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Alabama State Board Names Two Facilities, Approves 2011-12 Budget

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ASU’s Board of Trustees held a meeting Friday, during which members voted to honor two longtime baseball coaches, as well as a beloved Mighty...

VIDEO – Orlando Brown – South Carolina State Alum Found Dead at 40

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Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Saturday there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play and no suspicious factors surrounding Brown's death. He says it may take weeks before test results help determine the cause of death.

Endowed Chair Named After Black Labor Pioneers – Howard University

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The first ever endowed chair in the Department of Afro-American Studies was named Wednesday in honor of two “working folks” who were also pioneers...

U.S. – Brazil Education Initiative is Focus of State Visit to Morgan – Collaboration...

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Morgan State University was the backdrop for a visit by officials from Brazil on Thursday, September 22, 2011 to further an alliance between U.S....

Saint Augustine’s College celebrates 145th academic year

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Saint Augustine’s College celebrated the official opening of the academic year during its 145th Fall Convocation at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, on the...

Kordero D. Hunter – Central State football player shot, Killed in downtown Night Club

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DAYTON — A Central State University student-athlete was shot and killed early Friday morning inside a downtown club. Kordero D. Hunter, who turned 21 on...

Universities Band Together to Prevent the Execution of Troy Davis

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In August of 1989, Savannah, Georgia resident Troy Davis was charged with the murder of a police officer. In 1991, Davis was sent to...

New Hampton University executive VP to address students at Convocation Sunday, Sept. 25

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Hampton, Va. – Hampton University welcomes Dr. JoAnn Haysbert, executive vice president at Hampton University, as the speaker for the 69th Annual Opening Convocation...

VIDEO – Howard University Students March to Capital to take a Stand Against Injustice...

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- Written by Tyleah Hawkins -  Howard University since its birth has been known for its’ involvement standing against injustice. In 2011, this still remains to be...

Troy Davis’ legacy lives on after executuon

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Troy Davis was to be executed tonight at 7 P.M. in a Georgia prison after being accused of killing Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail...

Malice of the Clipse Book Signing @ Clark Atlanta Bookstore

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CAU Bookstore 223 James P Brawley Drive Southwest Atlanta, GA Oct. 7th 2011 3-5PM Hip-Hop artists, Gene Thornton Jr. aka 'Malice' of' The Clipse' will...

President Obama Administration Meets With HBCU Presidents For Black College Week

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College presidents from predominantly black institutions across the country gathered in the nation's capital Monday for a conference commemorating National Historically Black Colleges and...

North Carolina Central University Law School Helps Those with IRS Woes

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North Carolina Central University School of Law has a new addition to its complement of nationally ranked clinical programs, this one aimed at helping...

UMES holds 125th Founders’ Week Convocation

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The 125th Founders’ Week Convocation at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was a momentous occasion for the university and for 26 students who...

VIDEO – Tribute to Dominique Frazier Victim in Residential Stabbing

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A tribute to Dominique Frazier. Victim of a crime during Bowie State Homecoming 2011 RIP We love you ♥

Baton Rouge Native Tami Lee Hughes will perform at Xavier Oct. 3

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New Orleans LA - Violinist and Baton Rouge native Tami Lee Hughes will perform in a recital at Xavier University of Louisiana October 3 at...

JSU Professor named Chair of National Committee on Teaching and Learning

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Jackson State University professor of Political Science Michelle D. Deardorff, has been appointed by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to chair the Committee...

U.S. Rep. Cummings to Address School of Nursing Convocation Current News • Archived News

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BALTIMORE, MD -- (September 15, 2011) – U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) will be the featured speaker for the opening convocation of Coppin...