Bowie State Bowling Captures CIAA Northern Division Crown

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Bowie State University bowling team competed in their final CIAA Event of the year March 13th-15th and the Lady Bulldogs finished the weekend conference Round-Up with an 11-1 record.  Bowie State finished in first place among the five CIAA Northern Division teams and captured the division title.  The Lady Bulldogs knocked down 12,480 pins over the course of competition.

Elizabeth City State University posted a 9-3 record, good for a second place finish followed by Virginia State University with a 6-6 mark and third place finish.  Virginia Union University matched the Chowan’s record of 2-10, but defeated Chowan in the total-pin tiebreaker with 10,413 pins.

The Lady Bulldogs turned in a 4-0 record on the opening day of play, defeating Chowan (780-774), Virginia State (829-791), Virginia Union (872-748) and Elizabeth City State (845-754).  read more…

Disney Presents the 2015 MEAC/SWAC Challenge

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The 2015 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney – to be played Sunday, Sept. 6 from the Orlando Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. – will showcase the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff of the SWAC against South Carolina State University of the MEAC. The 11th annual event – which features teams from two prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) – will be aired on an ESPN network.

“We are thrilled to have South Carolina State University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in our 2015 game,” said Pete Derzis, senior vice president, ESPN Events. “We are equally excited to be returning to the newly renovated Orlando Citrus Bowl for the 11th installment of our event, and engaging with the community again. As we start our second decade, our mission remains strong, which is to continue to build on HBCU traditions, while providing a stellar experience for the student-athletes and conference partners.”

The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is owned and operated by ESPN Events, a subsidiary of ESPN. ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris has played a significant role in the event, serving as emcee at various ancillary functions. read more…

UMES Accepts Postseason Bid to CIT

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PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team will participate in the 2015 CollegeInsider.com Tournament, earning the first postseason berth for the program in three decades. The Hawks will travel to North Carolina to play the High Point Panthers on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s game will be broadcasting with streaming video on CollegeInsider.com. Hawks fans can also tune into the Hawks Radio Network on SFMSports.net and Fox Sports 960 AM in Salisbury, Md., with Doug Newton calling the play-by-play.

The Hawks finished their season with an 18-14 record, and a third-place finish in the MEAC with an 11-5 mark in conference play. With 18 victories, UMES enjoyed their most successful season since the 1973-74 season which culminated in a MEAC championship and an appearance in the NIT. read more…

TSU To Bring Data Science Experts from Harvard, China

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Tennessee State University is jumping on a growing industry: data science.

The university’s college of engineering presents a two-day data sciences workshop, bringing experts in mathematics, engineering, statistics and computer sciences together to discuss the growing field, which analyzes data to solve problems and create programs or products.

“Tennessee State University wants to be a major player in data sciences,” department of computer science chair Ali Sekmen said in a statement. read more…

Savannah State Lady Tigers Win MEAC Tournament

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Behind 20 points from reserve Jasmine Norman, the Savannah State Lady Tigers complete their run through the 2015 MEAC tournament with a 65-47 win over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lady Hawks, punching their ticket to the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

To kick off the championship game, Savannah State and Eastern Shore hit the ground running, trading baskets, specifically from behind the arch as Ezinne Kalu knocked down her first two three-point attempts and UMES hit four in the first 8 minutes.

In the second half, the Lady Tigers asserted their dominance over the Lady Hawks. Unlike the first half, the Lady Hawks were unable to get going from three as the Lady Tigers’ defense took a step up. And as the Lady Tigers stiffled the Lady Hawks on defense, their offense came on strong, outscoring UMES 18-7 to open the half (SSU also scored the first eight points of the half). read more…

High Schooler that Interviewed President Obama, Now Morehouse Man Hopeful

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Noah McQueen experienced instability in his childhood, got into disciplinary problems for fighting, and completed his second year of high school with less than a 1.0 GPA.

But now, only a couple years later, he’s part of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative, has raised his grades, is involved with a ton of extracurricular activities, works with special needs children in a unified track program, and just sat down for a one-on-one interview with the President of the United States.

What?!

It’s not too often a high school student gets chosen to interview a world leader, but McQueen is no ordinary high school student. He’s turned his life around and is making taking concrete steps to ensure a bright future for himself. And this is only the beginning. For his next step, he wants to pursue a career in education and has set up a GoFundMe page to help with his high tuition costs for college.

MTV News caught up with Noah to talk about My Brother’s Keeper, get some advice on staying focused, and of course, see if he had any secrets to share about his buddy, Barack.

MTV: So, how are you involved with My Brother’s Keeper?

Noah McQueen: I’m a mentee and this is my first year in My Brother’s Keeper. My name was generated from my school. I went through an interview process from the White House to be in this program, and they asked me some really good questions about my background.

I get to try to help support the less fortunate, and help them improve in certain areas while giving them resources to succeed. read more…

LeMoyne-Owen Alum is NY 2015 Professional Woman of the Year

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NAPW honors Cynthia Smith as a 2015 Professional Woman of the Year. Ms. Smith is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in education administration. As the largest, most-recognized networking organization of professional women in the country, spanning virtually every industry and profession, the National Association of Professional Women is a powerfully vibrant networking community with over 600,000 members and over 200 Local Chapters.

Ms. Smith has more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. Working as both an Administrator and a Teacher, she is passionate about nurturing the growth and professional development of young educators and the academic success of middle school students.

Currently, Ms. Smith is Academy Principal and has been instrumental in the development of numerous programs, including gender classes, professional development for teachers, program operations and parent engagement. For nearly ten years, Ms. Smith was District Science Coordinator for CSD 23, Brooklyn, overseeing all aspects of the districts science curriculum for pre-K through Grade 8. Prior to that position, Ms. Smith was a Science / Math Teacher for four years. read more…

Lane College Will Inaugurate 10th President

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The Investiture of Dr. Logan Hampton will occur at 3:30 p.m. March 22, in the Graves Auditorium and Chapel of the Chambers-McClure Academic Center (CMAC) according to a release from the school. This Investiture will include a formal processional of the Lane College Board of Trustees, distinguished guests, faculty, and staff. Immediately following the ceremony, an Inaugural Reception will be held.

Both events are open to the public.

Logan Hampton was named 10th President of Lane College by the Lane College Board of Trustees in June of last year. read more…

Rihanna Makes History as First Black Spokeswoman for Dior

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(Black Enterprise) Music’s favorite Bad Gal is at it again, doing what she does best and adding a page to fashion history books too. Style and beauty goddess Rihanna just inked a deal with French fashion house Dior, making her the first black woman to ever partner with the brand.

Rihanna is said to star in Dior’s “Secret Garden” video series, according to Huffington Post. The series is famous for its mystical flair and models dashing throughout the Palace of Versailles, drenched from head-to-toe in Dior’s finest. She’ll also appear in a print campaign for the brand. Both the series and prints will be shot by Steven Klein.

RiRi is reportedly replacing Charlize Theron as the face of J’Adore Dior. The pop icon has been making a big imprint in the fashion realm since the beginning of her career. All of the latest Dior buzz is stirring just after photos of Rihanna in Harper’s Bazaar China surfaced the web. The “FourFiveSeconds” looked stunning in the Asian-inspired themed shoot.

This article originally appeared on Black Enterprise

Fayetteville State Bowling Team Finishes CIAA Southern Divisional with Perfect Record

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Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville State University women’s bowling completed the 2015 CIAA Southern Divisional Event with a 3-0 baker’s record on Sunday, March 15th at the B&B Bowling Lanes. FSU improves to 35-5 overall and 30-0 in the division. The Lady Broncos have won 13 divisional titles from 14 years of competition.

Fayetteville State completed the team matches with a 6-0 record after the first two days of competition. FSU followed with victories over Johnson C. Smith (743-662), Saint Augustine’s (900-701), and Shaw (846-657) in baker’s matches on the third and final day. read more…

Baptist College Snubs Opposition To ‘Married’ Lesbian Bishop Speaker

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American Baptist College (ABC) refuses to reconsider its decision Tuesday to invite a “married” lesbian bishop to be a featured speaker at its annual lecture series this month despite protests — arguing that “true Christians” advocate “social justice.”

In a defiant tone against a group of pastors protesting the lesbian speaker being featured in the 58th Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series, ABC Vice President for Administration, Finance and Legal Affairs Richard E. Jackson insists that most of the responses that he’s received over the lesbian bishop’s speaking engagement have been ones of shock as to why it’s an issue at all.

“The reaction I have gotten is ‘what’s the controversy, what’s the big deal?’” Jackson told the Christian Post. “You all are an educational institution.”

The speaker at issue is Yvette Flunder, the bishop of City of Refuge United Church of Christ, located in the heart of San Francisco, California.

Legalizing same-sex “marriage” along with 36 other states, the Golden State performs and recognizes such unions. Flunder is married to her lesbian partner, Shirley Miller, but such controversial same-sex unions are not recognized in Nashville, Tennessee, where the academic institution is located. The Volunteer State is one of just 13 left that have marriage amendments protecting the sacred institution as only between one man and one woman.

Refusing to hear or even recognize any biblical objections to the lesbian speaker’s lecture slated for March 18, Jackson is steamrolling ahead, discounting such concerns as antithetical to the spirit of academics championed at ABC.

“The school is not going to reconsider its invitation to Bishop Flunder,” Jackson succinctly stated. “We’re looking forward to her participation in the Garnett-Nabrit Lectures.”

Forwarding the Gospel of Christ or the ‘social gospel?’

Jackson alleges that those who aren’t on board with a lesbian speaker lecturing at a Christian college are not aligned with Christian principles that call them to serve the needy.

“I think that the first thing that we would have people to understand is that Bishop Flunder will be focusing most of her remarks and comments while at American Baptist College on the innovative nature of the ministry that she (Flunder) conducts that addresses the rights and needs of persons with HIV and AIDS,” Jackson expressed. “And I think that is completely compatible and consistent with the belief and philosophy of Christian people and Christian institutions to care for the least of us in any given society.”

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NCCU’s NIT Play Begins at Miami

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DURHAM —Last season, the North Carolina Central men’s basketball team made history by earning the program’s first bid to the NCAA Tournament.

This season, the Eagles (25-7) will notch another program first with a bid to the NIT as the No. 7 seed in the Richmond Quadrant taking on No. 2 seed Miami at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.

“The guys have worked extremely hard so any time you get an opportunity to have a post season out of 350 teams, we’ll take it,” coach LeVelle Moton said. “Obviously we have our work cut out for us with a Miami team that defeated Duke this year.

“They’re extremely hard to guard off the bounce. I have to watch more tape of them and we’re going to their place. It’s going to be tough. It’s an ACC opponent. We know the deck is stacked against us, but we’re going to go in there and give it our best shot.”

The first three rounds of the tournament are held at school sites, and as the lower seed, NCCU will travel to Miami (21-12) for the first-round game.

No team truly wants to fall from the NCAA Tournament to the NIT, but Moton isn’t letting that disappointment hold him and his team back.

Bethune-Cookman’s Baseball Team Sweeps Doubleheader at North Carolina A&T

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bethune-Cookman’s baseball team earned a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference series sweep Sunday of North Carolina A&T, taking 7-4 and 16-5 wins in a doubleheader at War Memorial Stadium.

Wildcats (6-13, 6-3 MEAC) coach Jason Beverlin picked up his 100th coaching victory in the opener. The fourth-year coach has led the team to two NCAA regional appearances.

In the opener, Alex Seibold pitched five innings to earn the win, and seven different B-CU players had hits.

After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, the Wildcats rallied in the third and fourth innings, respectively. read more…

University of Alabama Elects First African American SGA President in Nearly 40 Years

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On March 10, Elliot Spillers was elected the first African American SGA president at the University of Alabama in nearly 40 years. Prior to Spillers’ victory, Cleo Thomas was elected in 1976 as the first African American SGA president at the University of Alabama. Both Spillers and Thomas ran as independent candidates in opposition to “The Machine,” which was described in a 1992 Esquire cover story as “a secret society that for eighty years has controlled student politics at the University of Alabama… it acts as the political arm of twenty‐seven leading fraternities and sororities at the school.” Spillers is the first non-Machine candidate to win the SGA presidency since John Merrill in 1986, and Spillers credits a portion of his victory to dissenters within the Machine.

“The entire Machine is not a bad organization,” Spillers says. “It took members within that organization to stand beside me and go against the grain and get me elected to this office. Just like the rest of us on campus, they’re ready for change. They’re ready for an inclusive environment on campus.”

Spillers’ campaign aimed to create such an environment, with Spillers reaching out to Greek, non-Greek, and minority organizations on campus and publicizing the diversity of his platform on his campaign Facebook page. In total, 14,931 votes were cast on Election Day at the university, with Spillers earning 8,602 votes. Spillers received the highest number of votes of any other SGA candidate in the university’s history, and on a campus that has historically been plagued by voter apathy in response to the Machine, this year’s election featured the highest voter turnout in the history of the University of Alabama.

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Aggies Win Two on Sunday at B&G Tournament

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GREENSBORO – It was a great day for host North Carolina A&T who finished its inaugural  Blue and Gold Tournament with a pair of wins on Sunday afternoon at the Lady Aggie Softball Complex,

The Aggies (7-12) won their first game 5-4 over UMES (0-9) in an exciting matchup that lasted eight innings. A&T dominated in the finale with a 9-3 win over Norfolk State (1-10). A&T concluded its tournament with a 3-1 record.

Junior pitcher Janika May not only led her team defensively, but it was her walk-off triple to right field in the eighth inning that drove in the game-winning run. Due to the international tiebreaker rule, junior Alejandra Barcenas was placed on second to start the inning as the Aggies trailed 4-2. With one out, freshman Raven Gray tripled to right-center field to cut the score to 4-3. Sophomore Dasia Moore hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Gray which tied the game at four. read more…

Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped His New Album, To Pimp a Butterfly

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The album was supposed to be released on March 23

Kendrick Lamar surprised the music world just before midnight on Sunday by dropping his new album, To Pimp a Butterfly, a week early.

With little fanfare, and in similar fashion to Drake’s album release in February, Lamar simply tweeted out the album title along with a link to the iTunes purchasing interface. The album was slated for release on March 23.

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There may, however, have been some miscommunication between Lamar’s Top Dawg label and Interscope Records. Top Dawg CEO Anthony Tiffith let loose with an expletive-filled Twitter rant aimed directly at Interscope, who did not respond but did retweet Lamar’s original release post.

In early February Lamar released the track “The Blacker the Berry,” which you can listen to below.

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