By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency for STEMBoard, LLC
Photo by Felicity Ingraham
(Nassau, The Bahamas)…The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is being positioned to lead the region in STEM careers within the next few years, now that American-based Rocket Fuel “Gives Back” and Millennium Engineer ...
Posted Sunday, August 10th 2014 at 9:28PM
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Sometimes our light outshines other.
It is not our fault. It's our gift.
I'm speaking of attractive enjoyable light.
Many people shy away from the bright light because it
can take over the atmosphere.
Don't turn your light down. Just find a place you can shine bright. ...
Posted Sunday, August 10th 2014 at 1:47PM
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BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is restarting its RN-to BSN- Nursing Program.
Last week, the university informed the Arkansas Department of Education that it plans to reactivate the program in January 2015. The program is de ...
Posted Friday, August 8th 2014 at 12:17PM
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Michelle Obama and Laura Bush tag teamed the presentation Wednesday for African first ladies, with a cameo from George W. Bush.
BY Leslie Larson
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 8:40 AM
George W. Bush crashed his wif ...
Posted Thursday, August 7th 2014 at 10:18AM
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There are many activities and goals set for the month of August.
Our main priority must be to work to inspire, uplift, and support
Black boys, and men.
Black men are just as valuable as any other race. Black men
have many challenges in America for obvious reasons.
Some people will never unde ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2014 at 4:55PM
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The Major Initiatives
The fundamental purpose of the University’s male initiatives is to create institutional opportunities for the academic and personal success of young men enrolled at Fayetteville State University. While the University has an a ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2014 at 4:30PM
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The Art of Leadership - Inspiration. Innovation. Collaboration.
36th Annual National Black MBA Association Conference & Exposition
September 16-20, 2014 - Atlanta, GA
Join us as we challenge and explore the global galleries of advancement. Learn from the nation's best thought leaders, partici ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2014 at 3:46PM
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Calling all Software Developers!!!
Enter the Microsoft HBCU Connect Tech Challenge
and compete for a chance to win a XBOX ONE!
Take the Challenge: http://hbcuconnect.com//campaigns/773/ms300x250_3 ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2014 at 1:21PM
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Like many folks, I used to hate vegetables and then, oddly enough, I became a vegan. Now, that was well over a decade ago. While I’m no longer a vegan, my past adoption of this lifestyle truly changed the ways in which I approached and embraced veget ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2014 at 8:48AM
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WSSU students, faculty and staff show their RAM PRIDE ALL DAY EVERYDAY.
With the help of students, faculty and staff we were able to show the world that Winston Salem State is definitely happy! Thank you Pharrell Williams for inspiring the movement #happyproject #WSSU ...
Posted Monday, July 28th 2014 at 12:37PM
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I gotsa plenty. I think you havsa plenty too!
Looking around at all the beauty that surrounds
me is enough to fill my cup.
I have peace. Do you have peace?
I have faith. Do you have faith?
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
I've got the voice ...
Posted Saturday, July 26th 2014 at 2:46PM
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By NewsOne
“It’s professor Mathew Knowles (pictured) to you!” Beyoncé’s headline-making dad will be teaching a course this September 13 at the Houston Community College (HCC) called “The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In?” Knowles’ course ...
Posted Wednesday, July 23rd 2014 at 10:53AM
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This afternoon, President Obama visited the Walker Jones Education Campus in Washington, D.C. to participate in a town hall with youth, and to announce new commitments in support of the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative.
As the President said today, "We want fewer young men in jail; we want more of ...
Posted Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 at 9:42AM
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If you're trying to eat healthy but having a difficult time finding the right foods to buy, a trip to the grocery store can be quite intimidating. For weight management and overall good health, it’s important to eat a wide variety of food sources of ...
Posted Monday, July 21st 2014 at 5:46PM
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by Afi-Odelia E. Scruggs
Over the weekend, Wilberforce University trustees selected the president they hope would restore the badly ailing school.
Trustees interviewed three candidates last Friday and Saturday before making their choice afterwa ...
Posted Monday, July 21st 2014 at 11:38AM
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When it comes to my greatest joys I often see folks enjoying them and I say "I'm living thru you". But today I have managed to make my happiness come true so if you need to you can live thru me.
Just chillaxin at the Beach with the Girls and the ki ...
Posted Saturday, July 19th 2014 at 3:04PM
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We are excited to extend a discount to our valued HBCU Connect Community Partners:
General Admission to Urban Tech Weekend in Houston, Texas is free of charge. We are extending a special 10% exclusive discount off VIP Ticket admission to HBCU member ...
Posted Tuesday, July 15th 2014 at 2:23PM
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has strongly backed the national education guidelines known as Common Core. The standards in math and English that specify what skills a student should have for every grade.
Common Core has been criticized by ...
Posted Tuesday, July 15th 2014 at 2:01PM
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Chinese Government signs Memorandum of Understanding with Historically Black Colleges & Universities in Beijing Today
HBCUs and Chinese universities meet to discuss implementation of 1,000 scholarships for HBCU students to study in China
(B ...
Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 2:18PM
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The people of Columbus came out yesterday to attend the unveiling of the Long Street Bridge. The highlight of this new Bridge that links the King and Lincoln district to downtown is the Wall.
The wall is over 200 ft long, and 60 feet high. There a ...
Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 1:07PM
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ASU President Gwendolyn E. Boyd is calling on all alumni and supporters to join in the University's new giving campaign, "30 Days of ASU."
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ASU has launched a new and simple avenue for supporters to invest in the University. President Gwendo ...
Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 12:20PM
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Posted by Rodney Carmichael
When the Interdenominational Theological Center announced its "Saving the ITC" campaign with the hope of raising $2.5 million earlier this year, it sounded like another of Atlanta's historically black institutions might ...
Posted Wednesday, July 9th 2014 at 3:53PM
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Many people purchase organic produce in mass believing that it is healthier than produce that is conventionally grown. While organic produce does contain fewer pesticide residues than conventional produce, there is little evidence suggesting that it ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 9:05PM
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Creating and Leading the Experience
Oprah Winfrey
"I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling and summon the courage to live it," Oprah Winfrey says.
Friday, Oprah takes the stage in a profound, moving and intimate one-woman show. She brings her story and vision to l ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 12:11PM
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