Teddy Rhodes (1913 – 1969) is considered by many historians, golf fans, and pros to be the greatest African-American golfer in the history of the sport. A native of Nashville, TN, Rhodes taught himself the essentials of the game using second-hand ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2008 at 3:45PM
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Lee Elder (1934 - ) is well known as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters in 1975 and 1977. He was also the first Black player in the South African PGA tournament in 1971, which led to the integration of the tournament gallery that year.
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Posted Monday, July 7th 2008 at 3:44PM
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Charlie Sifford (1922- ) is considered by many in the sport to be the “Jackie Robinson” of professional golf. Sifford was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, where he spent his youth at a caddy at the Carolina Country Club.
The young golf prodigy soon found himself polishing his game in his of ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2008 at 3:42PM
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Charlie Sifford (1922- ) is considered by many in the sport to be the “Jackie Robinson” of professional golf. Sifford was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, where he spent his youth at a caddy at the Carolina Country Club.
The young golf prodig ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2008 at 3:40PM
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If you want a surprisingly accurate predictor of success, don't look at a child's SAT scores... look at how often they traveled during their childhood.
When we expose young people to new experiences, new cultures, and changes in environment, we ar ...
Posted Thursday, July 3rd 2008 at 4:12PM
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If this is a potential fit for you or a colleague, please contact us ASAP! Progress Energy is actively seeking Lead Engineers with a background in energy transmission & distribution or substation design.
Progress Energy is a Fortune 250 company wi ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2008 at 11:18AM
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Ford is offering up the road trip of a lifetime to two recent Historically Black College & University (HBCU) graduates as part of its 2008 Black College Road Trip. Dubbed "Roadies," the graduates will travel 13,000 miles across the U.S. for 92 days, in an all-new 2009 Ford Flex customized by Fu ...
Posted Wednesday, June 25th 2008 at 3:09PM
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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will host a daylong program in Los Angeles to help the public identify and preserve items of historical and cultural significance tucked away in the attics, closets and basements ...
Posted Wednesday, June 25th 2008 at 9:54AM
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For those of us who are leadership-minded, we often analyze our motivation, environment, and attitude. But for some reason, it's very easy to overlook our physical well-being.
Most leadership books give plenty of advice about endurance, attitude, ...
Posted Tuesday, June 24th 2008 at 5:00PM
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Check out this cool RPG from DoSomething.org. It's a simulation of starting and running a nonprofit in any of several cities around the nation.
In the game, you get $35,000 to start and fund your nonprofit with the goal of helping the most people ...
Posted Friday, June 6th 2008 at 4:17PM
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Open heart surgery, human flight, space travel, wireless communication... all of these seemed unrealistic goals until someone actually attempted them.
There are those who say that uniting and empowering the African American community is impossible ...
Posted Wednesday, June 4th 2008 at 3:55PM
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As we get ready to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend, we shouldn't forget that our freedom comes at a cost.
While most of us will be spending time with family, cooking out, or traveling, there are many who are far from home right now. Their sacrific ...
Posted Wednesday, May 21st 2008 at 10:05AM
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My mother came across a few family heirlooms and discovered these pictures of the family from the 40's and 50's... I hope I have some nice photos that last for my future children / grandchildren / great grandchildren to appreciate.
My grandparents ...
Posted Monday, May 19th 2008 at 2:28PM
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Check out this video about greek life on HBCU campuses! Nicely done original video where BGLO members talk about their orgs...
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Posted Wednesday, May 14th 2008 at 2:54PM
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Are you a successful marketing executive with a track record of successfully managing new product launches? Are you a creative, driven individual that can leverage resources and brand equity to roll out a successful new product?
Lucas Group is rec ...
Posted Tuesday, May 13th 2008 at 4:46PM
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Confirmed Attendees for 2008: Behune-Cookman, Alabama State, Jackson State, Texas Southern, Southern University, Grambling, South Carolina State, Spelman and Hampton University.
The Women In Golf Foundation, Inc. (WIGF) is excited to inform you ab ...
Posted Tuesday, May 13th 2008 at 1:39PM
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3D Leadership LLC is seeking an experienced & creative Copywriter for an ad agency in the medical/healthcare industry. If you've got a track record of delivering effective marketing messages across a variety of channels, this job could be for you!
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Posted Tuesday, May 6th 2008 at 1:41PM
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I originally wrote this a couple years ago during my junior year at Hampton. I kept it posted on the door of my dorm room as motivation.
Going through some of my old papers today, I came across the creed. Ironically enough, I'm going through som ...
Posted Tuesday, May 6th 2008 at 11:00AM
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HBCU Fam, I wanted to take a moment to share a very personal story with you.
One particularly steamy summer day last year, I was driving through downtown Baltimore and saw four young boys, about 15 years old, standing on a street corner.
When ...
Posted Monday, May 5th 2008 at 3:13PM
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When we say the words "Black culture" today, what usually comes to mind?
Does what comes to mind really match up with our people's achievements, our goals, the best and brightest that we have to offer?
Does what comes to mind reflect something ...
Posted Monday, March 3rd 2008 at 11:47AM
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The University of the Pacific seeks a bold and dynamic leader as Associate Provost for Enrollment Services. An independent, comprehensive university, Pacific offers undergraduate, professional, and graduate degrees in nine schools and colleges to over 6,200 students on three campuses. ...
Posted Monday, February 25th 2008 at 4:38PM
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With all of the Black History trivia floating around this month, there's one mystery I still haven't figured out...
Why, when we talk about Black history, is it made to seem that our greatest accomplishments, our greatest leaders, our boldest visi ...
Posted Thursday, February 21st 2008 at 2:38PM
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The African-American Voice wants you! This consumer research agency is seeking panelists from the African-American community to complete online surveys.
Your feedback will be used to develop new products and services - and you can make some quick ...
Posted Wednesday, February 20th 2008 at 10:56AM
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Are you ready to influence the lives of hundreds of young people? Are you ready to make a difference in your community?
Are you "Ready to Teach"?
Howard University has just been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of ...
Posted Friday, February 15th 2008 at 11:10AM
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Mary Ellen Pleasant, referred to as the "mother of civil rights" in 1860s California, is a figure that isn't well-known in modern Black history, but was a famous abolitionist, entrepreneur, and social figure who saved countless lives helping slaves escape to freedom. It was actually Pleasant wh ...
Posted Monday, February 11th 2008 at 2:12PM
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