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Oakwood University Serves by Fighting for Social Justice
by Lauren Harksen | WHNT.com This year, Oakwood University answered a call to action. The death of George Floyd started a chain reaction across the country of protests, social media outcry, an
Gift of Life: High school graduate diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma this May - needs a matching donor.
Meet Saxton Dunlap. Saxton Dunlap was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in May, 2020. He needs to find a matching donor so he can have a stem cell or bone marrow transplant. The best chance of findin
Registered Nurses Job Opportunity with $10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
Vanderbilt Health is now hiring for Registered Nurses (RNs) to work in the Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant specialty area. The Registered Nurse Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant is a full-time position (36/hours/week) and also includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus PLUS relocation assistance! If you are int
Be A Part of our National Census: Be counted Today!
Join The United States Census Bureau effort to help your community! It is important the black community to get counted so that resources for education, health, and grants are going where they are need
Georgia's Public HBCUs: Standing United
From Savannah State University Our nation’s current state of affairs requires the attention of all leaders to champion social justice and end racial inequality. But before action must come thoughtf
The role of vitamin D in racial health disparities in the United States
Skin color, vitamin D, inflammation and chronic disease by William F. Supple, Jr., Ph. D. and Laura Supple Racial health disparities in the United States are well documented, but the common explan
Alcorn State University former students earn Juris Doctors from the University of Mississippi School of Law
Two products of Alcorn State University made giant leaps on their path to becoming legal professionals with their recent accomplishments. Whitney Jackson ’17, a Natchez, Mississippi native and for
President Leslie Pollard Remembers the Ministry of Richard "Little Richard" Penniman
When the young pastor with a freshly-minted Oakwood degree started his ministry in Los Angeles, California, in June of 1978, little did he know that he would meet one of the most unforgettable persona
Alcorn State University plans to offer in-person classes this fall
The Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced today that all public Mississippi universities should make plans to offer as many of their in-person classes as possi
Fireside chat with Brian Hamilton & Harry Williams - President and CEO of TMCF
It's easy to register: http://tm-cf.org/tmcfbhf Date: May 21st from 6pm to 7pm. Join Brian Hamilton, National Entrepreneur Educator, Co-founder of Sageworks, Philanthropist, Founder of the Brian
Oakwood University Announces Plans to Open Its Doors in August 2020
Oakwood University will open its doors to our new and returning students on August 1, 2020. We have just completed our Spring 2020 semester, notwithstanding the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pand
Alcorn State University announces plans for distribution of CARES Act funds to students
Alcorn State University will receive nearly $6 million in federal emergency funds with half earmarked as grants to students impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of this funding, the Universi
Alcorn State University recognizes class of 2020 with virtual commencement ceremony
Nothing will stop Columbus, Mississippi native Tyler Wilson from taking the necessary steps to becoming a medical doctor, not even the COVID-19 pandemic. His dream motivated him to earn his degree in
HBCUConnect Congratulates Seven (7) Graduates of the 2020 Verizon adFellows Fellowship Program
On April 29, 2020, Verizon held their virtual graduation ceremony for the 2020 class of the Verizon adFellows Fellowship Program. The program was a commitment of 8 months working mainly in NYC for top Fortune 50 marketing, advertising, and client-side companies in the US. HBCUConnect was tasked w
Alabama State University's Alumni Fight for COVID-19 Testing Sites in Black Belt
By Hazel Scott/ASU ASU alumnus Darren Dubose may live in Houston, but his heart remains firmly planted in Alabama, specifically the section of the state that is known as the Black Belt. As the w
Start your Career In Marketing With The 2020 AdFellows Fellowship Program - Now Taking Applications!
If you are a <b>marketing, public relations, or advertising professional</b> looking to work with world renown marketing companies OR if you are a <b>recent graduate</b> looking to start your career in marketing, then we invite you to take a look at the 2020 Verizon AdFellows Fellowship Program.
Savannah State University applicants for summer and fall no longer need ACT or SAT scores
First-year students applying to Savannah State University for the summer and fall 2020 semesters can be admitted without an ACT or SAT score. The decision comes following approval by the University Sy
Update: Alcorn State University guidance and information related to Spring Break, Travel, Campus Events
Alcorn State University is committed to doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is continuing to closely monitor the global pandemic, COVID-19. Our
Morehouse Honors Student Looking To Recruit 1 Million youth Leaders by 2030
Congratulations to our Morehouse Honors Student, Alexander Taylor, for presenting at the UN European Headquarters in Geneva! Now the major organizer for the annual 1M2030 summits in collaboration betw
Internship with the Masters Program in Afro-Colombian Studies in Cartegena, Colombia
Call for Applications Colombia is home to the third largest Afro-descendent population in the African Diaspora after the United States and Brazil. However, while there has been a long history of ac
Apply Now For the Nyra Renee Shaw-Hemphill Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications are now open for the 2020 Nyra Renee Shaw-Hemphill Memorial Scholarship. This memorial fund was started to honor the memory of a beloved only child and daughter by her mother, supporting family, and friends. Nyra passed away of a congenital heart disease while participating in an on-ca
Delaware State University marching band to perform at Penn Relays
The Delaware State University “Approaching Storm” ― a high-energy, high-stepping, entertaining collection of talented musicians ― will perform inside Franklin Field as part of the 100th an
College Sophomores: Apply Now For JPMorgan Chase's Launching Leaders Conference
JPMorgan Chase and Co. is now accepting applications for the 2020 Commercial Banking Launching Leaders Undergraduate Conference, May 18-19 in Plano, TX. This is your opportunity to launch a great career in finance. Our Commercial Banking Launching Leaders Conference offers sophomores, who self
Meet HBCU Alum Renee Hall - First Woman Chief of the Dallas Police Department
Chief Reneé Hall is a highly accomplished and experienced law enforcement executive with more than 20 years as a public servant. She was appointed Chief of the Dallas Police Department in 2017, becomi
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney to Address Bowie State University Convocation
Aisha Braveboy to Focus on Black History Month Theme of African-Americans and the Vote WHO: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy will be the keynote speaker at Bowie State Unive