LEADERS>>>Followers AT HBCUs
"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."
— Jack Welch
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Juggling Books and Babies by April Thornton
Teen pregnancy among African American women is increasing dramatically across the nation. Statistics that surround teen pregnancy is often associated with a life of failure and hardships.
Iota Founder John D. Slade On The Wonderful Life of Founder Albert “Bus” Hicks
I have long considered the fact that quite a few of the Iota founders are still living among us today to be one of...
Alpha Phi Alpha General President Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. visits Virginia Union University
Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., the 33rd General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. came to visit the ‘hollow grounds and dear old...
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...
The HBCU Experience #inmyOwnWords by Dominique McDonald Howard University
Initially, we sough to pen an article on why Howard University student (at the time this article was written) Dominique McDonald chose her major...
The Plight of the Black QB
Many would have you believe that the hurdles and obstacles that black athletes have had to overcome ended with the integration in baseball with...
A Message to the 2012 Graduating Seniors
Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.- Orison Swett Marden
To the class of 2012, your time to...
The Fight for the American Dream
American citizens have been protesters for change for decades. From the rallies against the inclusion of Americans in the Vietnam War to the marches...
What’s Up With Bowie State’s Radio Station?
The biggest names in the country have graced the campus of historically black Bowie State University including, President Barak Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama,...
The New American Society : Breaking the Chain
By Dior Ginyard
The Troy Davis story has taken over the social media platforms and news air waves over the past couple of days. Everyone,...
HBCU True Life: I Don’t Know What I’m Doing After College And That’s Okay
Well, it's that time of the year again. It's the end of another break, and the Spring semester is drawing nigh. Usually, I'm very...
How to Show Interest in a Greek Organization
It’s that time of year again; you can feel it in the air. Guys are dusting off their line jackets, girlfriends are ordering paddles...
Top High School Senior in the Country Will Pursue Degree at FAMU
FAMU Newsroom
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On June 29, National Achievement Award Finalist, Bryan Anderson, will begin the pursuit of a degree in computer engineering at...
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...
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...
Lifting As I Climb: Mentorship, Community Service and the Importance of Giving Back
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. -Muhammad Ali
As I get older it has begun to dawn...
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...
