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Medgar Evers College, named for the martyred civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), was established in 1970 by the Board of Higher Education of The City of New York as a result of the advoca­cy of community residents in Central Brooklyn, and educational and civic leaders throughout the

By ADD SEYMOUR JR. Spike Lee ’79 didn’t come to Morehouse to study film. In fact, once he got to college, he had no idea what he wanted to study until he finally realized what he was passionate about. “At the end of my sophomore year, my adviser told me to think long and hard about choosing

Ann Arbor councilmembers debate wind turbine project, approve skatepark design, get briefed on 721 N. Main, hear dog park concerns By Dave Askins January 13, 2013 at 12 pm Ann Arbor city coun

Author: Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D As we count down the days to a second term, a look at the president's record on black colleges. (The Root) -- Between now and the inauguration on Jan. 21, The Root will be taking a daily look at the president's record on a number of policy issues, including his f

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Published on Jan 8, 2013 HBCUs have educated freed slaves, helped create the black middle class, and still train most of the country's black professionals; but many of the nation's historically bl

It is the grace she displays that makes her an inspiration to the HBCU community. Being a leader like Kate Middleton takes courage, strength, poise, joy, and heart. Ladies if you aspire to be a

By Dawn C. Chmielewski January 8, 2013, 2:29 p.m. LAS VEGAS -- Def Jam label co-founder Russell Simmons and veteran television and film producer Brian Robbins have joined forces to launch the new YouTube channel All Def Digital (ADD), a name that hints at the partners' ambitions to create en

We have another day to strive for greatness. The poem by Maya Angelou "Phenomenal Woman" is a guide to get us to the mind frame we can embrace to help us rise towards the top of our game.

January 7, 2013 by Kevin Dean Many Veterans think they experience culture shock when they make the transition from military to civilian life, but an even greater transitional shock is the one expe

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Pathways to Greatness -- Honoring our Past, Creating Our Future - is a fitting description for the University of the Virgin Islands new strategic plan that spans the period 2012 to 2017. The plan is developed on the premise that the University is on a journey to greatness -- and that it remains comm

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Some of us find it easy to stay on track towards success. Some of us can be distracted by all of the different aspects life throws our way. After reading an encouraging blog on BlackAuthorsConnect

Now is the time to rewrite the script of your life! Who do you want to be in 2013? I want to be a Woman who never gives up on a project despite the challenges that try to deter me. You always kn

The word miracle is one of the most overused words that falls from the mouths of religious leaders and laypersons. Any occurrence that cannot be easily explained or that average people or institutions are not able to replicate is given this celestial label. The academy has its doubt as to whether th

This goes out to you and you and you. Thank you for your support, inspiration, encouragement, and business. There is nothing better one can offer another than knowledge and help. I have received help

Why We Need More African Women Leaders Melinda Gates December 14, 2012 Earlier this year, I was deeply moved by Theo Sowa’s TEDxChange talk calling for more African women leaders. She argued that while the issues that African women face are an explicit part of the global conversation, the Afric

For those of you who want to give a gift that will be appreciated how about some interesting reading material! I just went to the bookstore on the hunt to find a Michael Jackson autobiography but I c

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

QUESTION #2: Which HBCU was the first to have a fully implemented doctoral program in the field of nursing? _______________________________________________________________________________ HOW

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