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Happy Monday HBCU Family! What's the Mission this week? How about we work on them together. My Mission is to simply become a better me each day, fulfill my Dreams, and make some "Can't Get Enough

By Jarrett L. Carter, HBCU Digest There are few places in Hampton University President William Harvey’s life where he doesn’t enjoy the best view. From his multi-million dollar new student cafeteria overlooking the Hampton River, to the top floor of the university-owned Harbour Center the city’s

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New Report Offers Policy-Driven Interventions to Remove Educational Barriers Undermining Black Men Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012—Participation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups—including

MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S PRE-ALUMNI ASSOCIATON TO HOST 22ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 WHAT: Meharry Medical College’s 22nd Annual Community Day WHEN: 9

Our President is one we can be Proud of! Americans, our vote is one we can be Proud of. This election will benefit our world for generations to come. Change is in motion and we will together make this earth better for the youth and unborn kids. It sure does help to have a team that believes in yo

A popular and influential collection of artwork featuring African leaders and rulers has returned for public viewing today at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Valued at more than $1 million, “The Great Kings and Queens of Africa” collection of paintings was commissioned by Anheuser-Busch in 1975. Today

IndiaGlitz The generous former talk show host reveals she has been using her riches to bring a smile to the faces of those with husbands and wives away on duty and ha

CHICAGO (OCTOBER 30, 2012) – Chicago State University President, Wayne D. Watson PhD, will be presented with one of the highest honors, the Education Leadership Award, presented by the Thurgood Marsha

Students from Fayetteville State University & Methodist University team up to canvass Fayetteville, NC educating the community about voter rights and legislation.

No stove top? No Problem! Check out 5 recipes you can make using a microwave. Need to cook on a college budget? Make easy-to-cook meals in minutes using your microwave. These five recipes requi

By Gina Cherelus & Jasmine E. Harris Since elementary school, Joseph Kelly knew he wanted to be in the military. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in serving in the armed forces with a lineage

Monday, October 29, 2012 By Carly Schwieters It’s that time of the year. During the months leading up to the presidential election, it seems impossible to turn on the TV or computer without seeing s

Gambling Firms Could Create Category That Outspends Insurance By: Alexandra Bruell Published: October 29, 2012 Hey, ad agencies: Feeling lucky? You should be. With online gambling newly legal in

State Continues to Argue No Disparity—HBCU’s Argue Obvious & Harmful Disparity by Ronald A. Taylor AFRO Editor (Courtesy Image) BALTIMORE--The question of whether Maryland perpetuates a system

By Public Relations HBCUConnect.com, the largest website dedicated to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), conducted an on-line voting contest that asked “Which HBCU Has the Best Homecoming?” After the votes were tallied, Fayetteville State University (FSU) was the runaway winne

This song reminds us of the joys of Home and the long distances we travel to run from home. All across the country Colleges are celebrating Homecoming festivities! Many people participate because of

Attention ALL … Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and registered CU-S2A Challenge Participants Join the Cheyney University Campus Alumni Chapter (CUCAC) and Dr. Ife Williams’ class, “Politics in Blac

Minister Farrakhan to deliver part 2 of "Guidance For Our President & Our Nation" Sunday October 21 at 10am Central Time Live Via Webcast CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) - A week after addressing a

The Huffington Post | By Leigh Owens Posted: 10/17/2012 9:23 pm EDT Updated: 10/17/2012 9:25 pm EDT Sean 'Diddy' Combs was honored last night by the National Action Network (NAN) at the organization’s 3rd annual Triumph Awards held in New York City. Combs, best known as the hip-hop pioneer who

Florida A&M University continues to entertain Rattler football fans with an entertainment lineup that includes a halftime show and DJ battles as part of its enhanced football experience for the 2012 season. Hip Hop legend MC Lyte has been confirmed to be the halftime entertainment for the third home

Anyone who's been following our blog knows why the Pacific Islander Access project exists: Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders are underrepresented in higher education, but they're excluded from even applying to many scholarships and fellowships for underrepresented minorities. We want to

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The 2012-13 theater season at North Carolina Central University will open with the celebrated work “The Color Purple” on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m., in the University Theater. First conceived as a novel