Articulate Moment of the Week by Maurice Robinson
“Change in our Black Community" Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream indeed. A dream that encompassed the Supreme Court Decision in 1954 which overturned the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision that stated “separate but equal.
Family Oriented – One reason Hampton Student Malik Jorden attends an HBCU
“I wanted to attend a HBCU because i felt like it was more of a family environment and they truly did care and want...
Morehouse Is First Stop on Table of Brotherhood Project Discussion of King
The Rev. Otis Moss Jr. ’56 took the Table of Brotherhood Project audience on a quick oral tour of the Auburn Avenue that Martin...
The Significance of HBCU Bands
HBCUs were originally established in the late 1800's to transition African Americans into society towards the end of slavery. Not long after the establishment...
Kony2012: The Infamous Warlord Exposed
The most infamous viral video in history, “Kony2012” has caused a major stir.
With more than 100 million views in six days, the 30-minute movie...
Fear of a Black President – a Must Read
As a candidate, Barack Obama said we needed to reckon with race and with America’s original sin, slavery. But as our first black president, he...
“100 Years of Sisterhood, Captured in a Night:” Delta Sigma Theta Celebrates Centennial
The Root's contributing editor, Helena Andrews, wrote a humorous yet touching account of her experience midnight of Jan. 13, 2013: Delta Sigma Theta's celebration...
Why continued sacrifices should be made toward HBCUs
On Monday, January 7th, Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover presented a check for $50,000 to establish a scholarship endowment in her name...
Should Rand Paul receive credit for outreach to black community at Howard?
By Tommy Meade, HBCU Buzz
Dear Rand Paul, Please Return to Howard..set the record straight and visit 40 other HBCU's...Note: It will pay off...
Has hazing become custom on black colleges?
When asked whether or not hazing has become custom on black colleges and if it's necessary, author of "The Divine Nine: The History of African...
3 ways to create inner transformation
While in Washington, D.C. last week for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington with a few American Baptist College classmates--and students from Morehouse,...
28 Black Hall of Fame Athletes
When one contributes greatly to their field, goes above and beyond the norm, not only affecting their peers, but history as we know it,...
HBCU Freshman Bible: Dorm Room – How To Decorate
Going to college is of the most memorable experiences that anyone can encounter. I can vividly remember the preparation leading up to arriving on...
The Culture Examined: The Air Jordan Phenomenon
Every year, different groups of people make a special journey to a hollowed ground or location to pay homage to or worship. Muslims are...
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
Do...
Protest For Progress In Memphis
Greater Imani Church in Memphis, TN reached full capacity on Monday as citizens from all around Shelby County came to meet with city leaders to...
4 Reasons Why HBCU Alumni Don’t Give Back, and 4 Ways to Fix It
Numbers Matter
HBCUs generally have a lower number of graduates due to the lower student population, when compared to larger schools. The belief that less students equals less...
How to Fix Google’s Dismal Diversity Issue
For years, many technology companies have flat out refused to release numbers on where they stand when it comes to diversity of its workforce.
Although...