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Articulate Moment of the Week by Maurice Robinson

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“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

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  “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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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...