The picture was taken in 1899 or 1900, just as the full force of segregation was tightening itself around the necks of African Americans – sometimes in a literal way.
Yet, these children – or their parents or teachers – still saw fit to salute the ...
Posted Wednesday, April 17th 2013 at 4:02PM
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NINTH ANNUAL SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EXAMINES WEALTH BUILDING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY
MAY 15 - 16, 2013
Entrepreneurs Nicole Ari Parker And Judy Smith To Be Honored With Legacy Of Leadership Awards
ATLANTA (March 6, ...
Posted Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 8:32PM
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In the continuing effort to promote cross-cultural understanding and the spirit of community, Alcorn State University will hold its second annual Unity Through Diversity Week from April 21-26. The dynamic agenda is designed to bring the campus commu ...
Posted Friday, April 12th 2013 at 5:30PM
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2013 Spring Commencement Speaker: First Lady Michelle Obama
Great news! First Lady Michelle Obama will address Bowie State University graduates at the 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the Comcast Center in ...
Posted Friday, April 12th 2013 at 4:13PM
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Grambling State University’s campus newspaper, The Gramblinite, received nine awards during the Society of Professional Journalists Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards this month.
The Gramblinite won five first place awards, including first place ...
Posted Friday, April 12th 2013 at 4:10PM
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Texas Southern University has entered into a significant agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- Region 6, that will help train qualified professionals in environmental policy, economics, and several areas of science, business and t ...
Posted Friday, April 12th 2013 at 4:02PM
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In November, 1867 Swayne School was opened with 140 pupils. Two years later in 1869, the Talladega County Probate Judge lawfully issued a charter for Swayne School to exist as Talladega College. Still, 145 years later, the commitment to education and ...
Posted Wednesday, April 10th 2013 at 4:08PM
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Sen. Rand Paul brought his outreach campaign to Howard University on Wednesday, giving skeptical students a lesson in the positive history of the Republican Party and the African-American community.
At one of the nation’s oldest black schools, Pau ...
Posted Wednesday, April 10th 2013 at 3:58PM
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Soon visitors to the Vicksburg Mall will notice major construction as Alcorn State University prepares to expand in Vicksburg, said Andy Weiner of RockStep Capital, developers of the Vicksburg Mall.
“Alcorn moving to the Vicksburg Mall is an enhan ...
Posted Monday, April 8th 2013 at 4:47PM
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Grambling State University’s campus newspaper competes with HBCU newspapers
The Gramblinite at Grambling State University took five honors at the recent National HBCU Student News Media Conference.
Student journalists from 10 different Histor ...
Posted Friday, April 5th 2013 at 8:35PM
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by Vern Gohanna, School of Business Beat Reporter
Nine students, accompanied by business professor Dr. John Anderson, returned from their Spring Break tour of Spain on March 7. While in Spain, the students were guests of the Sagunto Adventist Col ...
Posted Friday, April 5th 2013 at 6:00PM
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Kermit Crawford, President of Pharmacy, Health, Wellness Services & Solutions, at Walgreens Co., will be the keynote speaker for the spring commencement ceremony on May 11, 2013 in the Health and Physical Education Arena located on the campus of Texa ...
Posted Friday, April 5th 2013 at 1:47PM
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Texas Southern University students will learn Mandarin, participate in study abroad and exchange programs, and register for courses of study related to Asian/Chinese History, Chinese Literature in Translation, Study of Houston International Communiti ...
Posted Thursday, April 4th 2013 at 4:23PM
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PRESERVING OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE
BY J.R. TEETER
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE BREAD & WATER THEATRE
ROCHESTER, NY
Preservation is not about saving buildings. It is about saving communities. We recognize that the old adage "they don't make them lik ...
Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 6:23PM
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Counting Blessings - by Vanessa Hanna
On March 23, 2012, my baby, Justin Emanuel Hanna, lost his life in a swimming incident. He was just 18.
In an effort to try to make sense out of this tragedy - which then and now seems so surreal - I spoke ...
Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 6:12PM
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With a grand vision to reach the world with the music of the Aeolians, a bold and innovative move is being made by the choir this Spring. Our aim is to do a first-ever live recording with a Symphony Orchestra at Oakwood University. A professional orc ...
Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 6:07PM
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Top media industry leaders will explore effective approaches to preparing for traditional and non-traditional communications jobs at Bowie State University’s annual media conference April 19-20, 2013.
The free conference runs from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ...
Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 6:01PM
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The president and chief operating office of Universal Studios encouraged Grambling State University students to sacrifice and do what it takes to succeed as they pursue their dreams. His message was simple: You can go further in life if you believe.
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Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 5:57PM
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Talladega College over its 145-year period has produced scholars who have impacted the world. In September, a national foundation will recognize the achievement of a Talladegan and grant him a Hall of Fame honor.
The newest honoree, Talladega Col ...
Posted Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at 5:20PM
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The Largest Effort Ever to Focus on Black America
The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is launching its "Fifth Annual Father's Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer" with an ambitious goal of reaching one million persons. This will be the lar ...
Posted Tuesday, April 2nd 2013 at 7:43PM
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