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Youth APPLab Publishes first 3 apps on the Android Market - check them out now!
Youth APPLab (http://www.youthapplab.com), the first youth app development program in the country, publishes the its first 3 apps on the Android Market. Students (the youngest is 7 years old) have wo
History in the making - take a peek at Queen Oprah's Workshop!
We salute our HBCU Queen as she gives us a sneak peek into her office where the magic happens! Just think... the OWN channel was once just an idea, then Ms. Winfrey and her team made the dream a reali
NFL Lockout Comes to an End: A New Deal is Approved
After months of public nastiness and private negotiations, of court filings and rulings, of players and owners squabbling over more than $9 billion a year, NFL fans finally saw the handshake and heard
Watch Uplift's new office space (The Lab) take shape!
Uplift, Inc.'s new space = The Lab (computer lab and technology think tank) in DC! Come by for a visit and/or to geek out with us! https://plus.google.com/photos/101036376219617987132/albums/563266
Uplift, Inc.'s STEM Summer Camp!
Be sure to check out daily blogs, photos, and videos (coming soon) from students in Uplift, Inc. STEM Summer Camp - http://www.studystem.com/
Check Out Uplift, Inc.'s Robotic Summer Camp (blog and photos)
Week One of our Robotics Summer Camp was a huge eye opener for students. Check out how the week went (never a dull moment) and look through our photo gallery! http://www.roboticsindc.com/2011/07/w
How Do We Raise Confident Children?
Posted to Communal Matters on July 20 2011 What do you do if your child disobeys you when you say “no”? How should you react when your child complains to you about his teacher? How do you handle a
Sunday, Funday, Loveday
Make the most of today. There is still time to do what you love. Use this day to block out the bad and embrace the good. Live life today in a way that makes you feel so happy and proud of yourself.
Owners, players reach agreement on economics of labor deal
By Albert Breer NEW YORK -- Following a breakthrough in negotiations between NFL owners and players, it now appears the economics of a new collective bargaining agreement essentially are done.
Check here for your list of Historically Black Colleges that offer a concentration in Sales...
Please check out the list below of HBCUs that offer sales courses and/or degrees. If you need help contacting these colleges let our staff know and we are happy to help you connect. HBCUs with Sale
A few words from Mr. Shut Up & Train: Rahman "Ray" Grayson - FAMU Alum
I know you all have been wondering what's going on with me and AEIM Fitness. Want answers? Our new video explains it all. Click here: http://www.mrshutupandtrain.com/fitness-tv/whats-new-video/ If
Parents of College Bound Students Need help Too
Today, I am encouraging 100 parents of college bound students to join my fan page. Over the next few weeks I will offer tips so that your student will thrive while in college. "Like" me at http://on.f
Make summer a little more refreshing, by ordering your copy of HBCU Connect's Alumni Magazine!
There are so many reasons to celebrate this day! Another opportunity to live on purpose, and pursue our dreams and goals. Keep on pushing through the challenges and eventually you will overcome. Have fun, work hard, and support others. Is there anyone in our community that is a great example of t
To all our Hard Working - Nurturing - Strong Men out there ...today we Honor you!
It takes strength to be a leader. It takes stamina to overcome life's challenges and tests. Well to all of you men out there who are focused on being great role models, family men, educators, and lead
Howard Alum - Sean Diddy Combs gets creative at London playground
Music mogul Dirty Diddy Money is to roll up his sleeves and help out volunteers at an adventure playground in central London. The rapper, who used to be known as P Diddy, will be at Toffee Park Adv
86% of African Americans Think Casey Anthony Would be Guilty if She Were Black
by Dr. Boyce Watkins. In a recent Your Black World survey, readers were asked to ascertain the racial implications of the case of Casey Anthony, a mother who was recently exonerated in the death of her two year old daughter, Caylee. After the surprising not guilty verdict, people across the nation
Oprah Will Be Teaching High School in South Africa
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World In South Africa, Oprah Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007. She speaks often of how she “loves her girls” referring to them as her daughters. Now she is taking her relationship with her girls to a new level — teacher to student.
African Americans and Hispanics twice as likely to use Twitter
(Clickz) Eight percent of adult U.S. Internet users now use Twitter, representing six percent of the overall U.S. population, according to research conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & Am
Happy Birthday to William Roger Moss - CEO & Founder of HBCUConnect.com!!!!
We want to send a special Birthday shout out to one of the best men on this earth! Today we honor you and pour nothing but love and joy and celebration onto you so that you have one of the best days o
TIFFANY PATTON & HBCU CONNECT COVERS NORMAN BROWN @ THE BEAUTIFUL CHENE PARK IN DETROIT
IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF JAZZ, THEN YOU CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW! SUMMER STORM FEATURING NORMAN BROWN I ALSO WILL HAVE MORE TO COME FROM THE VERY TALENTED RICHARD ELLIOTT UP NEXT. IT WAS CERTAINLY A WONDERFUL SHOW AND NORMAN ALLOWED HBCU CONNECT TO GET A SNEAK PEAK AND ALSO INSIG
Celebrate Your Independence!!!
Happy Independence Day to You! This day is a special day to uplift our Soldiers who fight for our freedom. How fortunate we are to be citizens of a country that is known for embracing independen
Food For Thought
Today is a great day to work. Work on you! Becoming better is the mission. So since we all enjoy reading and learning... I figured I would share a book I'm diving into this weekend: "The Power
UNCF ANNOUNCES ACTOR BRIAN WHITE AND TV PRODUCERS MONIQUE JACKSON AND KITA WILLIAMS TO CO-HOST UNCF EMPOWER ME
New Orleans, LA (June 30, 2011)–UNCF–the United Negro College Fund–the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, today announced actor Brian White and TV producers Monique J
Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds U.S. Sentencing Commission
Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds U.S. Sentencing Commission for Extending the Fair Sentencing Act to Individuals Serving Unfairly Long Sentences for Crack Cocaine Offenses Wade Henders