Robert Covington And The Houston Rockets: Getting The Best Out Of Each Other

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At the time of writing, the NBA only has two players on its roster from HBCUs. Aside from Kyle O’Quinn, who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, Robert Covington lines up for the Houston Rockets. Having come through the Proviso West High School in Illinois, the 29-year-old made his professional NBA debut with the Rockets in 2013.  

Since then, the forward has played for the 76ers, as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves, before returning to the two-time Championship winners in February 2020. At present, the Rockets have just overcome Oklahoma City in an enthralling seven game series, and it doesn’t get any easier for them as the LA Lakers are up next. With the 2019-20 season still unraveling, let’s take a look at what the Rockets can achieve in 2020-21. 

Seeking to Build on Last Season’s Performances 

Regardless of what happens in the ongoing playoffs, on a personal level, Covington will be full of confidence heading into the new campaign. In Game 5 of the series against Oklahoma City, Covington entered the fray in place of P.J. Tucker and proved to be the difference-maker. Interestingly, the Illinois-born small forward was central to his side setting a new record for the biggest by playoff margin in NBA history, according to Rockets Wire. 

The match itself was a reflection on Covington’s abilities, albeit despite the fact that he’s now a veteran of the sport. ESPN’s report of Game 5 states that the 29-year-old had 18 points in the match, one more than the nine-time NBA All-Star, Russell Westbrook. Moreover, the same report mentions that the HBCU product had, at the time of the game, recorded an 18-point average across his previous three matches. Compared to his 22 games for the Rockets across the 2019-20 campaign, this figure is considerably higher than his season-long average, which came in at 11.6, as per Basketball Reference.  

It’s also a testament to Covington’s professionalism that, despite being seven seasons into his NBA career, he’s now achieving near record-high numbers regarding minutes played. According to the above source, the small forward’s 33.0 average this season is the third-best across his spell in the NBA, falling just short of surpassing his 33.8 and 34.7 totals for the 76ers and Timberwolves in 2018-19.  

Playing a Role That Every Team Needs 

Six years after being waived by the Rockets, Covington made his return to the two-time Championship winners following a fruitful four years with the 76ers. Regarding individual accolades, the 29-year-old was named in the NBA All-Defensive Team in 2017-18. Having established himself as a big-time defender, it was hardly surprising to see Clutch City make their move to re-sign the small forward.  

Throughout NBA history, there have been fewer more curious cases than Covington. Despite his raw talent, the Wall Street Journal states that every team passed on him at the start of his professional career. However, the following years provided the foundations for the 29-year-old to develop a role that has since become integral within top-tier basketball. Aside from his on-court influence, where he is a smart points scorer and high-level defender, Covington is a team player. SBNation report that the Illinois-born small forward is an organizer capable of handling strong personalities.

Crucially, these attributes will be central to the Rockets’ chances of sustained success. As of September 3rd, the two-time Championship winners are priced at +1200 to win the 2019-20 NBA Championship with sports betting at Royal Panda. Moreover, they’re also ahead of the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference outright betting.

Continuing to Get Better with Time  

Even though Covington was overlooked during his first draft entry, the Rockets can be thankful that they eventually took a chance on the 29-year-old. While it will be a tough ask to replicate his 2017-18 form in the coming years, few can argue that the Illinois-born forward is continuing to improve. In turn, he could prove to be the decisive factor in the Rocket’s short-term success.

Frankie Beverly Endorses Joe Biden & Kamala Harris

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The soulful R&B singer Frankie Beverly of MAZE, has endorsed the democratic nominee, Joe Biden for President of the United States and Kamala Harris for Vice President of the United States.

On National Black Voter Day — Frankie Beverly is going on record to say that he is endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. He simply says, “we need leaders that do not use deception to divide this country.” Joe Biden is a man of integrity, commitment and responsibility. Right now, we don’t have that in the White House. It’s time to get it back. We need leaders with moral fiber, that’s Biden and Harris! The foundation of anything is trust. Trust is a must. I trust  Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! 

Joe has proven his loyalty to this country time and time again. Not to mention the fact that we both were born in Pennsylvania, him in Scranton and me in Philadelphia. How can you not trust him? 

Our country has been divided because there is an administration right now that feeds the people fear, doubt, ignorance and disobedience. When people continue to listen  to lies day in and day out, and don’t know what to believe, they lose hope. 

In Joe Biden, we have a leader that gives us hope because he understands that together we are one. We cannot have equality if we don’t stand up for the rights of every culture, every ethnicity, and everything in this country. It takes courage and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the ones to lead us out of the crucial state this country is in. 

“We Are One” 

Frankie Beverly

2 Nola HBCU Presidents Join COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

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The presidents of two historically Black colleges in New Orleans stunned their campuses when they announced in a joint message that they had participated in a vaccine trial for Covid-19 and then encouraged students to do the same.

The announcement by Walter M. Kimbrough of Dillard University and C. Reynold Verret of Xavier University of Louisiana in early September immediately conjured up conversations about a common distrust of medical institutions among Black Americans, stemming from an extended list of past malfeasance, especially the study of untreated syphilis among Black men, also known as the Tuskegee experiment.

“We’re protecting our communities,” Verret told NBC News. “It is important to have people like us in these trials. We all know someone who has passed or been hit with Covid-19. When a vaccine comes, we want it to be available and to work on our community. Participating in trials is the only way to do so. We only have 1 or 2 percent; we need 10 to 15 percent participation.”

Another Twitter post read, “The students from HBCUs should definitely sign up for vaccination experiments — right AFTER students from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Stanford.”

Another wrote that “our children should not be used as Guinea pigs.”

Nonetheless, Black researchers, scientists, clinicians and physicians have pushed for people of color to participate in coronavirus human trials. “Genetics related to racial differences make it essential that we be involved in broad-based and diverse clinical trials of medications and vaccines,” Dr. Larry Graham, a retired pulmonologist in Atlanta, said. “We must be sure it works in Black folks. This can only be determined by our inclusion in the research-based trials of such vaccines.”

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Rumors: Deion Sanders In Talks To Become Jackson State’s Head Football Coach

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According to a report from HBCUSports.com, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders will be the new head coach at the Jackson State University, an HBCU in Mississippi.

Deion Sanders, a Pro and College Football Hall of Famer, is expected to be named the next head coach at Jackson State University, sources told HBCU Sports.

A press conference, sources said, is expected Monday, September 21st at 10 a.m.

Reports of Sanders’ hire come after a school spokesperson had previously said that Sanders was not a candidate for the school’s head coaching position. Per Sports Illustrated, Sanders and the school still have a number of contractual details to smooth out, including working out the fact that Sanders is currently under contract with Under Armour while Jackson State is a Nike school.

Janelle Monae Talks Acceptance To Howard And Responsibilities Of Acting In Exclusive ANTEBELLUM Panel

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After our exclusive screening of ANTEBELLUM on September 16th, we had a good chat with the queen Janelle Monáe herself. If you ever had any doubt that Janelle Monáe is committed to our community, you need to see this interview. Janelle walks the walk, and proved to be perfectly casted as the lead actress in ANTEBELLUM.

In addition to Janelle Monáe, the other guests on the panel were HBCU Buzz marketing lead Vanessa Roberson, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Marketing Director Shayna Jamison, and her fellow TMCF student scholars. Those model students included Carlos Mayers of Hampton University, Jordyn Allen of Howard University, and Derrick Sanders Jr. of Tennessee State University.

“I always wanted to go to an HBCU,” shared Monáe, to the delight of everyone on the panel. In fact, she was accepted to the illustrious Howard University, which isn’t surprising for a performer of her caliber. She also reminisced on gracing the stage at Hampton University, a performance that Shayna actually got to see! Fast forwarding a few years, Monáe is a busy and remarkably multi-talented singer, actress, and activist. She emphasized when choosing projects as a black entertainer, there is a larger and often heavy responsibility to bare. 

ANTEBELLUM is a horror movie with parts of the past, but it really resonates with the social injustices plaguing the United States today. It’s not an easy film to watch because our history is uglier than any slasher horror movie. This psychological horror film really materalizes the realities of slavery, and you might constantly find yourself wanting to turn away. The film was taxing on her, but she took on the burden to share the story of her ancestors. Monáe best framed that ANTEBELLUM was “a unique opportunity to highlight on a global level what it’s like to be a black woman who carries the burden of dismantling white supremacy and systemic racism on her back every single day. I don’t think people understand the centuries of work that our ancestors and black women have put in.” 

Considering that the horror of slavery remains embedded in our everyday life, Janelle Monáe saw this film as a way to really boost the racial reckoning happening in this nation right now. However, she shared there must be a time when the oppressed shouldn’t need to be on the forefront of movements for change. 

What Monáe has alluded to is actually becoming a reality. Recent protests like the Black Lives Matter protests fighting for the justice of George Floyd, among others, have been remarkably more diverse than the marches of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s. Rather than drowning out black voices, this awareness and passion from other communities only helps to amplify them. Perhaps ANTBELLUM will be the last slavery film anyone will ever need.

When you see this film, you will have a lot to think about. However, Janelle wouldn’t want to have it any other way. “Some of us will not like what we see about ourselves in this film,” she said. You may resonate with the struggle of her kidnapped character, or need to reflect on the racist and elitist ideologies perpetrated by her character’s captor. The only way out of the real-life horror that is racism is ultimately accountability and honesty. 
Make sure you watch the impactful ANTEBELLUM, which premieres at home on demand on Friday September 18, 2020.

$5K Unique Casting Opportunity: “Online Videos Changed My Life”

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Technology has made it possible to learn about anything, anytime, anywhere. Between internet searches and social media, there are unlimited opportunities to stay up to date. What do you use videos for the most? Is it watching the band routines, step shows, beauty routines, or homework hacks? Especially in this social climate, have you used online videos to stay in touch with racial injustice initiatives and affected communities? 

The HBCU Buzz Team has a unique casting opportunity for those of you who keep your eyes glued to the screen! If you’ve found yourself impacted by the videos you’ve watched, whether good or bad, we want to hear about it! We’re looking for people whose lives have been changed by online videos. Whether you’ve learned how to cook, how to pass a class, or just watch funny videos during your self-care routine, tell us all about it.  This is a unique and of course paid opportunity! 

Accepted applicants will be compensated $5,000 for their time. Additionally, we may propose to purchase the rights to select casting submission videos at the rate of $750 video. If you have an attention-grabbing submission video, we may propose to license the video even if you aren’t selected. So really it’s a win-win. 

There aren’t many restrictions on who is eligible for this casting call! If you usually watch videos with other people in your circle, then they can be a part of this too! In fact, we encourage roommates, family members, spouses, to apply as well. Ultimately we’re just looking for the right personalities to be a part of this project and keep viewers engaged. 

The rules are pretty simple! Tell us about yourself, but avoid any trademarked or copyrighted materials being visible in your submission tapes. That means no visible big logos, artwork, background music, etc. If you aren’t sure, your best bet is to leave it out!

All applicants must be based in the United States, and aged 18 years or older. All information submitted will be kept confidential. Any information you provide will automatically grant us permission to review and store the data. However if chosen you will be compensated. Due to the sheer volume of applications, only those selected will be contacted. 

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss, so make a submission before the deadline. You have until on Friday September 18, 2020 before the window closes… 

American Physical Society Designates Morgan State University As A New Historic Site

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Historic Sites Initiative Recognizes the Birthplace of the National Society of Black Physicists

The American Physical Society (APS) has designated Morgan State University and the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota as Historic Sites. Each site will receive a plaque acknowledging its exemplary contributions to physics.

“As an institution rooted in the marvels of discovery and enlightenment, Morgan State University has long served as a haven for the nation’s Black scientific community—as well as a top producer of African-American graduates with degrees in STEM,” said David K.Wilson, president of Morgan State University. “We are truly honored to be designated an Historic Site by the American Physical Society. This notable distinction not only acknowledges Morgan’s early contributions to modern physics, but also our unrelenting commitment as an R2 classified doctoral research institution to cultivating tomorrow’s STEM leaders.”

The APS citation reads:

On April 28, 1977, Morgan State University became the birthplace of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP). Its founders sought to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists within society at large and within the international scientific community. They have successfully mentored young Black students to increase their representation in physics and technology. Their persistent professional devotion to inclusion has produced the largest national organization that actively supports African American physicists.

Morgan State University (Baltimore, Maryland)

In December 1972, a group of friends, colleagues, and former students gathered at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee to honor three prominent Black physicists: Halson Eagleson, Donald Edwards, and John Hunter. Subsequent events, which also included scientific lectures and seminars, were held at Howard University in May 1975 and Morehouse College in April 1976.

“These annual gatherings, which increasingly included both undergraduate and graduate students, grew in importance and significance, and led to the realization that a formal structure was needed to be effective in understanding, analyzing, and resolving various issues confronting African American participation in physics,” said Ronald E. Mickens, Distinguished Fuller E. Callaway Professor in the Department of Physics at Clark Atlanta University, who helped organize the events.

The organizers selected Morgan State University as the site of the following year’s event because of its large physics department and its proximity to other Historically Black Colleges and Universities and national research facilities, according to Mickens. The Society of Black Physicists was inaugurated there on April 28, 1977. The organization was later renamed the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and has become the largest and most recognizable organization devoted to African American physicists.

Caltech science historian Diana L. Kormos-Buchwald, Chair of the APS Historic Sites Committee, noted: “The work of the NSBP has been pioneering and essential, but much remains to be done by all of us and the entire scientific community to significantly raise the number of African-American participants in science, and in physics in particular.”

“Morgan State University’s history of providing excellent undergraduate preparation for African-American students who have earned Ph.D. degrees in physics is impressive and noteworthy,” said James C. Davenport, professor emeritus at Virginia State University and one of the first full-time officers of NSBP. “The University’s productivity in physics education and research has contributed significantly to the African-American presence in physics.”

About APS

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents over 55,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world. Society offices are located in College Park, Maryland (Headquarters), Ridge, New York, and Washington, DC.

About Morgan

Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution offering more than 126 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.

Do College Students Need A Dating Course

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No stretch of the imagination is required to see that people in college are not experienced at dating. They tend to get into relationships that aren’t necessarily the best choice, and many more of the students are completely clueless with regards to how they can start dating. That begs the question, should college students get a dating course before they are allowed free roam of campus bars and houses? Based on the information available, we’re going to provide a brief oversight of the issue and determine that yes, students need help with dates.  

What are the most relevant dating methods among students?

Generally speaking, there are two popular ways for students to have dates. The first of them is the tried and true meeting up with someone in a common place and doing something together. That can be eating, relaxing, exercising, and more. The other form of dating that is most common is found in the digital realm. Loveholics experts claim that modern-day students aren`t willing to spend a lot of time dating. That has led to a massive uptick in the number of people that are turning to online relationships for the bulk of their romantic needs. The reason that so many students choose online dates is due to the issues they face while dating.

Which dating problems do students have?

There are many issues facing students that are trying to develop a romance. For starters, they have to worry about their safety. Many students are having their first relationships, and they’re worried that someone will try to take advantage of their naivete. Another problem that students face is that they are too busy with their studies to find the time to go on dates. Finally, the students on many campuses don’t have the money to go out on traditional dates! This confluence of problems has caused some students to completely lack the willingness to engage in dating, but there are ways around these problems. 

Are dating courses necessary at the university?

Yes, dating courses are necessary at the university level. For one thing, the young people that go to a university should understand the different ways that they can protect themselves or get help if an unsafe situation arises while they’re with someone. Moreover, they can learn about the options available to them for taking part in a romance on a specific campus. Some places have plays, volunteer work, or other areas that can be used for a date. Finally, students can learn about how to balance their work and life while still maintaining their love life. 

How courses could change the culture of dating?

The fact of the matter is that helping young people get a better idea of dating can lead to better outcomes and a transformation of the dating culture. Most of the experts agree that online dating is the most popular format because it is attractive to young people already. However, when looking at solutions for the aforementioned problems that students face with dating (safety, money, opportunities), it’s clear that online dating can be proposed as a solution. Thus, it seems likely than a course on dating at a university would result in an uptick in online dates. 

Going out on dates in college can be a great experience for students when it is gone about the right way. Without sacrificing time for studies or personal safety, students can learn about how they want to be treated in a relationship and what they expect out of a partner. While this time in life can be confusing for college students, the universities could step up and help them by offering classes as an overview and precursor to dating!

How College Dating Can Affect Your Future Relationships

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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 wondering how some relationships have lingering effects throughout their lives. For example, college romances are some of the first that many people have as adults. Do people move past them and outgrow them, or do these relationships inform the rest of our adult relationships? Here are some things you ought to know. 

How dating in college influences personality formation

College experiences have far-reaching consequences in many parts of our lives. For example, many students gain and develop their political beliefs during their years at university. This is also the most common time that people develop their beliefs about relationships. What do they tolerate and what do they find intolerable? What kind of methods do they use to find relationships? These are all questions that are answered throughout these four years. So, if a student tends to date online in college, then the chances are that they will use that in the future, so long as they were successful in their initial attempts. Personality can change drastically during this period of time as people come into contact with a wider variety of concepts and ideas regarding relationships, social concepts, and cultural constructions. These elements tend to mingle in their relationships as people become an adult without so much input from their parents and family. 

Can dating affects our mental health?

Dating does have a significant impact on our mental health. The emotions that are tied to the formation of relationships are incredibly potent. When people are falling in love, they are often said to be “head over heels.” They have no concept of which way is up because they are so engrossed in their romance. That can lead to people not paying attention to certain aspects of their life, like school, or not noticing some warning signs about their partner’s behavior. However, the most negative aspect of mental health and relationships is when their partnership dissolves. People can become severely depressed when a relationship fails and the ties between them are severed. Those effects can be very dire. 

Is there any connection between dating in college and adulthood relationships?

There is a massive connection between dating in college and adult relationships. People learn a great deal about how they want their relationships to work during these formative years. They’ll find out what they consider attractive as well as what they don’t want in a partner. Moreover, they’ll decide which facets of a relationship are most important to them. Some people would like a partner that can provide financial stability with them, and other people will desire someone that is compatible with them in a physical sense. Either way, there is no denying that there the years spent at college help decide how people approach relationships in the latter years of their life, especially with regards to their dating approach. 

The world of romance can be very complicated, especially for younger people. That’s why it is so important for them to have dating experiences in college. That way, they can figure out what kind of approach and philosophy they have for relationships, learn what they want in a partner, and find ways to meet partners. In the present day, more and more people are opting for online romances, and fewer people are relying on luck to meet their next date. This is a matter of ease as well as a reflection of the positive experiences that so many people have had on their respective campuses. There are many other ways to examine the link between college dates and adult relationships! 

The Wake Of HBCU Basketball Resurgence

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HBCUs (Historically Black colleges & Universities) are experiencing a sports awakening amid the ongoing BLM movement. That has attracted the attention of leading basketball recruits at levels that haven’t been seen since the 1970s. Fortunately, leading casino sites are still offering bonus codes like the Leo Vegas Bonus Koodi for punters looking to wager on the sport.

As BLM protesters took to the streets to demand the end of racial vestiges earlier in June, a San Diego teen tweeted eight words that ignited a less visible, but powerful movement.  In his tweet, the teen noted that it wouldn’t be bad to attend an HBCU.  

16-year-old Mickey Williams was the person behind this Twitter post, which quickly went viral. Williams is among the most sought-after college basketball recruits in the Class of 2023. For this reason, he would become among the highest-rated athletes to attend an HBCU post-integration.  

Though Williams’s post took college sports fans and recruiters by surprise, many were eager to give clues on the school an athlete might favor.  And while Mickey is only in his sophomore year of high school, he has received over two dozen offers from top schools in the country, including notable scholarship programs from Arizona and UCLA.

Hampton’s Brian Darden celebrates with his teammates following their 81-69 victory over South Carolina State in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s tournament in Norfolk, Va., Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Chet Strange)

Following his Twitter post in June, Williams listed five HBCUs among his top 10 choices for his college career. These schools include Tennessee State, Alabama State and North Carolina Central, and big programs like USC and Kansas.

Over the last few months, more top Black athletes have shown interest in joining an HBCU team, signaling that the Power 5 institutions may not have the same allure. Referencing Williams’s comments, NBA star Carmelo Anthony said it only takes a single person to change history. Days after Williams shared his Twitter post, Nate Tabor also withdrew from St. John’s in favor of Norfolk State, an average Black college.

In June, Makur Maker also revealed that he was forfeiting offers from Kentucky and UCLA to join Howard University. The move made him the highest-ranking player to choose an HBCU in over a decade. According to Makur, the move came as a way to encourage youths to lead in whichever way they can, hoping to see HBCUs as power schools in the next few years.

Hours after Maker’s statement, Daniel Ingram said he was de-committing from Cincinnati to join the University of Arkansas, another HBCU. The star quarterback had signed a letter of intent with the University of Cincinnati earlier in February.

As more players continue shifting their commitment in favor of HBCUs, these universities must compete with better-resourced and high-profiled schools to get top recruits. Fortunately, the ongoing BLM movement has helped to redirect the player’s attention to institutions surrounded by people with similar cultural experiences and backgrounds.

Missing Alabama State Student Adam Dowdell Found Dead

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A missing Alabama State University student, Adam Dowdell Jr. has been found dead.

Montgomery and ASU police about 2:45 p.m. Monday responded to the 800 block of Hutchinson Street after receiving a report of a possible body found. The body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for an autopsy. After further investigation, the body was officially identified as Adam Dowdell Jr., said Montgomery police Capt. Saba Coleman.

Dowdell graduated from Montevallo High School and his family lives in Alabaster. He was in his second year at ASU.

Toya Cohill said she last spoke with her son, affectionately known as “Belle,” on Monday, and his siblings spoke with him on Tuesday. Early Wednesday, she started receiving messages from his friends that he had not returned to his dorm room and that no one had heard from him.

She said she’s learned that on Tuesday night that he left with another student saying he was going to get cash from the bank. He was last known to be wearing a white shirt, checkerboard pants and Air Jordan 12 sneakers. Dowdell did not have a car with him at school, and his mother said if he had been planning to be gone long, he would have taken his book bag and a phone charger with him. Both were left behind.

Cohill and other family members rushed to Montgomery Wednesday and have been there since. She said they’ve been unable to track his phone because the location has been turned off and the phone is dead. Friends and family had been searching and handing out flyers.

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Earning CompTIA Network+ Certification – An Achievement That Will Change Your Life

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The stakes are extremely high in the modern world. Data networks are more vital for businesses today than ever before. Precisely, they have become the lifeline to critical information, healthcare, and financial services, which need to function at the highest and most secure level. This is what makes CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Test – ExamCollection . With this badge, you will possess the vital skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot these systems and be able to make your company more productive.

The Network+ certification builds on one’s existing user-level experience and knowledge of personal computer operating systems as well as networks, fundamental concepts, and basic skills that are required for an individual to advance in a networking career.

Becoming a CompTIA Network+ certified specialist

It is required only one exam to obtain Author: MARCEL V The current version is N10-007, which is available in the Japanese, English, and German languages. It is recommended that the applicants pursuing this certificate have a minimum of 9 to 12 months of experience working in IT networking and also hold the A+ badge. It is important to mention that CompTIA A+ is just a recommendation but not a mandatory requirement.

The Author: ROHAN W has the passing grade of 720 points. So, when preparing for it, ensure that you evaluate your knowledge base with practice tests and strive to achieve at least 80% of the right answers before sitting for the actual exam. This prep tool also will help you work on your time management so that you will be able to deal with 90 performance-based and multiple-choice questions within 90 minutes. Exam dumps from reliable sources can also be very helpful as you will be able to understand the structure of the real test.

Enjoying the benefits of the CompTIA Network+ certification?

ExamCollection Save Limited >>> is a well-planned certification path that seeks to equip the candidates with new and advanced skills and knowledge. Earning this badge can benefit the individuals in many ways and help them climb the ladder in the company they are working for, earn more money, and pursue further studies. According to the report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 12% of the job growth is most likely to be witnessed in the next 7 years. Moreover, the specialists with this credential are well known to perform in a more professional way and excel in their job.

Network+ ensures that all the successful candidates possess the important skills and knowledge necessary to effectively and efficiently install, manage, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain basic network infrastructure. They will also be able to adhere to the writing standards as well as describe Author: ZAK X , basic design principles, and user testing tools. The certification demonstrates to the employers that you have the relevant skills and knowledge to get the job done, irrespective of the vendor of the software or hardware product. CompTIA Network+ is really a starting point for a successful career in the Information Technology sector.

Gaining the skills that are covered in the Author: EESA Y also proves that you have the commitment and dedication to continue learning and advance in your career.

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Earning the CompTIA Network+ certificate is a great achievement in your career as it provides proof of your abilities, skills, and knowledge of managing, maintaining, operating, installing, troubleshooting, and configuring a basic infrastructure in any format.

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National Hockey League To Support Criminal Justice Research At TSU

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HOUSTON, TX – September 14, 2020 – The Center for Justice Research (CJR) at Texas Southern University (TSU) has received a pledge of financial support from the National Hockey League (NHL) to work toward creating “a procedurally just criminal justice system.” The Center focuses on research in racial disparities within America’s criminal justice system. 

“We are thrilled that an influential sports league such as the NHL recognizes and values the work our dedicated researchers are conducting,” said Dr. Howard Henderson, CJR’s founding director. “Our work is devoted to producing data-driven solutions to ensure our criminal justice system is equitable to everyone, especially people from vulnerable communities.” 

Dr. Henderson said that other critical components to CJR’s work includes training TSU students in criminal justice research and increasing the number of African-American criminologists. 

“We applaud NHL players for recognizing the importance of this moment and for coming together as part of a genuine movement for change,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “We look forward to working with all voices of change to fight for equality and broaden access to the game we all love.” 

The National Hockey League is a long-standing partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund that provides funding for CJR. The League’s effort, in conjunction with the NHL Players’ Association, is part of its sweeping anti-racism initiative in which all players at training camp will have mandatory inclusion and diversity training. The NHL also plans to form inclusion committees to encourage diversity among executives, professional and youth players, and fans. 

“Everyone should be able to live and work in an environment that is inclusive, and one that is free from racism and discrimination in any form,” said Don Fehr, executive director of the National Hockey League Players Association. 

The Center, founded in January 2018, is located on Texas Southern’s campus in Houston’s historic Third Ward, the city’s oldest African-American community. Houston has the third-largest criminal justice system in America, offering a pipeline for CJR researchers to investigate and find solutions in a complex criminal justice system. 

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ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 

Texas Southern University (TSU) honors our designation as a special-purpose institution for urban programming and research. TSU is a comprehensive university providing higher education access to the nation’s underserved communities. TSU’s academic and research programs address critical urban issues, and prepares its diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society. TSU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations – bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees – organized into 10 colleges and schools on a 150-acre campus nestled in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward. The University’s enrollment has a population of more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate-school academic candidates. Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas. TSU has positioned itself as a proactive leader in educating underserved students and many who are the first in their family to attend college. 

Kamala Harris Pledges To Forgive Student-Loan Debt For HBCU Graduates

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Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris promised Thursday that a Biden-Harris administration would make college tuition free at public schools and private historically Black colleges and universities for students whose families’ income is below $125,000 a year, and pledged student-loan debt forgiveness for some graduates of HBCUs.

“In relation to the history of HBCUs, [students] decide to take on a profession of service, which often does not pay as well as if they go into the private sector and do other things,” Harris said at a roundtable discussion held at Florida Memorial University, a historically Black private university. “So for those students who come out and have jobs that pay less than $125,000, student-loan debt will also be forgiven.”

Harris also promised to invest $70 billion in historically Black colleges and universities. 

Additionally, she said that two-year college programs would be free for low-income Americans. 

“We want to support our young people for whatever they pursue by way of education after high school,” Harris said. “For some that will be a college and university, for some it will be a two-year program, or an apprenticeship, or something of that nature, and we want to make sure that we support them in that quest.”

Harris made the remarks in response to Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, who said that “we are literally working on a shoestring budget” amid the economic decline caused by the pandemic that has forced many students to reconsider attending college. 

During her short-lived presidential campaign, Harris proposed making community college free.

Her remarks came in the key swing state of Florida, where 29 electoral votes are up for grabs, the most among any of the major swing states. Former President Barack Obama claimed the state by a thin margin in the 2008 and 2012 elections. President Donald Trump, however, won it in the 2016 election. 

In a RealClearPolitics moving average of polls focused on top swing states that are likely to decide the election, Democrat Joe Biden had an edge of 3.9 percentage points over Trump as of Thursday, but his edge in Florida was just 1.2 points.

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Peyton Manning Foundation Endows Scholarships At 6 HBCUs

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Peyton Manning‘s Peyback Foundation has endowed six scholarships at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Louisiana and two in Tennessee, according to a report Sunday from ESPN. Manning’s Peyback Foundation was founded in 1999 by Peyton and his wife, Ashley.

Here are the HBCUs listed as recipients:

  • Grambling State University
  • Southern University
  • Tennessee State
  • Fisk University
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Dillard University

Doug Williams, the first black NFL quarterback to win a Super Bowl, has his name attached to the Grambling scholarship at request of the Peyback Foundation, according to Mortensen’s report. Williams endured some painful blindside hits as an NFL quarterback, but he embraced a recent one when he was informed that a certain foundation had endowed a scholarship in his name at his alma mater, Grambling State University.

“When I asked who did this, I was told the donor wished it to be anonymous,” said Williams, a senior vice president for the Washington Football Team.

“Ha, you know I have my connections at Grambling. I made a phone call and found out it was Peyton Manning’s foundation and it was endowing a half-dozen scholarships at historically Black colleges and universities [HBCUs]. Peyton is a Louisiana boy. I know he’s given to a lot of wonderful causes without publicity, but this was a most pleasant surprise for me.”

Harold Carmichael, an NFL Hall of Famer who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, will be named on the Southern scholarship. Wilma Rudolph, the decorated Olympic sprinter, will have her name on the scholarship at Tennessee State.

Manning declined to discuss the scholarship endowments when contacted by ESPN, with his foundation instead issuing a statement:

“The Peyback Foundation is honored to partner with these six colleges to honor distinguished Alumni and staff members, and to help college students at these schools now and many years to come. Really, for perpetuity.”

Apparently, Tory Lanez Sent A Text Apologizing To HBCU Student Meg Thee Stallion Right After The Shooting

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Tory Lanez, reportedly apologized to the black college student while she was recovering in the hospital, but he failed to be accountable for his actions given Meg naming him as her shooter.

“I know you prolly never gone talk to me again, but I genuinely want u to know I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart. I was just drunk.”

These are the words of Tory Lanez, the man allegedly behind the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Meg, who attends historically black Texas Southern University, could be seen walking with a limp at the incident and tracking bloody footprints when asked by police on the scene to put her hands up followed by her getting on the ground only seconds later.

“None the less sh*t should have never happened and I can’t change what I did,” said Tory, asking for Meg to forgive him via text for his part in the incident while she was in the hospital recovering, but not owning up to exactly whatever he did. “I just feel horrible. Cuz I genuinely just got too drunk.”

The murky event didn’t fail to shock many people in the Hip Hop community.

TMZ originally broke the news, reporting that though Tory didn’t really admit guilt in this particular situation between the two, the rapper has not gone public about the matter. On the other hand, it seems like Meg is really more mature, taking full responsibility for her own part in this incident, even remaining relatively silent on the matter until enough was enough.

Going live on Instagram in late July, Meg broke her silence admitting that Tory was the one who pulled the trigger and shot her on both of her feet. “I’m not going to let y’all keep playing in my face, and I’m not going to let this n*gga keep playing in my face either,” Meg said at the time during a session on IG live.

She continued, “Since y’all h*es so worried about it, yes that n*gga Tory shot me. You shot me! Of course, The Shade Room never misses a step. Check out this video below: 

According to The Shade Room, it is not specified whether or not he got a response.