A Cupcake a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away?
Articulate Moment by April C. Thornton: We are attentive to our hectic school schedule, but we neglect to provide the proper nourishment for our bodies.
Become Familiar……Know Your Roots? by April Thornton
By: April C. Thornton
Racial identity has been a manifesting issue on HBCU campuses. The formal term African American is used to classify the race...
The HBCU Experience by Dior Ginyard
HBCU’s are known throughout America for developing gifted African American men and women that are ready to take on challenges and obstacles that life...
Why They Are Trying To Defile Trayvon Martin’s Name
“They've killed my son, now they want to kill his reputation.”
This was said by Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin yesterday during a...
Why It’s Never Too Late To Choose To Be Great
At times I tend to think I'm older than I actually am, allowing myself to drown in the woes of past mistakes and watching...
Is Heavy College Debt Burden Still Worth It?
In recent years, college attendance costs have dramatically risen, wages have declined and college graduates have struggled to find jobs. Despite the seemingly bleak outlook,...
Two HBCU Students Killed in the Past Two Weeks, When Will the Madness End?
Bowie State University was in the midst of celebrating its Homecoming on Thursday, September 15, when the student body received horrible news. Dominique T....
Do Social Networks Construct Fake Personalities?
Are you one of those people who make it a point to tweet more than 100 times a day? Do you know anyone who...
Herman Cain’s Campaign is Falling Apart
One week can change everything in an election. For Herman Cain, it's more like half a week.
Herman Cain has been accused of sexually harassing...
Why We Still Need to Promote HBCU Exceptionalism
Twitter is a fascinating, spontaneous, stream of consciousness social media outlet for users to tweet their thoughts and opinions on the Web for millions...
The Budget Baller (How to Dress Cool in College…Efficiently)
There are only three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and being broke in college. It’s almost a rite of passage; “How to Survive...
Ambitious Girl: Is There Now a Positive Movement in Hip Hop?
"Go girl, go girl, go girl! Ambition!" This eight letter word has been transformed over the past year by Maybach Music Group artist Wale....
Before You Become Greek, Ask Yourself: Who Am I?
Quality begins on the inside... and then works its way out. ~Bob Moawad
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) were created for a purpose. The push...
‘Describe Jackson State In One Word’
“Unique," says Jackson State student MuNesha, a senior health care administration major, on the university's official Facebook page.
"Some people think of Jackson as dangerous, but...
Empire Star, Jussie Smollett Talks Diversity on MTV News
In a recent interview with MTV news, Empire’s Jussie Smollett gave his perspective on diversity in television. Smollett admits that he feels TV is a medium for...
Why Obama’s push on student loans is critical for black college students
Lisa Haynes, 23, listens as President Barack Obama delivers the Commencement address at Hampton University May 9, 2010, in Hampton, VA. Haynes is graduating with a...
The Gloucester Institute: HBCUs Leading the Way
HBCU’s Lead Too!
Students from several HBCUs received the chance of a lifetime this past weekend in Gloucester County, Virginia. I am blessed to...
What to do about Amber Cole
Earlier this week, a 14-year-old African-American girl by the name of Amber Cole was recorded performing oral sex for her boyfriend outside of their...
