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HSRN Establishes National Championship Trophy To Honor The Late Pioneer LeCounte Conaway
Heritage Sports Radio Network (www.HSRN.com), the nation's premiere sports network covering intercollegiate athletics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, announces the establishment of th
Hazing Is Perverse
You are out camping with your family and you hear a growl. It is a bear. What do you do? Run away? Grab something to use as a weapon? Play dead? Fight back? Don’t run. When you run, the bear thinks
Rust College Steps Up To Challenge And Receives Challenge Gift
President David L. Beckley announced today that the College has met the goal of $750,000 in commitments to receive the $3 million gift announced the 1st of December for the endowment fund and several
What Intellectual Property Theft Is and What You Can Do To Stop It
Definition Intellectual property is any innovation, commercial or artistic; any new method or formula with economic value; or any unique name, symbol, or logo that is used commercially. Intellectual
Burger King Fries: What did you do?
Is it me or do you think Burger King took a step backwards on their new fries? They taste like Ida Ore fries in a bag from the grocery store and look like them too - meaning I think their cut is a bit
Alcorn to host Mosanto America’s Farmers Mobile Experience January 12 and 13
On January 12-13, 2012, Alcorn will host Monsanto America’s Farmers Mobile Experience, a traveling display that designed to educate consumers on modern agriculture and the challenges farmers face to m
Harris-Stowe State University’s ROTC Program to Commission its First Army Officer
Nicholas Pruitt is the first HSSU student in the history of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Gateway Battalion to be commissioned into the U.S. Army. The Army ROTC program develops le
Jackson State Alum Neuroscientist A Self-Taught Folk Artist
An acclaimed educator and renowned neuroscientist, Lisa Cain has conducted groundbreaking research in spinal cord injuries and has a long list of professional accolades. And the longtime University
Alabama Legislators Visit Talladega College
Although an overcast and drizzling day in Talladega, the ‘Alpha Lyrae Vega of them All,’ beamed today as Alabama legislators and guests visited the one hundred forty-four year old campus. The Bloom G
Dr. David C. Driskell Conversation At Talladega College Part 1
Dr. David C. Driskell Conversation At Talladega College Part 1. Filmed by Najee Dorsey of Black Art In America Nov. 13th, 2011.
Missing Persons Database Is Live on NamUs
The nation's first online database for missing persons records is live on NamUs (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System). The general public and law enforcement can now enter information
Be In The Know: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. What is it?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that results from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. Over time, this constant, unvarying motion may cause tempo
Morehouse Alum, Samuel Jackson, named Biggest Hollywood Earner of All-Time
No film is ever really complete without the presence of an eccentric, yelling black man. Iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson has cashed in on that fact for years now, but the actual numbers behind his succ
Army Names First Black Woman As Two-Star General
The Army has appointed its first black female two-star general. Wisconsin native Marcia Anderson was promoted after a military career that spans more than three decades. And she says she hopes h
Obama Taking on Student Loan Relief Wednesday
By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer President Barack Obama is outlining a plan Wednesday to allow millions of student loan recipients to lower their payments and consolidate their loans, in ho
The International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters
In September of 1969, black and minority fire fighters of all ranks from municipalities across the United States met in New York City for two days of discussion on the injustices that exist in the fol
IABPFF Launched the No Child Left Alone Fire Safety and Awareness Campaign
IABPFF Launched the No Child Left Alone Fire Safety and Awareness Campaign During Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2010 Campaign targets parents and caregivers of African-American and Spanish-spe
Alcorn President Receives 2011 Excellence In Education Award From Penn State University
Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, 18th president of Alcorn State University, has been recognized with the 2011 Excellence in Education Award (the highest honor bestowed on alumni) by The Pennsylvania State
Dr. Sylvester Oliver Chosen As Mississippi Humanities Council Faculty of the Year
Rust College associate professor of music, Dr. Sylvester Oliver, Jr. has been named as the 2011 Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year for Rust College. He was elected by the Humanities Council, w
FAMU Wesley Foundation to Close for Reassessment
The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry (BHECM) of the Florida Conference voted at its regularly scheduled meeting last Friday to close the FAMU Wesley Foundation at the end of the fall seme
Miss Black Ohio Contestant Needs Your Help And Support
Everyone, please put your collective minds together and support Ms Jelisa Sherie Barringer (Central State University) as she makes her way to become Miss Black Ohio in this year's pageant. she will be
Memoir tackles silence surrounding issues in African-American community
Tracy Lenore Jackson hopes follow-up memoir "Many a Time: A Memoir" will become the voice to women who are afraid to speak up about important issues regarding life choices HOPKINS, Minn. (MMD Newsw
Video of the Day: Nicki Minaj Surprises on the Ellen Show
When Ellen saw 8-year-old Sophia Grace and her 5-year-old cousin Rosie perform on Youtube, she wanted them on the show right away. All the way from England, these two amazing girls performed a Nicki M
Juniors and Sophomores: Summer Internship Opportunity With Unilever
College JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES: Opportunity For Students To Interview In Person For Summer Internships With Unilever Interview for summer internships and network with Unilever employees at the second annual Diversity Leadership Conference (UDLC) hosted by <b>Unilever</b> on February 23 -24, 2012.