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St. Paul’s College President Eddie N. Moore Jr departing

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The president of St. Paul's College is leaving the historically black college in Lawrenceville for medical reasons. The school announced Friday that Eddie N. Moore...

Beyonce, Jay-Z to battle at Sunday’s BET Awards

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce will battle her husband for video of the year at Sunday’s BET Awards, and now both performers are confirmed...

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,...

Orlando Magic select Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn NBA Draft – HBCU Hero

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Norfolk State's Kyle O'Quinn: A Jamaica, NY native, O'Quinn is a perfect "energy" guy, but his coach Anthony Evans—a Brooklyn native—told me he's capable of...

UMES Speaks the Language

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Its summer time!! What do most high schoolers do this time of year? Hang out at the pool, earn pocket change at a part...

Shaw University Receives “Excellence in Debt Management” Award

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Shaw University, the first HBCU in the South, received the 2012 Excellence in Debt Management Award from USA Funds, the university announced today. Shaw...

Improving minority health disparities: NCCU Research Center receives $5.7 million NIH Grant

The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) at North Carolina Central University has received a $5.7 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant...

Bowie State Champions LGBT Rights for HBCUs

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An HBCU blazes the trail in championing LGBT rights on their campuses. Maryland’s Bowie State University is the first historically black college or university...

Howard University hosts HU Athletics Alumni Reunion Weekend 2012

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When most Alumni journey back to their respective colleges and universities it’s for the great experience of an HBCU homecoming. But this weekend, Howard...

Howard Alumnus Fights for Congressional Seat in NY

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On this Tuesday June 26, 2012 Clyde Williams is one of four candidates looking to oust long time Republican Charlie Rangel. Williams, who represents...

ASU Board of Trustees Crowns former Clark Atlanta VP, Joseph Silver President of Alabama...

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The Alabama State University Board of Trustees voted to officially accept Joseph Silver as the 13th president of the university during their board meeting...

Hampton’s McCorory qualify for London Olympics

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Francena McCorory and LaShawn Merritt will both head to London next month looking for Olympic gold. Merritt, a Portsmouth native, will be a hot gold...

Former Howard University Hospital Employee Pleads Guilty to Selling Personal Information About Patients

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Laurie Napper, a former medical technician at Howard University Hospital, pled guilty today to a federal charge stemming from the sale of personal information...

Former Hampton University star Kellie Wells qualifies for London Olympics

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The trauma is long gone from Kellie Wells' life. There's a zip in her walk and a smile on her face reaching, it seems, all...

HBCU “Equality Lawsuit” Far From Over

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Both sides locked in a battle over proper funding for Maryland’s historical black institutions (HBI) have retreated to their corners to regroup and prepare...

$10,000 Grant Given By UPS to Benedict College

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Benedict College recently received a $10,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used to obtain computer...

Dillard Theatre presents Broadway Stars with “The Amen Corner”

  In the photo: Nicoye Banks, Left | Lloyd Watts, Middle | Sherri Marina, Right   On Monday Dillard University Theatre teamed up with “Project 1 Voice,...

Huntsville High teacher, Alabama A&M Alum wins Presidential award, may visit White House

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Chanda Davis, a science teacher at Huntsville High School, has been recognized as one of 97 Presidential Awardees for the Presidential Award for Excellence...