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Meet Robert McGee: At 71, FSU professor is a martial arts champ
Fayetteville State University accounting professor Robert McGee has won 445 medals in martial arts competitions. Robert McGee was 65 when he returned to the martial arts he had practiced when he wa
Delaware State University participates in 2nd annual HBCU STEAM Day on Capitol Hill
Delaware State University Participates in the Second Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. – Today, Delaware State University joined the Bipartisan Historically Black Co
Melania Trump recognizes women of courage around the world
First lady Melania Trump speaks at the 2019 International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State in Washington, Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON — Melania T
Churches, restaurants start Friday fish fries this week in observance of Lent
Lent is under way, and that means fish fries and Lenten restaurant specials are popping up everywhere. Around the metro area, plenty of churches (especially Catholic) and fraternal organizations such
Insta-Monarch: Queen Elizabeth makes 1st Instagram post
Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first Instagram image. The media-savvy queen posted from the Science Museum Thursday to help promote the museum’s summer exhibition. Using an iPad, she shared a
Do Nigerians Really Hate American Blackmen?
March 6, 2019 The answer to this is yes. The only time the Nigerian male will feel sympathy for the blackman is when they have been targeted by white supremacists. But most of the time they are
Alabama State University's Men of Color Summit with Tyler Perry Production Actor Palmer Williams, Jr.
Featuring Actor Palmer Williams, Jr. of many Tyler Perry Movie & T.V. Productions and a native of Camden. Sponsored by ASU's Office of Career Services. WHEN: Thursday (March 7) from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UNCF Issues First “State of the HBCU” Address to Congress
New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll recognizes members of Congress for support of HBCUs like Shaw University Today, UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) released the first HBCU Congressional Hon
Alabama Tornado Tragedy: How You Can Help
By Pam Wright Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage At a Glance - Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak. - Here are ways in which you can help the victims. The search continued T
On the right track in Chicago
Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP
‘My Favorite Teacher!’: Morehouse Professor Melts Hearts While Holding Baby for Student Without a Sitter
Photo: Students say not only did Dr. Nathan Alexander teach the entire lecture holding the baby, but stayed after to answer questions with the child still in his arms. (Images courtesy of Nick Vaughn / @Original_Vaughn) By Tanasia Kenney A Georgia college professor is being praised after le
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates $100,000 To Chicago State University
Chicago State University, a public university with a predominantly Black student body, received a generous donation of $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha. Breanna Edwards Mar, 04, 2019 The nation’s
First lady visits Microsoft to discuss online safety for kids
Photographed on February 22, 2019. Melania Trump waves to the media before getting into a waiting vehicle at Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first lady visited Microsoft to talk a
The Pennsylvania Police State
March 5, 2019 At the Scottish Inn (717) 774-5990, located at: 300 Commerce Drive, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, surveillance is being used by police and other law enforcement to target Ameri