12 Tips Every New HBCU Grad Needs To Grow In Career
For young adults moving into a career takes planning, execution, diligence and sacrifice. Technology can help in building skills that can be applied to...
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...
Central State University Bans Smoking on Campus
After Vice President, Joe Biden, rebutted Congressman Paul Ryan’s point of view on Libya as, “a bunch of malarkey,” I try to be that...
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...
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...
What If There Was No Federal Funding for HBCUs?
HBCUs have become an essential part of the American education system. From its
Believe it or not there could be a major dent of funding...
Five Strategies for Increasing Enrollment at HBCUs
As we commence 2014, college admissions and FAFSA application deadlines are rapidly approaching. Of course, we know that many open-admissions, online and non-selective institutions...
Slaves to the Partisan Political Rhythm
By Kameko Thomas, HBCU Buzz Staff Writer
During the 2011 political season, in the contest for Louisiana’s House District 3, African American voters were able...
Open Letter: Shaken by Black Teen Gunned Down by Police
I am taken aback. The death of Michael Brown, a 17-year-old African-American male said to be heading to college on Monday, indubitably brings a...
Apply for a $20k HBCU Scholarship to Travel to 10+ Countries on Semester at...
Semester at Sea (SAS) invites you to set sail on the world’s most unique floating college campus! Learning has never been this exciting as Semester at Sea’s passenger ship brings together students from all walks of life in a shipboard classroom setting and in 10+ countries around the globe.
Only You Can Stop You: Overcoming Your Fears
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not...
Grambling State Alum Morgan Simon Creates Empowering Wellness Platform ‘Mentally Pretty’
By: E'Vonne Gipson
Author and Entrepreneur, Morgan Simon says it is time to help end the stigma and lift some barriers surrounding mental health!...
Racism & Bias — Can We Pause and Be Honest with Ourselves?
By Rev. Al Sharpton, the Huffington Post
There was a time when racism in the United States was defined by the shackles of enslavement and...
How To Get Noticed By Black Greek Lettered Organizations
Do you want to have a brotherhood bonded together in a bond of love? “Divine 9” organizations on the yard at Historically Black Colleges...
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...
For-Profit Colleges: Good for Black Students?
While black students are between 10 and 13 percent of the students at two- and four-year public colleges, they're 22 percent of for-profit colleges....
How College Dating Can Affect Your Future Relationships
A recent poll at beyondthecharter revealed useful strategies for people who want to effectively meet new partners using dating sites. That has led to many people...
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...
