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A Record Number of Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs
By Sho Chandra - Bloomberg writer Americans’ confidence in employment prospects is soaring as the labor market tightens. The latest proof: A record number are voluntarily quitting to seek better jo
West Virginia considers merging thier HBCUs with other state schools
A report from a national higher education consulting firm recommends that state leaders consolidate Concord University and Bluefield State College, as well as consider consolidating a handful of other
JUST IN: Paul Quinn College’s Dr. Michael Sorrell Named The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer
The Family Place‘s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Amy Turner are celebrating more than the Fourth of July this week. They’ve just revealed the 2018 Texas Trailblazer. Here are s
Urban One Taps Angie Ange for DC Mornings
Angie Ange (pictured) will be taking over mornings July 16 at WKYS-FM in Washington, DC. She’ll be joined by Déja Perez and DJ Money. Ange’s radio career began when she was in high school in TV. In co
Our Students Need a Chance to Succeed
Make a Difference for Tomorrow For Martravious Stallworth of Selma, Alabama, getting a chance to attend Stillman College is a privilege - and an honor. Growing up without his father, his grandmother, one of his greatest influences, reminds him how important it is to get a college education.
Alabama State University Band Raising Funds to March in 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade
The boosters and supporters of the Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornet Band (MMH) are asking the public, alumni and supporters to help it raise funds in order to send its student-members t
Lesley Slaton Brown on the HBCU Challenge
About HP and HBCUs When a company’s culture enables you to belong, innovate, and grow, you’re inspired to bring your best ideas to the table every day. As part of our partnership with the Nat
Police Chief Anita Allen Talks Safety, Trust, and Student-Centered Policing
As Police Chief Anita Allen prepared for her first day at FVSU, she sat down with media studies major Randall Barnes to discuss safety, trust, mentoring, customer service, and student-centered policin
Deloitte and HBCUConnect Partners On Exclusive Recruitment Event in Atlanta, Georgia on June 22
Join Us! Deloitte, an internationally renowned consulting firm, has partnered with my company, HBCUConnect.com, to bring you this special opportunity. We will be hosting a networking event on June 22nd, 2018 in ATLANTA, GA so that qualified professionals such as yourself will be able to network w
This teen's struggle with depression led her and brother to create app to help others
When Hannah Lucas was diagnosed last year with a medical condition that caused frequent fainting, she felt scared and alone. “I started passing out more and more often and I was terrified of going anywhere,” Hannah, 15, told ABC News. “Because what if I passed out and no one was around or what i
DEAR GARDENERS: LET THERE BE BLOOMS ! May-June Issue 2018
Dear Gardeners Let There Be Blooms! May-June Issue 2018 Hello Dear Gardeners: May is to drawing out flowers that has many of your bedding and lawns opening up those blooms. June is right a few days away with Summer floras ready to your tending and excitement. With good preps you sho
Tyrese, Smiley & Da Brat Giving Huge Gift To Viral Teen Who Walked To Graduation
The beloved Maya Angelou once said, “When you do good, people notice.” That’s exactly what has happened in the lives of a 2018 high school graduate and a Tarrant, Alabama bus driver over the past few days. Now things have just gotten turned up a notch, after Tyrese, Da Brat and Rickey Smiley stepped
“Black-ish” Creator Kenya Barris and Wife Donate $1 Million to Alma Mater
TV producer and writer Kenya Barris, and his wife, Dr. Rainbow Barris, have given a gift of $1 million to Clark Atlanta University (CAU). Kenya Barris will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during Commencement Convocation at Clark Atlanta University on Monday, May 21, at 8 a.m. in the Pan
Watch Chadwick Boseman Give His Commencement Speech To The Graduates of Howard University 2018
From Howard University Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman provides words of inspiration to the Class of 2018 during Howard University's 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Wa
KIPP Lead Academy going strong with HBCU-led teachers
KIPP DC Lead Academy is a non-profit, independently owned, tuition-free charter public school that is open to all students, including those with disabilities. It runs with more flexibility than tradit