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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Alain Locke 1886-1954, the 1st Black Rhodes Scholar, Author, and Full Professor of Philosophy at Howard University. His writings especially the book, The New

As with every Tuesday, today, The Black Scholars Index features a President of an HBCU. Today we present Dr. David Hall, President of the University of the Virgin Islands. He is the 1st African-Americ

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Carol S. Parham. She is an Associate Chair in the Department of Education Leadership and Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland, College Park

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Anthony Foxx, Charlotte, NC's new mayor. Check out this lawyer's story of service and watch a few clips. http://blackscholarsindex.com/2010/01/anthony-foxx

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Barry C. Black. He is the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. He was elected to this position on June 27, 2003, becoming the first African-American, the

Can you donate a Lego robotics kit (or the $ to buy one)? Robotics in DC, a Saturday class that teaches engineering skills to 5th & 6th graders in SE, DC, needs about 10 kits in the coming days. For m

Today, The Black Scholars Index features a HBCU President - Dr. Robert Michael Franklin ’75. He is the tenth president of Morehouse College, the nation’s largest private, four-year

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Stephen Stafford II, Morehouse College's 13 year old prodigy. Check out his story and an interview clip. http://blackscholarsindex.com/2010/01/stephen-staf

As we all look to Haiti, today, The Black Scholars Index features Antenor Firmin. He was a Haitian scholar and the anthropologist well known for predicting Barack Obama's Presidency over a century ag

As with every Tuesday, today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dr. James E. Cheek. Dr. Cheek, resident emeritus of Howard University, was born in R

Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Mary Eliza Mahoney. In 1879 Mary Eliza Mahoney graduated from the New England Hospital for Women and Children in Boston, MA. She was the first colored gradu

Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates the life of Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis. Dr. Wade-Lewis gave herself to her family, service, and her students. She was the first African-American woman to earn a

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Harold J. Haskins. Harold J. Haskins has been an administrator at the University of Pennsylvania for 29 years. From his starting post as Assistant Dean of Stud

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Maulana Karenga. He is professor of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He holds 2 PhDs, is a renowned author, and is the head of

Happy New Year! We're back! Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. William H. Harris, current President of Alabama State University (ASU). He was one of the youngest ap

In my opinion one of the greatest ways to raise this country from the dust is education. Many state governments choose to reduce their education budget. We individually and as families must make edu

There are many outstanding and creative ways to welcome 2010. It’s time to cast off the old and focus on new opportunities. The year 2010 is a chance to make a big difference in the way that you think

Christmas is a great way to close the year. Thinking of how God sent Jesus to change the world and bring peace to hearts and minds. I have spent the year focusing on reasons to be thankful. It remi

This will be the last feature of the year. BSI features will continue on Monday, January 4, 2010. As you think about your end of the year giving, please donate $5 or $10 to Uplift, Inc. for your fa

Greetings... Tuesdays = Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy, the first female (interim) President of Shaw University. She has received a lifetime

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Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Arthur J. Bond, the founding Advisor of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Check out his story and a clip about NSBE. http://blackscholars

We are about to end another decade and its time to pursue education at its highest level. For centuries education has been the foundation for the growth of a successful society. So what is your edu

Today, The Black Scholars Index celebrates Dr. Geneva Gay. She is a professor of education at the University of Washington-Seattle, where she teaches multicultural education and general curriculum th

Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Judi Cinéas, the author of Six Months To Dr.: How I Completed My Dissertation In Six Months and the founder of Living The Dream. Check out her story! h