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Four Atlanta HBCUs Receive $14 Million Grant from National Science Foundation

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The Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity initiative of the National Science Foundation has awarded a $14 million grant to Four...

Diddy teams up with actor Mark Wahlberg in new business venture

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BREAKING NEWS! @iamdiddy AND @mark_wahlberg JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY NEW PERFORMANCE WATER, @aquahydrate diddy.it/AQUAhydrateDay — iamdiddy (@iamdiddy) February 27, 2013 Former Howard University student, record...

Robert Champion’s parents refuse $300k settlement

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FAMU has offered to pay $300,000 to the family of drum major Robert Champion, who died after a hazing aboard a charter bus in...

Seven Cadets Commissioned on May 6 at ECSU

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  The Military Science Department at Elizabeth City State University held its Spring 2011 Commissioning Ceremony for seven cadets on May 6, 2011. Cadets Danny Adams,...

Tuskegee community honors life of Bobby J. Smith, Jr.

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In a memorial sprinkled with tears and laughter, fellow students and friends reminded the Tuskegee community to “smile for B.J.” Hundreds gathered in the...

Saint Augustine’s Alumna Barbara Pierre Advances in Olympic Trials

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Former Saint Augustine's College standout Barbara Pierre qualified for the women's 100 meter semifinals with a time of 11.41 seconds in preliminaries late Friday,...

Black history museum misses its opening date for third time

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Saturday was the third missed opening-day deadline for the Minnesota African American Museum. The founder says negotiations with the bank continue. Saturday was the third...

2012 SIAC Basketball All-Conference & All-Academic Teams Announced

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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announces the 2012 SIAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball All-Conference Teams as voted on by the SIAC Basketball Coaches Association. The...

FAMU Remains Mum on Cosby’s $100,000 Scholarship, Honorary Degree

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Tallahassee Democrat Several universities have rescinded honorary degrees in light of allegations While several universities have voted to rescind honorary degrees awarded to Bill Cosby, and...

Darren Seals, One Of Ferguson’s Prominent Activist, Has Been Killed

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Activist Darren Seals, 29, was found with a gunshot wound inside a burning car just outside of Ferguson early Tuesday, according to multiple reports....

CAU Alum Audley ‘FlyGuyDC’ Feemster Aims To Inspire Others

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Clark Atlanta University is known for producing powerhouse HBCU alumni. CAU is the alma mater of game changers like; Eva Pigford, cycle three winner...

1968 Olympian to speak at Clark Atlanta

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One of two black athletes who called attention to the plight of African Americans at the 1968 Olympics will recount the iconic moment at...

Elizabeth City State Teacher of the year launches celebration of American and International Education

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Elizabeth City State University began its month-long celebration of American and International Education on Nov. 2 with the 2011 National Teacher of the Year,...

Education Opportunity for Black Students Tops GOP Agenda at CPAC Conference

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R. Denise Everson, Hampton Alumna Named American Institute of Architects Associate of the Year

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Hampton, Va. -  Hampton University alumna R. Denise Everson '04 has been selected by the American Institute of Architects as the 2016 Associate of the...

TSU Board Approves Temporary Revision To Admissions Standards Due To COVID-19

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HOUSTON – The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously approved a temporary addition to the existing university admissions standards, allowing an important COVID-19-related exemption for first-time, incoming freshman who...

Wilberforce University Partners With Community Action to Support Distance Learning

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Working from home has been a dream for some, but a nightmare for others. Ultimately, it is the necessary access to a computer and...

Detroit Lions draft Linebacker Brandon Hepburn of Florida A&M

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With the 245th pick in the 2013 NFL draft, the  selected linebacker Brandon Hepburn out of Florida A&M University. Hepburn is 6-foot-2, 240-pounds. He had...