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ASU Grad, Rapper 2 Chainz to Run for College Park Mayor?

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Tauheed Epps, better known by his stage name 2 Chainz, just may consider running for Mayor of College Park, his hometown, according to reports.  From XXL: "I’m...

Bianca Golden, NYC Teacher Keeps It Real With Students

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When a Black, HBCU-educated woman is passionate about the work she does, you'll know it. This is exactly the case for former America's Next...

10 HBCUs Where Alumni Give Back the Most

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Referenced by Yahoo Financial contributions to colleges in the U.S. rose 9 percent in 2013, and alumni can take credit for much of that increase. Of the...

This Spelman Alum Gave Up Coke For Cannabis

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Meet Jeannette Ward, former seven-year Coca Cola career climber, and also a graduate of HBCU Spelman College in Atlanta, who recently took the smart leap...

Spelman Alumna, Ouleye Warnock Works to Develop a Solution to Human Trafficking

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Ouleye Ndoye Warnock, C'2007, is a pioneer. As the inaugural senior human trafficking fellow for the City of Atlanta, she was recently featured in...

Jackson State University President Resigns, Following Prostitution Sting Arrest

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Jackson State University president William Bynum Jr. resigned from his role leading the 142-year-old institution yesterday, Monday, February 10th, following his arrest in a...

Morehouse Man Mikael Moore is Now Janelle Monae’s Manager

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Mikael Moore, who once had worked on "The Hill" in the nation's capital, says he has known one of music's biggest stars, Janelle Monae, for...

U.S. Air Force’s 1st Black Woman Thunderbird Officer: Remoshay Nelson, Howard Grad

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One day before the anniversary of World War II, the United States Air Force shares the announcement, the 29-year-old Remoshay Nelson will make history...

Bama State Style Gets Canceled: Was The Call For “Better” Reality TV All Talk?

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I have attended two different HBCUs and have marched as a member of two very good HBCU band programs. Going to these schools has...

Hampton University New Student Enrollment Exceeds Expectations up 150 from Last Year

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Hampton, Va - Hampton University has exceeded its new student enrollment expectations for the 2015-2016 academic school year. HU welcomed 1,053 new students from...

AKA Cast Members of VH1’s Sorority Sisters Suspended Until 2016

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According to the organization's website, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has suspended Sorority Sisters cast member April McRae and Rwanda "Joy" Hammond who has been...

The Best Black Poker Players of All Time

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It’s time to appreciate the greats. Professional poker is one of the hardest jobs of all time, and it turns out that black players...

Bethune-Cookman University Prez On Betsy DeVos As Speaker: ‘Mary McLeod Bethune Would Approve’

Dr. Edison O. Jackson — who has invited Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to speak at Bethune-Cookman University’s spring commencement — has responded to the criticism issued by B-CU...

9 Pictures That Only HBCU Students Would Understand

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There isn't a joke the band doesn't know... The next time you visit financial aid agents... But, before you get there, you have to prepare for...

Here’s Why You Should Consider Pledging A Black Greek Lettered Organization

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Pledging a Black Greek Lettered Organization (BGLO) is one of the most important decisions that you can make during your matriculation in college, and...

Ride Along 2 Miami Sweepstakes #RideAlong2

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Universal Pictures and HBCU Buzz  have teamed up in the Ride Along 2 Sweepstakes. One lucky winner and their choice of guest will receive...

2014 HBCU TOP 30 UNDER 30

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20 - Rachel S. Jackson | Clark Atlanta University A hometown hero, Rachel S. Jackson is an alumna of Clark Atlanta University, class of 2013. Graduating...

15 Reasons Going to an HBCU is an Experience Like No Other

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Huffington Post The roads of HBCUs are paved in black magic. The more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation act as a...