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Paula Patton and Laz Alonso visit Howard University to promote their new film JUMPING THE BROOM - in theaters Friday-5/6/11

Nation's leading effort to improve writing and learning reaches 130,000 educators and 1.4 million students every year. On March 2, President Obama signed a bill eliminating direct federal funding f

Give it your best shot. That's right. Knock those tasks out like its nobody's business. Be a contender in todays fight for success. The strongest one wins. Are you the strongest in your class or at your job? Are you well trained and conditioned for the tests you will be expected to overcom

What a busy time of year this is! It's time to Ace those finals, graduate, secure that new internship or career, and time to help the world. We must keep our focus on the goal and bottom line. If you find yourself losing your focus, take a break, clear your mind and then begin again. Work can

The UCCS College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship is managing the contest for students at any two- or four-year college, university or technical school in the nation. The students will submit

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Star-Studded Red Carpet Screening and Easter Weekend Celebration Feature Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Valarie Pettiford, Gary Dourdan and Vera Cudjoe Special Guests I

“Self-help” sometimes sounds like a catchphrase. For Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams – “Dr. Nat” to his friends and fans – it’s a calling. The author of seven books (including his latest, “Attaining Your

The Home Depot has launched the "Retool Your School" grant program to provide improvements to HBCUs. The HBCU with the most votes will win grant money to improve facilities on their campus! Vote toda

By: The Huffington Post/AP President Obama received a warm welcome in Chicago Thursday, where he addressed supporters at three fundraisers around the city. First, the president spoke at N9NE Steakhouse, where about 150 donors paid $5,000 and $10,000 a plate. Mayor Richard M. Daley and Mayor-el

“Take time out for fun!” When you were a child, you didn’t look for a purpose in everything you did. You didn’t run across a field, sink your teeth into a juicy orange or jump high with a ball beca

This life is a testing field. We will always have tests that we must prepare and study for. Everyone is faced with the same tests in life. We are challenged to be a light! We are challeng

This life is a testing field. We will always have tests that we must prepare and study for. Everyone is faced with the same tests in life. We are challenged to be a light! We are challenged to

The most powerful mentors are Black Men amongst the African American community. Our men are all birthed by Women. We are all connected and are responsible for reaching each other and teaching each

Author: Dr. William Harris "Alabama State University assures all of its students and personnel that it takes with the utmost seriousness the health and safety of its students, faculty and staff. The fight on the campus that occurred this week, which has been widely reported on in the media, was

A Classic is marching into D.C.! The Nation's Football Classic™, a football game featuring teams from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), will be held annually in September at RFK Stadium, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority announced today during a reception at the

Posted by: Valorie Lawson Studies show that nationwide more white students are enrolling at historically black colleges and universities: choosing them for their cost, proximity and programs. In

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor LL Cool J, Grammy-nominated singer and Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa Williams, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and ri

Please cast your vote for UNCF to once again receive an NAACP Image Award. Details are below and please share with friends and family. UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Lionel Richie Nominated for NAACP Image Award! The NAACP recently announced the nominees for the 42nd NAACP Image Awards

By Nick Ashley In honor of Black History Month, the Eta Omicron Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority at West Virginia University will be hosting the "Finer Womanhood Week." The weeklong events

Buy One, Get One 50% Off with Campus Visit Program Exclusive offer for families planning a college visit Amtrak has partnered with Collegia to make the process of selecting a college more afford

This is urgent! We need your help in fighting life-threatening diseases like leukemia and sickle cell anemia need a bone marrow transplant to survive. Donor matches are critical, but only 7% of the 9 million Be The Match Registry® members are African American. Together, we can make a diff

Sean Combs recently released sixth studio album, world tour next Sean "Diddy" Combs continues making moves to expand his vast empire by signing with CAA in all areas. The CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group has become more than a music icon in the last 10 years, getting his

At Walgreens, the Black History Month celebration continues all year long – and our Community Corner celebration extends through the end of the month. Friday, February 18 is OUR BLACK FRIDAY. Come join us for a celebration of African- American vendors featured in our Community Corner display

The McGraw-Hill Companies, recognized as the #1 employer on the HBCU Connect Top 50 Employer list for 2 consecutive years, along with HBCU Connect, is proud to announce the 2nd annual Black History Mo