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Deadline writes: ABC’s VP Comedy Jamila Hunter has been promoted to SVP and head of the network’s comedy department. Hunter emerged as a leading candidate to succeed ABC’s long-time head of comedy Samie Falvey when she departed in early August to...
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Sean Diddy Combs Gives Back to Howard University, 1 Million Dollars During Bad Boy Reunion Tour
When it comes to HBCU’s especially, it’s always notable when a person of influence gives back to their respective alma maters. During the Thursday night show of the Bad Boy Reunion Tour at the Verizon Center – Washington, D.C...
Chymere A. Hayes
Former Aggie Is A Forbes List Successful Entrepreneur And Pioneer For Change
Olatorera Oniru is the 29 year old founder and CEO of Dressmeoutlet.com, an online African inspired fashion retailer. The business itself is under one year old and has already garnered offers of financial support from outside investors, including...
Jasmine Mosley
How Did Tennessee State Alum Oprah Become So Rich From Nothing?
How did Oprah Winfrey, who is a graduate of HBCU Tennessee State University in Nashville, become so rich from scratch? One could argue hard work, discipline and an incredible work ethic. Well, at least, that is the easy answer to a question that...
Tommy G. Meade Jr.
N.C. A&T’s Chancellor Martin Named Among Most Admired CEOs
North Carolina A&T State University chief administrator, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. has been named among the inaugural class of the Triad’s Most Admired CEOs by the Triad Business Journal. The premier award signifies and recognizes the...
HBCU Freshman Bible: 7 Ways To Calculate College Spending That Won’t Hurt Your Pockets
Freshman year can be overwhelming. Besides living away from your family for the first time and learning campus life, understanding how to spend your funds can be even more stressful. With so many unknowns, cultivating a budget should be your top...
How To Calculate A College Spending Plan That Won’t Hurt Your Pockets
Like many financial journalists I know, it moves me deeply to see the ways in which America’s more than $1 trillion in student loan debt is impacting people’s lives. I was recently speaking to a group of Millennials at a college, and was unsettled...
This Spelman Alum Is Making Her Mark As A Top Small Business Owner
A Spelman grad is making her mark as one of the top UNIGLOBE Travel International franchise owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Columbus District Office has announced the winners of its 2016 Small Business Awards competition, and...
Shaw University Receives $25,000 Grant From Wells Fargo
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 18, 2016) – Wells Fargo Bank joins Shaw University’s growing list of corporate partnerships that are in alignment with the university’s bold, transformational journey. The University has received a $25,000 grant from the Wells...
Howard University Named A Top School For Media Professionals By LinkedIn
Howard University is rank No. 4 on LinkedIn’s “Best Undergraduate universities for Media Professionals” in the country. The black college is one of the best schools for launching graduates into desirable media jobs. Howard is the only historically...
Ohio’s Only Public HBCU Just Got Even More Affordable
Deciding to go to college is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. It can also be nerve-racking—the hefty price of higher education is too high and many students need help paying for a college education...
Top 15 Historically Black Colleges And Universities (HBCUs)
A new study reveals the top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that give you the biggest bang for your buck. On Monday, Essence magazine and Money magazine released a report called “The 50 Best Colleges For African-Americans,”...
Protective Styling For Natural Hair is Big Business
Today, a large portion of everyday women can be seen with protective styles—and for many women it’s a way to achieve versatility without damaging their real hair. The average woman defines it as a way to protect a woman’s real hair from...
Sonia Montalvo
CSU President Jackson-Hammond Garners $2M in Federal Funding for STEAM Initiatives
Central State University Newsroom Central State University President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond has secured $2M in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service to support the development of a well...
Dillard’s Marc A. Barnes Named “Outstanding Professional Fundraiser of the Year”
(NEW ORLEANS) – The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) named Marc A. Barnes, vice president of advancement for Dillard University, the “Outstanding 2015 Fundraiser of the Year.” Barnes has served as...
Shaw University Partners with Zipcar
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Students, faculty and staff at Shaw University will not have access to affordable transportation a as the school announced it has a new partnership with car-sharing company Zipcar. The partnership will allow students, faculty...
HBCU Grad Named President of Peoples Energy
Special to the NNPA from The Florida Sentinel Wisconsin Energy’s (WE) purchase of Integrys was approved and has moved the power company beyond the state’s border. The deal expanded Wisconsin Energy’s footprint, adding a natural gas utility business...
Report: Blacks Acquire Most Student Loan Debt
NewsOne African-American students are paying a big price when it comes to achieving higher education; according to a new report, Blacks acquire the most student loan debt. The National Center for Education Statistics released new numbers that show...
