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Insta-Monarch: Queen Elizabeth makes 1st Instagram post
Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first Instagram image. The media-savvy queen posted from the Science Museum Thursday to help promote the museum’s summer exhibition. Using an iPad, she shared a
March 6th - Honoring Ash Wednesday - The beginning of Lent
Here's what's happening in my neck of the woods!
When does Lent 2019 start and end, and why do we give things up during the period?
People often give up chocolate during this time By Sofia Petkar MANY think of Lent as a time to give up something, such as chocolate or booze, but it is also an important event in the Christian calendar. Let’s take a closer look at why it is so special and why people give up one of their
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UNCF Issues First “State of the HBCU” Address to Congress
New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll recognizes members of Congress for support of HBCUs like Shaw University Today, UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) released the first HBCU Congressional Hon
Alabama Tornado Tragedy: How You Can Help
By Pam Wright Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage At a Glance - Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak. - Here are ways in which you can help the victims. The search continued T
On the right track in Chicago
Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP
‘My Favorite Teacher!’: Morehouse Professor Melts Hearts While Holding Baby for Student Without a Sitter
Photo: Students say not only did Dr. Nathan Alexander teach the entire lecture holding the baby, but stayed after to answer questions with the child still in his arms. (Images courtesy of Nick Vaughn / @Original_Vaughn) By Tanasia Kenney A Georgia college professor is being praised after le
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates $100,000 To Chicago State University
Chicago State University, a public university with a predominantly Black student body, received a generous donation of $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha. Breanna Edwards Mar, 04, 2019 The nation’s
First lady visits Microsoft to discuss online safety for kids
Photographed on February 22, 2019. Melania Trump waves to the media before getting into a waiting vehicle at Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first lady visited Microsoft to talk a
March 5th - We Are The World
Gain insight on what is brewing on this side of town.
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''Uncle'' Anderson Cooper Finally Meets Andy Cohen's Newborn Son
Andy Cohen is in baby bliss! The new dad is experiencing the best and worst parts of being a parent and he is loving every single moment of it. From the morning feedings, to the dreaded diaper changes, the Watch What Happens Live is host is savoring every aspect of parenthood. His Instagram is ch
Sheep, Moron! Cardi B and Tomi Lahren in Twitter spat over government shutdown
Sheep, Moron! Cardi B and Tomi Lahren in Twitter spat over government shutdown Rapper Cardi B and right-wing commentator Tomi Lahren brought Democratic and Republican arguments to a dramatic Twitter s
Welcome to Volunteers of America's Founder's Week!
We're so excited to welcome you to Volunteers of America's Founder's Week! Now is the time to honor the history of Volunteers of America, celebrating people like you who have made it possible to
Retool Your School: 10 Years Strong...VOTE FOR YOUR HBCU - Last day to vote: 4/15/19
Retool Your School began with the simple mission: give back to HBCUs by facilitating updates to campuses. Now celebrating its 10th year, the projects funded by the program’s grants instill pride among
RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL IS 10 YEARS STRONG! AND, CELEBRATING IN A BIG WAY!
What does it mean to be 10 years strong? Since 2009, The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program has invested more than $2 million dollars to update, upgrade, and uplift HBCU
Tornadoes kill at least 23 in Alabama
A cluster of storms ripped through the Southeast on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction that stretched into Florida and Georgia. All of the reported deaths in Alabama were in Lee County, on the bo
Movies we love: Apocalypto
Spend some quality time with your loved one. You can also learn a thing or two by watching an interesting movie. We recommend the Block Buster: “APOCALYPTO” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apocaly
How to deal with Anxiety head on....
I didn't really understand the different types of Anxiety until I started swimming with the Big Fishes, in the Big Boys and Girl Corporate Pool. Feeling the pressure of my own life occurrences co
Add This to Your Bucket List: Visit the Muhammad Ali Museum
As Spring Break approaches, the planning process is a constant for places to go, things to do, and memories to be made! We are inspired by The Fresh Prince - Will Smith and his partner for life, J
TBF: Nell Carter Ellington Medley
Therapeutic
Tour an Amazon warehouse
By Day One Staff on February 11, 2019 Ever wonder how Amazon gets your packages to you so quickly? Find out in this behind-the-scenes video tour. If you are in the United States or Canada,
Become a Mentor
When you were young, did you know how to study for a test or make plans for college? Do you remember wanting your first car or looking for a part-time job? Simple things that may seem easy or strai
Will its legacy, fans and money follow the CIAA to Baltimore?
By John X. Miller @xman1955 February 28, 2019 The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are nearing the end of their 13-year run in Charl