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 for the National Writing Project (NWP), the nation' ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 at 6:38PM
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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 ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 at 11:16AM
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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 ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2011 at 10:03PM
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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 plans for a business, with local judges deciding ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2011 at 5:14PM
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Make her day a memorable one with "Klassic Statement Fine Jewelry".
Choose from a selection of "Statement Makers" to "Precious Stones of Beauty"!
Complimentary Shipping & Gift Wrapping is available on all orders!
Klassic Statement products a ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2011 at 2:44PM
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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 Include Robin Thicke, Courtney Vance, Emmitt Smith, ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2011 at 2:18PM
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“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 Personal Best”), host of his own ...
Posted Wednesday, April 20th 2011 at 2:12PM
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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 today and make a difference!
Click HERE to begin v ...
Posted Tuesday, April 19th 2011 at 4:03PM
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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 ...
Posted Friday, April 15th 2011 at 3:34PM
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“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 because it was good for you. You did it for th ...
Posted Friday, March 4th 2011 at 12:09PM
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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 spread love.
We are challenged to be patie ...
Posted Friday, March 4th 2011 at 8:38AM
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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 spread love.
We are challenged to be patient.
W ...
Posted Friday, March 4th 2011 at 8:35AM
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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 other.
We all have a gift to share with this wo ...
Posted Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 at 12:00PM
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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 ...
Posted Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 at 3:58AM
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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 Monday, February 28th 2011 at 4:26PM
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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 Alabama the settlement of a desegregation lawsui ...
Posted Monday, February 28th 2011 at 4:09PM
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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 rising comedy star Affion Crockett are scheduled to ...
Posted Monday, February 28th 2011 at 3:55PM
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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 ...
Posted Friday, February 25th 2011 at 4:12PM
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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 are aimed to bring attention to both African Ameri ...
Posted Friday, February 25th 2011 at 1:31PM
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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 affordable. The buy one, get one 50% off Campus Visit® ...
Posted Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 at 3:33PM
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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 ...
Posted Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 at 1:42PM
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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 ...
Posted Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 at 10:07AM
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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 ...
Posted Thursday, February 17th 2011 at 11:51AM
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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 Month Essay Contest!
The Essay Contest is open t ...
Posted Thursday, February 10th 2011 at 6:17PM
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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 Month Essay Contest!
The Essay Contest is open to ...
Posted Monday, February 7th 2011 at 12:56PM
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