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...
What’s Up With Bowie State’s Radio Station?
The biggest names in the country have graced the campus of historically black Bowie State University including, President Barak Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama,...
Iota Founder John D. Slade On The Wonderful Life of Founder Albert “Bus” Hicks
I have long considered the fact that quite a few of the Iota founders are still living among us today to be one of...
“Instagram Fame -Us by Diamond L. Mitchell
Follow me on Instagram..
You hear that phrase a lot. Normally, it is followed by phrases like, "Speaking of Instagram, Why did such and such...
5 Tips to Tame Your Temper at Financial Aid Offices #HBCUFreshmanBible
One, two, three, four, five, six people… I’m counting six people currently ahead of me in line for financial aid questions, concerns and issues...
3 Must Pack Items for Spring Break 2016
The Buzz recently posted an article describing 10 different ways you can spend your spring break. Among the suggestions were some of the classics, such as...
10 Cases of: ‘This Wouldn’t Happen At My HBCU’
We have seen a great deal of bigotry and racism on Public White Institution (PWI) campuses. For those that argue we live in a...
28 HBCU Alums That Made History
In celebration of Black History Month we have compiled a list of 28 HBCU alums that made history. The list is a mixture of...
Abandoning the Art of Reading : Articulate Moment by April Thornton
Why does some African American college students abandon the art of reading?
HBCU’s Strive Towards President Obama’s Collegiate Challenge by Ayvaunn Penn
The HBCUs are taking immediate steps making plans to rise to President Obama’s challenge: for the United States to have the highest percentage of...
The Importance of Political Awareness
For decades our ancestors bled, fought and died in order to ensure our rights as equal citizens. The Ku Klux Klan, than a legal militant...
The Thirst is Real: Describing the Desperation in Detail
“Can I offer you a drink?” A co-worker asked this question and I laughed during another experience of what is adequately described as "the...
Howard University Students Protest Trayvon Martin’s Shooting
The students stood silently on the Howard University quad Thursday night and grasped red bags of Skittles high over their heads in memory of...
Hampton’s Cornrows, Dreadlocks Ban Strays Away from its Mission
In this day and age, entrepreneurs flourish by rebelling against traditional values, but a Dean of a renowned university whose roots are deep in...
Why music video shot at Howard depicting interracial love doesn’t make me cringe
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"The aspirations and assumptions of one generation are often realized, debunked, and adjusted by the next." -- Garlin Gilchrist II, The SuperSpade
Okay, I lied. The...
28 Black Stereotypes
We all eat fried chicken and watermelon and drink kool-aid.
It is widely believed that all African Americans eat these three foods—so much so that...
Student Government Association: Three Reasons to Join
By HBCU Lifestyle,
The student body is involved in almost every event in the school, especially activities that require student participation like sports meets, rallies,...
5 Reasons You Should Attend An HBCU
Choosing a college can be a tough decision. It’s hard to consider all the pros and cons when picking your school of choice. If...
