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Vision Insurance Tied to Better Eye Health
(Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health should be a mandatory part of regular health insuranc
Attention HBCU Scholars - Enter the Student Innovation Awards!
Student Innovation Award Save Scholarship/Grant TechColumbus offers the Student Innovation Awards to nurture and encourage future generations of technology entrepreneurs. The top two winners receiv
Hurricane Relief & Recovery Efforts at McGraw-Hill
Posted on November 26, 2012 by Vanessa Garzon More than 5,000 McGraw-Hill employees in the New York metro area and New Jersey were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In the wake of the storm, McGraw-H
Tickets now on Sale: "Black Nativity", presented by Hampton Players & Co.
Hampton Va. – The Hampton University Players & Co. proudly presents “Black Nativity,” a combination of African American scripture, poetry, dance and song. The performance will take place on HU’s camp
William Harvey, Hampton University President, Reflects On 35 Years At The Helm Of An HBCU
By Jarrett L. Carter, HBCU Digest There are few places in Hampton University President William Harvey’s life where he doesn’t enjoy the best view. From his multi-million dollar new student cafeteria overlooking the Hampton River, to the top floor of the university-owned Harbour Center the city’s
U.S. Colleges and Universities Need Your Help to Improve Black Male Student Success
New Report Offers Policy-Driven Interventions to Remove Educational Barriers Undermining Black Men Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012—Participation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups—including
Stress Reduction Through Meditation May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke And Death
African Americans with heart disease who practiced Transcendental Meditation regularly were 48 percent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or die from all causes compared with African Americans
Career Changers and Job Seekers! Check these jobs out from Christiana Care!
We have just a few days left to present these special opportunities with you from Christiana Care Health System! If African Americans do not apply for these positions, we may not continue to get these great opportunities to share with you, so please take a look and apply for positions that intere
Vitamin D Insufficiency Contributes To Pain In Black Americans With Knee Osteoarthritis
A new study reveals that black Americans display lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the Amer
BE THERE: Meharry Medical College's Pre-Alumni Assoc. Community Day 11/10/12
MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S PRE-ALUMNI ASSOCIATON TO HOST 22ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 WHAT: Meharry Medical College’s 22nd Annual Community Day WHEN: 9
Oprah Winfrey sends anonymous gifts to military families
IndiaGlitz The generous former talk show host reveals she has been using her riches to bring a smile to the faces of those with husbands and wives away on duty and ha
Congrats - Chicago State University's President Coined as Educator of the Year
CHICAGO (OCTOBER 30, 2012) – Chicago State University President, Wayne D. Watson PhD, will be presented with one of the highest honors, the Education Leadership Award, presented by the Thurgood Marsha
Major move for Kelly
By Gina Cherelus & Jasmine E. Harris Since elementary school, Joseph Kelly knew he wanted to be in the military. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in serving in the armed forces with a lineage
Jackpot! Online Casinos to Drop Billions on Ads
Gambling Firms Could Create Category That Outspends Insurance By: Alexandra Bruell Published: October 29, 2012 Hey, ad agencies: Feeling lucky? You should be. With online gambling newly legal in