scenes action of the tech space. It’ ...
Posted Monday, March 21st 2011 at 6:08PM
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By Naeem McFadden
More than 100 youth group steppers took to the stage for a night of entertainment during Saturday’s Step 2 Greatness competition.
“It’s a community step show and we’re basically just trying to come out do something f ...
Posted Monday, March 21st 2011 at 5:56PM
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By Debra Mason
Students who have published three stories on faith, ethics or spirituality are invited to enter the 2011 Chandler Award for Student Writer of the Year in Religion for a chance to collect $600 in cash. Winners also receive free trave ...
Posted Monday, March 21st 2011 at 3:36PM
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By: Rebecca E. Chastang
The National Center for Border Security and Immigration, A Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence at the University of Texas at El Paso Announces:
The 2011 Homeland Security Summer Scholars Academy Undergradu ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 8:02PM
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By: Tuskegee University
Microsoft hosted a “Realizing Your Dreams: Imagine Cup” event at Tuskegee University on March 7. This is the first year Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been involved in the technology and engineering i ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 7:50PM
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By: The Daily Caller
President Barack Obama’s childhood has been widely discussed, and (by some) hotly debated, but much less is known about the man hoping to become the second black president, Herman Cain.
By now, most political junkies kno ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 7:42PM
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By: Drjelks
A study released Monday shows growing disparity between graduation rates for white and black players at schools in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
An annual report by the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Diver ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 7:35PM
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By: News One
Throughout American history, Black disc jockeys did more than just spin records. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities.
Here are NewsOne ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 7:30PM
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By: Kendrick Marshall
Duane Burleson/Getty Images As teenagers, Jalen Rose and his Fab Five teammates believed that African-American basketball players who played for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke were Uncle Toms.
That sentiment was expressed during Th ...
Posted Tuesday, March 15th 2011 at 7:24PM
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By: Charlene Sharpe
As the economy remains sluggish, some of those preparing to enter the work force are turning to medical fields to find jobs.
On the Eastern Shore, with nursing programs offered at several area colleges and a new pharmacy sch ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 6:01PM
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By: Kristen Coates
For those film fans who are currently wrapped up in March Madness, this writer heavily recommends you tune into ESPN at 9pm ET, for the premiere of ESPN Films’ The Fab Five.
By the producers of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentar ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 5:54PM
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By: Sharbe Clark
When people think about celebrating Black History month they normally envision high profile individuals from the past such as Phyllis Wheatley; the first African-American woman to publish a book in 1700s; W.E.B. Du Bois the first ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 5:49PM
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By: The National Air and Space Museum
For a number of years now, the United States has set aside February and March to celebrate Black History Month and National Women’s History Month, respectively. While these commemorations a ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 5:36PM
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By: WAVY.com
Ed "Little Buck" Joyner got to achieve his goal in his hometown in front of his father, uncle and numerous other relatives and friends in his coaching-rich family.
Joyner has Hampton back in the NCAA tournament in only his second y ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 5:26PM
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Submitted by: Derek Ross
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Lowe’s announced the winners of the third annual CIAA Division of the prestigious Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award program on Lowe’s Day during the 2011 CIAA Tourn ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 5:08PM
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By: Rob Daniel
Twenty-six area students will get to learn some history during their spring break this week.
The students, all with the Fas Trac group with the Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program, were scheduled to leave Saturday for a week-long ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 2:29PM
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By: BLAIR KERKHOFF
Alcorn State was minutes away from tipping off a game at the 1974 NAIA Tournament when Braves coach Davey Whitney received a tap on the shoulder from a Municipal Auditorium official.
“Phone call,” he was told.
Now? Whitne ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 2:19PM
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Submitted by: Jason Pompey
Virginia State University placed tied for 19th place and totaled six All-American trophies at the 2011 NCAA DII Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, NM.
Junior sprinter, Samantha Edwards (Elmont, NY ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 2:09PM
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Submitted by: Debert Cook
PJ Davis is 7 years old and resides in Omaha, Nebraska.
He practices 3-4 days a week during the winter and 6-7 days in the summer.
PJ has been swinging a golf club since he was a 1 year old!
Golf was apart of PJ's l ...
Posted Monday, March 14th 2011 at 2:00PM
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Submitted By: Sabrina Crowder
Join Us and See What Campus Life is Like
On April 20-April 24, 2011
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Posted Thursday, March 10th 2011 at 4:10PM
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Submitted by: Sabrina Crowder
On March 15, 2011
Join Us and See What Campus Life Is Like At:
Towson University & Salisbury University
Cost: $75.00 PER PERSON (seats are limited…first come, first served)
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Posted Thursday, March 10th 2011 at 4:01PM
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