Are HBCUs Boosting Minority Representation in the Sciences?
(The Atlantic Education) --- Caleph Wilson, an immunologist at the University of Pennsylvania medical school, always loved science, but even as a teenager he didn’t...
5 Things Black Women Can Learn From – ‘Being Mary Jane’
Mara Brock Akil’s “Being Mary Jane" is currently in its second season on BET and is striking chords with women all over. News anchor...
Report: Workers’ Retirement Savings Can’t Escape Racial Disparities
The National Bureau of Economic Research released a report in February that reveals racial disparities in the 401(k) retirement accounts. It also reveals the...
Mom’s House or Flophouse? Where to Live After College
The Root
The thing I, as a shorty, looked forward to the most about transitioning from jailbait-hood to manhood was the right to move out...
Charleston and the Role of the Black Church
Patheos.com
*Note: This post is a response to a friend’s sincere question about how she needs to address her community in regards to the events...
HBCUs’ Role in the Social Justice Movement
Quite often, critics question the relevancy and value of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to contemporary society. More troubling is that many of...
Learning the Business Side of the Tech Industry
On Oct. 1, I received notice of an amazing opportunity to attend the 1st annual Black Enterprise AT&T TechConneXt Summit. Being selected was an...
When Terrorism Strikes, Black Lives Don’t Seem to Matter as Much
Of terrorism’s many destructive traits, none is more horrifying than its ability to unexpectedly snatch our normalcy from us. Recent attacks in Paris force...
Delaware State University Student Walks with Elephants
When Katie Ommanney looks into the eyes of an elephant, she sees a person inside them.
"They have emotions, they have personalities," Ommanney said. "I...
Ronald Mason Jr. Tells Us to Commit to Making Progress Everyday
This story is a part of the series "President's Corner" about the unique experiences, vision and leadership styles of each president at our nation's...
How To Survive A Group Project In College
Group work is a necessary part of college. Collaborative learning is becoming a central element in the educational system, and many school projects depend...
U.S. Postal Service to Honor Robert Taylor With Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will release its latest stamp in the Black Heritage Series on Feb. 12, paying tribute to Robert Robinson Taylor.
From The...
Black Workers With Advanced Degrees Pay Is Almost Equal to White Workers With Lower...
Color Lines recently published an article concerning the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report on income levels based on race in the United States. The...
Long Live the King Part II- Reaching the Mountaintop
"With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope."- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,...
U.S Officials Confirm “Credible But Unconfirmed” Threat on 9/11 Anniversary
Washington, D.C.—United States officials have indicated a “specific, credible but unconfirmed” threat against the United States on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th...
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,...
My Final Homecoming as an Undergraduate Student
Homecoming is a grand celebration at universities across the nation. The name alone gives everyone a rush as they return to their roots to...
Perception vs. Reality: Achieving Your Dreams
Lady Gaga has be one of the craziest (if not the craziest) people of our time, but you’re only looked upon as “crazy” to...
