Congressman John Conyers, Jr (MI-14) today released the following statement:
“Last night, the Department of Education published a press release with a quote from Secretary of Education Betsy Devos that is shocking and insulting. In her statement, ...
Posted Tuesday, February 28th 2017 at 2:31PM
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WHEN: Wed. - Sat. at 7 p.m.; with special school matinees at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14-16.
WHERE: ASU's Leila Barlow Theatre in the Tullibody Fine Arts Building; corner N. University & S. Jackson.
INFO: To make reservations, buy tickets or more info, call ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2017 at 4:41PM
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When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Silent Auction Reception @ 6:00 PM / Gala @ 7:00 PM)
Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Allen University will be hosti ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2017 at 4:53PM
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A Bowie State University genetics professor, who is “in search of the skeletal muscle foundation of youth,” was named a 2017 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, recognizing her research achievements and positive impacts outside of the classroom.
Dr. Tyesha Burks is part of a ...
Posted Thursday, February 2nd 2017 at 6:34PM
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A new book wins a national award that honors the “stories of women and those who tell them”
A Montgomery resident who is the chairwoman of Alabama State University's Department of Languages and Literatures, Dr. Jacqueline Trimble, has won a natio ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2017 at 12:24PM
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An ASU assistant professor was recently honored as a recipient of a national award that recognizes millennial “influencers.” ASU's Dr. Yvette Holmes, an assistant professor of Marketing, has distinguished herself and the University upon being awarded as one of the "Top 35 Millennial Influencers of A ...
Posted Friday, January 27th 2017 at 2:11PM
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Courtesy of DiversityInc.com
Published December 15, 2016
By Sheryl Estrada of DiversityInc.com
An analysis of hair and beauty products marketed to Black women found that approximately 1,177 products contain more potentially harmful ingredients than products promoted to the general public.
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Posted Thursday, December 15th 2016 at 11:49AM
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WHAT: Montgomery Bus Boycott's 'Mass Meetings' 61st Anniversary Celebrated!
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, 454 Dexter Ave. Alabama State University
The 61st anniversary of the Montgomery Bus B ...
Posted Wednesday, November 30th 2016 at 4:49PM
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Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé — charting the remarkable progress made and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise. Watch the Mini-Series Event Tuesday November 22 at 8/7c only on PBS. Click to learn more.
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Posted Monday, November 21st 2016 at 8:11PM
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Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history - from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé - charting the remarkable progress made and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.
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Posted Friday, November 11th 2016 at 7:59PM
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Jimelle Levon’s career as designer was inspired by the struggles he faced growing up. As a child, the Columbus, Ohio native once lived in a homeless shelter with his mother. He turned to his love of fashion in his teenage years, designing dresses in ...
Posted Wednesday, November 9th 2016 at 2:44PM
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U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in September, a likely sign that the steady job gains of recent months could continue.
The Labor Department said that job openings edged up to 5.49 million in September, a modest increase from 5.45 ...
Posted Tuesday, November 8th 2016 at 12:23PM
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund - S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship For Service Program
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathema ...
Posted Friday, November 4th 2016 at 8:10PM
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Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé — charting the remarkable progress made and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise. Watch the Mini-Series Event Tuesday November 15 & 22 at 8/7c only on PBS. Click to learn more.
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Posted Friday, November 4th 2016 at 7:34PM
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Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week.
“As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of for ...
Posted Wednesday, October 26th 2016 at 8:00PM
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On Saturday, October 22, 2016, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Tau Omega and Chi Omicron Omega Chapters—in partnership with SW Diversity and Inclusion Committee of Houston Community College (HCC) and United Nations Association of t ...
Posted Tuesday, October 25th 2016 at 1:08PM
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The National Society of Black Engineers Dallas/Ft. Worth Present ... A Walk For Education
Goal: To increase awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ...
Posted Monday, October 10th 2016 at 4:02PM
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Student loan debt and managing repayment after graduation is a major burden for many new college graduates and professionals already in their careers. It is a topic of national concern and impacts career choices, college completion rates, family economic health and America’s global competitiveness. ...
Posted Friday, September 30th 2016 at 2:41PM
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What's up to all of our HBCU family out there! We wanted to let you know that we just posted our list of 2016 HBCU Homecoming Games and HBCU Classics on our website! Be sure to check out the dates and let your friends and family know about the festivities. Also let us know if you see any necessary c ...
Posted Wednesday, September 28th 2016 at 3:07PM
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Intel's Finance organization is hiring!
Intel corporation is looking for Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelors of Science (BS), or Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidates who can start work full time in 2016.
For consideration, please submit resumes directly to Intel at http://hbcuconnec ...
Posted Wednesday, September 28th 2016 at 2:19PM
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Texas Southern University is well represented in the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., with a painting from John Biggers, founder of TSU’s Art Department; sketches from TSU alumnus K ...
Posted Friday, September 23rd 2016 at 2:22PM
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The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, an exciting initiative begun in 2014, is now seeking U.S. –based colleges and universities to implement six-week Academic and Leadership Institutes in summer of 2017.
University partners will host 25 Fellows in mid-June through July 2 ...
Posted Wednesday, September 21st 2016 at 3:01PM
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Oakwood University's Department of Communication is schedule to host award-winning actress Erika Alexander for the Dykes-Rivers Lecture Series on September 15 at 7:00 p.m., in the Peters Media Center Studio. The event is free to the public.
In add ...
Posted Tuesday, September 13th 2016 at 4:28PM
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On Saturday, October 22, 2016, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Tau Omega and Chi Omicron Omega Chapters—in partnership with SW Diversity and Inclusion Committee of Houston Community College (HCC) will host an International Festival ...
Posted Tuesday, September 13th 2016 at 4:25PM
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On Friday, September 16, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, will serve as honorary host of a distinguished panel of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) presidents. The panel will also feature media personality and HBCU alum, Terrance J. This d ...
Posted Monday, September 12th 2016 at 1:40PM
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