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Spelman College Co-Valedictorian Twins Continue to Aim High After Graduation

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(The Root) After making history two years ago as the first twin co-valedictorians at Spelman College, Kirstie and Kristie Bronner continue to break new ground as they...

Marybeth Gasman Discusses State of HBCUs, Alumni Giving and Retention

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Marybeth Gasman is a professor of higher education and is also the Director of the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions at University of...

Fayetteville State Alum Jermaine Coble Has A Plan To Redevelop HBCU Neighborhoods

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Having a huge lack of diversity, real estate has a historical mark of being one of the most monolithic industries in the country. Real estate engenders...

Hampton University Couple Featured On OWN’s Black Love Create Affirmation Album To Destigmatize Grief

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High school sweethearts Karega Bailey & Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey have a Black love story that has weathered storms and lent warmth to others. Their...

Saint Augustine’s Graduate Leaves Lasting ‘Impressions’

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Miyoshi S. Polk is a hot commodity right now in the event planning and wedding consulting industry. Polk graduated from Saint Augustine’s University in 2011,...

Marketing Major Creates Own Online Business for Women

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Darien Grant, founder and owner of HerCorporatePremiere.com, is a resume writer who specializes in working with recent female college graduates. She has created a...

Living In A Womanpreneur’s World

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“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future,” writes Brittney S. Carter on her Instagram page, sharing...

ASU Grad LaChanee’ Davis Likes To See Others Shine

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LaChanee’ Davis, a Cleveland native and former Stingette of Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets Band, is a busy woman. Earlier this month, Davis...

Tuskegee University Chemist Creates Successful Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Business

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Visit the Kream Lab Nitrogen Ice Cream Lounge in Atlanta Today! An HBCU alumna in Ellenwood, Georgia has found a way to make ice...

Areisa Peters, Student of Oakwood University: “There’s More Than One Type of Beauty.”

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The Buzz recently interviewed Areisa Peters, a student at historically black Oakwood University on her project called “Project Chocolate” which questions the stereotypes facing...

HBCU Athletics and Academics Go Hand in Hand

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Many times in collegiate sports the student part of the student-athlete is forgotten. Xavier of Louisiana seeks to buck that trend. Almost 100 student...

NCAT Student, James Bowen II Named “Mr. HBCU”

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The student face of North Carolina A&T State University James Bowen II recently won the title of Mr.HBCU. Bowen competed in 11-year-old competition against eight other hopefuls from eight different...

Earth Gang – HBCU Buzz Artist Spotlight – Hampton University

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Name: Earth Gang School: Hampton University Genre: Hip Hop Management: Website: Www.EarthGangHasa.Tumblr.com Bio: Many intellectuals and quantum physics enthusiasts consider the world’s uncanny circumstances to be products of cosmic...

Curtis Turney, Delaware State Alum, Tells Students to “Keep Chasing Your Dreams”

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Curtis Turney III is a 22-year-old rising entrepreneur from Queens, New York. A Delaware State alum, Curtis first realized his talents as a graphic...

Howard University Student Tevin Scott Creates Web Series for Black & Sexy TV

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A film major, a few of his Howard University cohorts, some summer networking, and a script about HBCU love. This is the equation that...

JCSU Football Player Signs Fast Food Endorsement Deal

After Tennessee State basketball player Hercy Miller secured a multi-million dollar deal, another HBCU athlete has been able to use his name and likeness...

Meet TSU Alumna Rising Artist, Slayla The Purpose

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Kayla McCrary, better known by her stage name Slayla The Purpose is a Tennessee State University alumna and singer-songwriter slaying the music scene.

Howard Grad Brandon Dean Wants To Become Brighton, Alabama’s Next Mayor

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Often referred to as the "Obama of Brighton Alabama," Brandon Dean is in hopes to becoming the next Mayor in the city’s upcoming August...