“Instagram Fame -Us by Diamond L. Mitchell
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You hear that phrase a lot. Normally, it is followed by phrases like, "Speaking of Instagram, Why did such and such...
Is American Football Making An Impact On A Global Scale?
When you are next on Google, type into the search box something like ‘the most-watched TV shows in history.’ You may be amazed to note...
6 Must-Know Questions And Answers For An Interview At Lowe’s
Lowe’s is a Fortune 500 company operating over 2,000 stores and employing over 300,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company...
With PrEP, Historically Black Colleges Miss The Mark
Recently, I read an article that stated only one out of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Morehouse College, is known to provide pre-exposure prophylaxis...
What A Cliche!: The 5 Most Overused Resume Phrases
Just because something sounds good, doesn’t mean you should put it on your resume. A million other people probably have used the same phrase...
NYPD’s “Blue Code of Silence” Screams Injustice & Prejudice
Earlier this month, a New York Police Department narcotics officer (often shortened to narc), blew a troublesome police scandal wide-open when he testified against...
“The Blackening” Brings the Culture to the Horror Genre
Lionsgate's new horror-comedy film, The Blackening puts a unique spin on the horror genre, bringing about laughs, screams and relatability for the Black movie goer.
Let’s Talk About Underfunding At HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the world's greatest leaders, thinkers, and creators yet continue to be chronically underfunded in comparison to their predominantly white counterparts. Let's talk about underfunding at HBCUs.
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...
Wilberforce University Alumna Edmonia Lewis Loved Her Freedom So Much She Emancipated Herself —...
Today, we honor Wilberforce University alumna and sculptor Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907). She played a vital role sending messages to those who need it most.
“Edmonia...
Honda Campus All Star Challenge: The Pinnacle of HBCU Quiz Bowls
Avery University versus Hillman College in the All Star Challenge Tournament, remember that episode of ‘A Different World?’ Dwayne Wayne and Whitley may have...
Student Loan Debt Greatly Affect Lives of Black Students
According to reports on an analysis done by the Urban Institute, a Washington based organization that studies education, low income families, and health regulations, over 40% of...
President Barack Obama Full of Optimism
The best word to describe President Barack Obama's last the State of the Union address: optimism.
Obama's the SOTU speech yesterday was no doubt a historic...
Does America care about Poverty anymore?
It's evident that poverty is an issue that plagues our society, however, why does poverty seldom arise in public forums, like Presidential debates or...
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...
5 Ways To Ace The Transition From College Grad To First Job
It can be tough for any college grad to figure out how to find their way when they start their first job, but it can be...
HBCU Grads Outperform Black Graduates of Predominately White Institutions
African-Americans who graduate from a historically Black college or university do better financially than Blacks who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities, according to a new study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University.
