Kristie and Kirstie Bronner, C’2013, have always done everything together — from dressing alike in elementary school to double dating in high school. On May 19, the music majors from Atlanta will graduate from Spelman College as co-valedictorians wit ...
Posted Tuesday, May 7th 2013 at 12:13PM
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By ADD SEYMOUR JR.
The summer after Shelton “Spike” Lee’s sophomore year at Morehouse, his advisor told him that he needed to choose a major. It was the summer of 1977 and Lee was home in Brooklyn, visiting a friend.
“In the middle of the ...
Posted Tuesday, May 7th 2013 at 12:12PM
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Tomorrow is the day to get out and Vote in the Primary Election.
Your city is depending on you to help select the best candidate
to lead you towards success!
Find out where your voting polls are located:
http://www.canivote.org/ ...
Posted Monday, May 6th 2013 at 6:04PM
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Today marks the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week – a great opportunity to show teachers how much they matter to us.
One great way to thank teachers is by supporting organizations that help them do their best work. I recently met with representative of one such organization, the Teachin ...
Posted Monday, May 6th 2013 at 1:32PM
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Coming May 12: A Conversation with Maya Angelou
All-new episodes of "Super Soul Sunday" are coming your way on Mother's Day! Tune in Sunday, May 12, as our new season kicks off with one of Oprah's greatest teachers, Dr. Maya Angelou.
Watch Vide ...
Posted Monday, May 6th 2013 at 11:53AM
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How are you spending your Cinco de Mayo?
We are grilling, communing, and uplifting over
here at the HBCUConnect House! This time last
year we were at the Obama Rally held at OSU
working and cheering for our President to stay
in office. Looks li ...
Posted Sunday, May 5th 2013 at 7:35PM
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We have recently partnered with the largest Greek Event in the country to create an excellent opportunity for employers to interface with HBCU and Greek Fraternity/Sorority alumni from all over the country. For years this has been a key event in the ...
Posted Friday, May 3rd 2013 at 11:43AM
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Justin McIntosh is editor of Columbus Alive. These are a few of his favorite things.
Numero, Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label
Available at Spoonful Records, 116 E. Long St., Downtown
Numero’s Eccentric Soul compilations are treasure troves ...
Posted Thursday, May 2nd 2013 at 3:31PM
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by Dr. Elwood Watson
Lately, it seems that a person cannot pick up a newspaper, look through a magazine or peruse a website blog without coming across an article bemoaning the continuing devaluation or suppose lack of worth of a college degree th ...
Posted Thursday, May 2nd 2013 at 11:30AM
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Thanks to CollegeDegreeSearch.Net
With age comes wisdom, but not necessarily success. Let’s look at some of the most influential people in this country under 40.
Mark Zuckerberg
Age: 28
Founder and CEO of Facebook
INTERNET
In less than a de ...
Posted Wednesday, May 1st 2013 at 3:03PM
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The Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend is the biggest and best greek weekend in the country. Since 2004, thousands of Divine 9 greeks travel from all over the country for one amazing weekend of Greek unity and memories to last a lifetime.
Wednesday, J ...
Posted Wednesday, May 1st 2013 at 12:40PM
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Texas Southern University has named Johnetta Hayes-Perry head women's basketball coach. TSU Director of Athletics, Dr. Charles McClelland, made the announcement promoting Hayes-Perry who spent last season as the program's associate head coach.
“We ...
Posted Wednesday, May 1st 2013 at 12:36PM
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There are plenty of choices out there when it comes to selecting your wine
and spirits! Choosing one that gives you the best experience is the route to
go. My favorite is Peach Ciroc of course! What's your favorite Ciroc flavor?
Graduation and ...
Posted Wednesday, May 1st 2013 at 12:21PM
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent water-soluble antioxidant that plays a critical role in proper functioning of the body's immune system. A vitamin C-deficient diet can cause a condition called scurvy, which leads to anemia, poor wound healing, and gum disease, amongst other health problems. Vit ...
Posted Tuesday, April 30th 2013 at 9:20PM
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Now is your chance to travel to Africa! Get all the Hotel, and Flight information by logging onto the travel site: Wazubi.com
Wazubi is sponsored by a group of individuals who are passionate about affording everyone the
opportunity to visit the M ...
Posted Tuesday, April 30th 2013 at 12:01PM
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Student Success
Students at Winston-Salem State University established The WSSU Investment Fund in the fall of 2012, made possible through the generosity of BB&T Bank's $50,000 gift to the School of Business and Economics under the terms of the Et ...
Posted Monday, April 29th 2013 at 5:16PM
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THE 2013 ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND JUNE 5-9
THE BIGGEST & BEST GREEK WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY!
FILLED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE,UNITY, CHARITY, FORUMS, STEP SHOW, NETWORKING, EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND MORE!
We cordially invite all old school, new school, prophytes, neos, sands, numbers and all D9 Gree ...
Posted Monday, April 29th 2013 at 1:17PM
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If you would like to receive copies of the On' Campus Student Magazine contact
us today at oncampus@hbcuconnect.com.
This is the elite HBCU All Star issue that celebrates the end of the 2012-2013
school year. Plan your participation in the Fall Student Magazine issue now.
Contributors are invite ...
Posted Monday, April 29th 2013 at 1:02PM
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Many of us are looking for that certain umph to get
us through the work week. One incentive is to focus
on something that makes you happy and energized.
Each day incorporate that something into your
daily task list. Express that something in all ...
Posted Monday, April 29th 2013 at 12:52PM
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(Reuters Health) - At the end of life, black kidney disease patients are more likely than white patients to continue intensive dialysis instead of choosing hospice care, according to a new study.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/24/us-race-k ...
Posted Friday, April 26th 2013 at 9:13AM
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(Reuters Health) - Among young women diagnosed with breast cancer, black and Hispanic patients were more likely to wait weeks for treatment, in a new study from California.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/24/us-minorities-breastcancer-idUSB ...
Posted Friday, April 26th 2013 at 9:11AM
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Why is it acceptable to call someone skinny, but not okay to call someone fat?
In a recent reflective blog I explain how I really feel about being called skinny. If you've ever experienced a dramatic weight loss I'm sure you can relate. Check it ...
Posted Thursday, April 25th 2013 at 9:53PM
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Posted Wednesday, April 24th 2013 at 1:44PM
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Johnson C. Smith University will hold its 141st Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2013 on Sunday, May 19 at 8 a.m. at the Irwin Belk complex on the university campus.
Commencement speaker is Ambassador Andrew Young, who has serve ...
Posted Wednesday, April 24th 2013 at 11:41AM
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