FVSU gets specialist program in School Counselor Education

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When the final bell rings for Middle Georgia students, they empty lockers, pack textbooks and catch buses home. The school day ends for them, but begins for their counselors.

On Thursday evenings, in room 150 at Fort Valley State University’s Warner Robins Center, Dr. Teah Moore teaches an advanced course in career counseling. The assistant professor of school counseling has19 students; all are counselors in nearby districts seeking a specialist degree. The new program, which began this fall, was recently approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

“Our aim, in FVSU’s specialist degree program, is to motivate [counselors] to become leaders in schools,” says Moore. “We want them to change the perception of school counselors and encourage them to be leaders that help develop other school counselors.” Moore says students are taught how to empower parents to assume a proactive role in their child’s education when it comes to academics, financial aid and personal responsibility. Counselors also help students deal with the causes and effects of absenteeism and behavior issues.

“This program is very scholarly, and also very hands on,” says Dr. Jerry Mobley, chair of FVSU’s school counselor educator program. The degree program combines classroom and interactive projects. The overall objective is to sharpen counselors’ skills to meet Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) goals for teachers and students.

The Georgia Board of Regents approved FVSU’s College of Education proposal to offer the Ed.S. program in 2008, when the school counselor educator program was reinstated.

“We got in touch with dozens of our graduates who had expressed an interest,” says Mobley. “We formed a committee (with students and professors). Students helped design the program and recruited potential students, school counselors from the Middle Georgia region.

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FAMU College of Law Student Set to Lead ABA Law Student Division – Buzz Spotlight

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Tremaine Reese, a third-year law student at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law, assumed the position of National Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division (LSD) during the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.  Reese was elected to the position at the ABA LSD Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas during the spring 2011 semester, becoming the first National Chair from an historically black college or university law school, and the fourth African American to lead the more than 42,000-member division.

“I am very excited about the avenues this association with the ABA will open for all FAMU College of Law students,” Reese said.  “I will continue to make extra efforts to get more students involved with the ABA on a national, regional and local level.”

The ABA LSD was created in 1967, succeeding the American Law Students Association, and is the largest professional student organization in the country, as well as one of the largest dues-paying entities of the ABA.  The group works closely with the leadership of the ABA to directly effectuate policy that has the potential to impact the 176,000 law students at ABA accredited institutions.  All students attending ABA-approved law schools are eligible to join.

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The History of Sororities at Spelman College

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The year 1979 was a very significant moment for sisterhood at Spelman College as four of the six active sororities on campus were chartered that year.

According the spring 1979 issue of the Messenger, before that year, Greek organizations were not allowed since it was the general consensus that Spelman was in itself a sisterhood and that sororities would take away from this concept. In fact, sororities were voted down three times just 10 years ago.

The change in attitudes toward sororities came from the growth in student enrollment and the increase in the diversity of student interests. Encouraging academic excellence and leadership development and providing scholarships and community service, sororities have been a vital part of the Spelman community for more than three decades.

View a photo gallery of the sororities chartered at Spelman and learn more about them below:

 Tau Beta Sigma – Iota Rho Chapter

The “Irresistible” Iota Rho Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority Inc. was chartered at Spelman on April 30, 2010. We provide exceptional service to collegiate bands and promote equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation, and community development. Eighteen members have been initiated into our chapter, and we have five honorary inductees. Currently with seven active members our chapter is represented in every Spelman instrument ensemble, including wind ensemble, concert band, jazz ensemble, and Atlanta University Center Orchestra. Some of the chapter’s community service projects have included participating in Hurricane Irene relief, Hosea Feed the Hungry, and music classes at local high schools.

Delta Sigma Theta – Eta Kappa Chapter

The Eta Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was the culmination of a dream envisioned long before its charter was granted on April 11, 1970.  The mission of Eta Kappa Chapter is the furthering of the sorority’s five-point programmatic thrust: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement. Ten years after Eta Kappa was founded, members of the chapter successfully petitioned to bring Eta Kappa home exclusively to Spelman in 1979.  Now, 17 dynamic sorors continue the legacy of a chapter that has initiated more than 900 visionary women into the national sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta.  It was a spirit fueled by tenacity, vision, and sisterhood that birthed Eta Kappa, and it is that same spirit that keeps the chapter alive and well today.

Alpha Kappa Alpha – Mu Pi Chapter 

The “Sweet” Mu Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was chartered on Feb.­ 10, 1979, at Spelman College. The Mu Pi chapter has initiated 1,080 members. There are currently 33 active members on campus. All members of Mu Pi are charged with committing their time and energy to the community. This responsibility is fulfilled through several ongoing projects including the Ivy Reading AKAdemy, It Takes a Village, Gifts of Giza, voter registration drives, and partnerships with Hands on Atlanta, and Habitat for Humanity. The chapter has become well-known for its dedication to raising funds for nonprofit organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, AIDS Walk Atlanta, and Relay for Life. Mu Pi also strives to enhance the student life of Spelman College through numerous cultural and social programs. These initiatives include the AKA Book Club, AKA Flicks, AKAnomics, and AKA Fit Club, and the annual events Mr. AKA Scholarship Pageant, AKA Café, and the Limelight Fashion Show.

Sigma Gamma Rho – Epsilon Eta Chapter

The Epsilon Eta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho was chartered as a citywide chapter in Atlanta on March 10, 1974. With 11 charter members, on Jan. 2, 1979, Epsilon Eta became the first chapter of a sorority to be established at Spelman College. Epsilon Eta’s mission is to touch and improve people’s lives more completely through scholarship, sisterhood and service. The chapter’s purpose is to be a source of light for Spelman sisters and increase our presence on campus through community service and philanthropy, and our Exceptional Women Speaker Series, which seeks to uplift women.

Zeta Phi Beta – Beta Iota Chapter

The “Beautiful” Beta Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. was charted on Jan. 13, 1979, on the campus of Spelman College. Beta Iota upholds the principles of Zeta on a daily basis: scholarship, service, sisterly love, and finer womanhood. Since the revival of the chapter in 1993, there have been 59 initiates and currently there are five active and dedicated members. Although the chapter is small in number, Beta Iota continues to thrive as a progressive organization while producing quality women on Spelman’s campus. Beta Iota has achieved several accomplishments, including Spelman Student Organization of the Year, highest undergraduate GPA in the state and Southeastern region, and several community service awards.

Gamma Sigma Sigma – Eta Zeta Chapter

Founded in 1952, the Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority Inc. initiates members who are dedicated to a lifelong commitment of service and diversity, as well as fostering an environment of unity and creating opportunities for growth. We are a unique organization on Spelman’s campus that serves as the only service sorority at the College. As an inclusive sorority our focus is creating strong bonds of friendship among students of all races and creeds. The Eta Zeta chapter was chartered on Jan. 16, 2008, by both Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University students. View a video of of the Eta Zeta chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma.

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FAMU SBI Students Take Home First Place Win in MBA Case Competition

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(From left to right) NBMBAA Board Vice Chair Audrey Hines; Chysler Senior VP Ralph Giles; SBI Advisor Joycelyn Finley-Hervey; Benjamin Evans; Cianna Reaves; Antoinyce Eaton; NBMBAA Board Chairman Bill Wells; and President and CEO of NBMBAA Kimberly Corbin.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) students took home the first-place trophy and were crowned national champions of the National Black MBA Association’s  (NBMBAA) National Student Case Competition earlier this month.  The competition featured teams from Penn State University and the University of Georgia.

“I am so proud of Cianna, Antoinyce, Ben and Dr. Finley-Hervey,” said SBI Dean Shawnta Friday-Stroud.  “They demonstrated that SBI’s rigorous and competitive Professional MBA and one-year MBA programs prepare professionals that are capable of solving today’s complex business issues.  I commend this team for bringing home the win for the third time in five years!”

FAMU first entered the competition in 2007, winning that year and again in 2008.

This year’s winning team members were Antoinyce Eaton from Raleigh, N.C.; Benjamin Evans from Philadelphia, Penn.; and Cianna Reaves from Perry, Fla. Their win provided them with $15,000 in scholarship money and three championship trophies. All three are MBA students in SBI

“Participating in the National Black MBA Association Chrysler Case Competition was one of the highlights of my year,” said Evans. “In addition, the experience of being able to network with students from universities across the nation and accomplished minority professionals was also rewarding. The intensity of competing against the top 22 schools in the nation, the hard work and effort that I and my teammates put forth in developing the perfect strategies for the competition paid off.”

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Dillard to Announce Multimillion-Dollar National Institutes of Health Grant on Oct. 24

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Dillard to Announce Multimillion-Dollar National Institutes of Health Grant on Oct. 24

Dillard University will announce on Monday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. that it has been chosen to receive a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health.

The announcement will be made in the Georges Auditorium of the Professional Schools and Sciences Building on the Dillard University campus. A reception will follow in the atrium.

All students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to attend this exciting announcement.

For more information, contact Brendan Twist in University Communications and Marketing at (504) 816-4328 or btwist@dillard.edu.

DSU Breaks its Enrollment Record for the 2nd Consecutive Year

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DSU President Harry L. Williams said while the record enrollment is exciting news, it is only one of many accomplishments to come.

For the second consecutive year, Delaware State University broke its enrollment record with a fall semester 2011 total enrollment of 4,179 students – which marks the first time the institution has gone over the 4,000 threshold

The record 4,179 enrollment surpasses the previous record of 3,819 set in in the fall of 2010. The 2011 enrollment included 3,745 undergraduates, 333 master’s degree students, and 101 doctoral students.
The University also set a record this fall of 1,085 new freshmen, exceeding the previous record of 940 new first-year students in 2005.
DSU President Harry L. Williams said the record enrollment is clearly a reflection that “it is an exciting time” to be at DSU.
“While it is great to see the growth, it is just the beginning. We are continuing to work towards the fulfillment of the University’s vision statement we established last year, and we are developing a new strategic plan and a facilities master plan,” Dr. Williams said. “We are looking at how we can sustain this growth and continue to move up in the rankings.”
The DSU president noted that the University received more than 9,000 applications from prospective students this year. “A lot of students want to be a part of DSU,” he said.
Last month it was announced that DSU has moved up from 17th to 15th in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country.
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Claflin University Volleyball Team Aims to Spike Breast Cancer Awareness

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If you’ve been in the audience during one of the Claflin University Lady Panthers volleyball team’s home games this month, there’s a good chance you’ve seen more pink than orange and maroon.

The team, led by Coach Vernell Keitt-Capers, has volunteered to dress in pink for every home game in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The team distributed information on breast cancer at a local department store and also worked for Habitat for Humanity in the community this month. They baked 500 cupcakes with pink icing to give out to patrons at one home game as well.

In Tullis Arena, the team has constructed a Cancer Wall of Battle dedicated in honor and memory of those who have lost, are fighting or won the battle against cancer.

“Cancer is a disease that doesn’t discriminate. It has or will impact us all in one form or another,” said Keitt-Capers. “We just want to contribute in a small way to bring awareness to this horrible illness.”

Sophomore Katherin Fischer knows all too well about breast cancer. When Fischer was too young to even grasp the severity of a cancer diagnosis, she learned her mother, Leopoldine, had the disease.

Unlike many women who have battled breast cancer, she survived and has been in remission for more than a decade. Despite her recovery, Fischer said that it took away much of her childhood. She drew strength from Leopoldine’s positive attitude, which was that losing the battle to breast cancer wasn’t an option.

“I play for her,” Fischer says of her mother.

Faith Simmons, a senior biology major from Columbus, Ohio, had two aunts who were diagnosed with breast cancer. One aunt, Linda Reed, survived but the other, Nadell Denby, passed away. Simmons said watching her aunts battle the disease taught her the importance of being a strong person.

“It taught me to fight,” she said. “You have to stay positive and have hope.”

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Alcorn President receives 2011 Excellence in Education Award from Penn State

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Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, 18th president of Alcorn State University, has been recognized with the 2011 Excellence in Education Award (the highest honor bestowed on alumni) by The Pennsylvania State University College of Education Alumni Society. President Brown will receive the award on Friday evening, October 21, during the Alumni Society’s Awards Banquet honoring its distinguished alumni educators.

In choosing President Brown for the honor, the College of Education applauded his, “excellence in leadership and significant contributions to the field of education and related disciplines.”

“President Brown is dedicated to the field of education,” says Alcorn’s Executive Vice President and Provost Samuel L. White. “Our president has empowered and equipped us with the tools necessary to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes. He is an exceptional educational leader dedicated to students and his scholarship.”

“Valuable and meaningful relationships with my peers and students keep me engaged and give me the opportunity to continue to learn and grow. I’m grateful to every individual who has challenged and helped me along life’s journey,” says Dr. Brown. “A special thank you to The Pennsylvania State University College of Education Alumni Society for this esteemed honor.”

Early this year, Dr. Brown received the presidential citation from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated in recognition of his leadership and community service achievements and the Outstanding Accomplishments and Achievements Award from South Carolina State University. Additionally, Dr. Brown was also elected to membership in the United Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction for Scottish Rite Freemasonry and elevated to the order’s highest degree.

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Florida A&M snaps eight-game losing streak to South Carolina State

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Oct. 22)–  Lavante Page scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns as Florida A&M snapped with their eight-game losing streak to South Carolina State as the Rattlers defeated the Bulldogs, 27-24, here today afternoon at Oliver Dawson Bulldog Stadium.

The last time, FAMU defeated SCSU in Oliver Dawson Bulldog Stadium was in 1997 with  the Rattlers pulling out a 22-20 win over the Bulldogs.

SCSU had built up a 24-13 lead going into the fourth quarter.  The Rattlers would take advantage of four Bulldog penalties  to setup up Page’s first TD of the fourth quarter.  SCSU would be charged with a roughing the passer penalties as Damien Fleming connected with Brian Tyms for nine yards tacking on an additional 14 yards, giving the Rattlers a second down and four yards to go from the South Carolina State 30-yard line.  The Rattlers would pick up a pair of first downs on rushes by Lenworth Lennon, Al-Terek McBurse and Eddie Rocker, putting the ball on the SCSU three-yard line.

Page would then punch it in from three-yards out cutting, SCSU’s lead to 24-20 with 8:35 to go in the fourth, after the Trevor Scott PAT.

FAMU turned up the pressure as they forced SCSU into a three-and-out.  After the Blake Erickson punt, the Rattlers would get the ball on their 32-yard line, after the LaShad Tookes’ punt return for two-yards.

The Rattlers then put together a seven-play, 68-yard drive, capped off by another three-yard TD run by Page, giving the Rattlers a 27-24 lead with 2:31 to go in the game.

FAMU was led by Fleming as he completed 34-of-40 passes for 297 yards with one TD.  He becomes the fourth quarterback in Rattler history to finish a game with an 80 plus percent completion percentage.  Eddie Battle was a perfect 11-of-11 against South Carolina State in 2008, Patrick Bonner was 30-of-35 for 85.7 percent against Jackson State in 1998 and Curtis Pulley was 17-of-21 against Winston-Salem State for 80.9 percent in the 2009 season.

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The Gloucester Institute: HBCUs Leading the Way

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HBCU’s Lead Too!

            Students from several HBCUs received the chance of a lifetime this past weekend in Gloucester County, Virginia. I am blessed to be a part of The Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2011-2012, thanks to a wonderful non-profit organization by the name of The Gloucester Institute. This program aims to serve as a way to assist current leaders with sharpening their speaking and writing skills to name a few.

I had the chance to represent Virginia Union University and the Royal Court as Miss Senior 2011-2012 along with the Student Government Association President Kiara Lee and Mr. Freshman 2011-2012, Brian Cruel. I was also able to create great connections with student leaders on other HBCU campuses including Virginia State University,  Norfolk State University, Hampton University, and additionally Virginia Commonwealth University.

The Gloucester Institute was founded by Mrs. Kay Coles James in 2005. TGI had also purchased Holly Knoll, the retirement home of the late Dr. Robert Russa Moton, in the same year. Dr. Moton was born in the ending years of slavery and was first taught by his mother who wanted him to have an education. He was then taught by his former Master’s youngest daughter after being caught one night; and the rest is history.

He went on to serve four US Presidents in his lifetime, delivered the keynote address at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, and later went on to  be the President of Hampton Institute, and later the Tuskegee Normal School after the death of his friend and mentor, Booker T. Washington, before retiring to Holly Knoll.

Mrs. James has a great vision to restore this location to the place it once was. If you view the website, you can see the plans in store for this great program and can receive more information on how to donate to this great cause.

This was our first time gathering as a family in our new home, which happens to be on both the Virginia and National Historic Registries. Over the weekend, an intelligent man by the name of Dr. Conway, also an instructor at Virginia State University spoke to us about legacy. Not only the legacy of Dr. Moton, but other unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, we are a part of a great legacy.

At the very place where we gathered, some of the greatest minds of the Black Community have come to discuss some of the issues we have faced, and create organizations such as the United Negro College Fund. This program enables us to gather one weekend out of the month, typically at the Holly Knoll Campus in Cappahosic, Virginia (located in Gloucester County, Virginia). The location of the house is absolutely breathtaking! 

The front of the house faces the York River and has a dock; many years ago it was not uncommon for visitors to travel by boat. In the front yard of this great plot of land is also a 200-year-old oak tree where Dr. King sat under and wrote part of his “I have a Dream” speech. If you could see the view from beneath the tree, you can see how such a dream could have been dreamt. (Photos courtesy of Brian Cruel.)

Nadejah Whitted
HBCU Buzz Staff Writer

4 HBCUs Participate in the First Annual Memphis HBCU HOOP Classic

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Building Blocks Mentoring Program has assembled 4 high caliber college basketball teams for the first annual Memphis HBCU Basketball Classic. The classic will provide a platform for these students to showcase their athletic talents in front of a Memphis audience and bring awareness about the history and legacy of HBCUs.

The event will run from December 2 through December 3, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee at Hamilton High School. The classic will begin Friday, December 2 at 6 p.m. with a HBCU and Greek Mixer at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Memphis. On Dec. 3 at 9 a.m., Hamilton High School will host a College Prep Workshop, a College Fair at 11:00 a.m., and at 1: 30 p.m, the featured schools will play some exciting HBCU basketball. The day will end with a high stepping Greek Step Show in the Hamilton High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Taking the court in the classic are the following schools: Wiley College, Rust College, Fisk University and Knoxville College.

1:30 p.m. Wiley College vs. Fisk University (women’s)

3:30 p.m. Fisk University vs. Knoxville College (men’s)

5:30 p.m. Wiley College vs. Rust College (men’s)

This event is sponsored by: 7 UP, Sun Drop, Hydrive, All-Sport, Big Red, Comcast and Lenny’s.

For more information about the Memphis HBCU Classic visit our website at www.memphishbcuhoopclassic.com or email us at info@memphishbcuclassic.com.

 

Howard Homecoming Fashion Show 2011: A Modern Spin of a Classic Tale

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Howard Homecoming Fashion Show entitled Empressions: Dreaming A New Dawn unraveled with sexy, seductive intimates. Sheer, edgy panties and bras graced the stage as the beauties were being escorted by abs in black silk pajama pants. Designer Psych of Urban Intimates really seduced the crowd with this tempting scene. Then we fell into trench with hair buns of sophistication, Clarks, brim hats and penny loafers. This scene screamed (Tom) boys and blazers, as it was none the less refined and chic.

Man vs machine honored their word when saying they “cater to the creative intellectual.” The rust leather sleeves of the fire red jacket spoke complexity and style. The tailored fit of each individual piece was simply peculiar.

As the show when on, the garments evolved with even more confidence and the models followed suit as they dominated the runway. Nichole Alabi’s twist of leather and African prints really caught my eye. It’s always great seeing Howard’s up and coming designers such as herself, as well as Aussie & Davis, Lavita Clothing, Ancetaz Clothing and Good Karma. We know this is just the beginning for you all!

The final scene entitled “The New Era”, was crowned that name accordingly as Dominique Auxilly pieces exhilarated femininity, sex appeal and class. Her collection showcased the exquisiteness in a women’s canvas; leaving the crowd with their jaws dropped, literally.

It just wouldn’t have been right to end the show any other way. Kudos to Howard University’s steering committee, Prestige, their hard work bled throughout the show. The show represented just that: prestige!

Sha’nece Austin
“The PRoFASHIONal”
GM of HBCUbuzz Fashion

NAFEO: the Umbrella for Black Institutions

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NAFEO- The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher education

The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) is the umbrella organization of the nations historically black colleges, universities (HBCUs) and predominantly black institutions (PBIs).

NAFEO provides an international voice for the nations’ HBCUs to place and maintain issues of equal opportunity in higher education on the national agenda. They recognize that Blacks in America deserve the same attention as any other race.

In 1969 the association was founded and there has been none like it since. I spoke with Representative Chris Lee, who is also the social media strategist of the organization. “We focus to champion the interest of historically black colleges and universities and predominately black institutions,” he said after being questioned about the goal of NAFEO. Lee went on to say, “We aim to build the capacity of HBCUs and PBIs, and help in campaigning for federal funding.”

The most recent movement was a letter writing campaign proposed to congress called Title III and V. The efforts were to keep the funding they provide to HBCU and PBI students of black institutions. Writings were sent to Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. Lee said, “A large amount of letters that we received was from Grambling State University.”

At the beginning of this fall semester our instructors at Grambling asked us to fill out a letter explaining why Title III funding was essential for our university. Budget cuts are common in America; therefore, black institutions need and appreciate organizations like NAFEO more than ever.

NAFEO is a non-profit organization. Their focal point is aiding in increasing the membership to black colleges along with helping to keeping them accredited.

Plans for NAFEO future include an annual conference in March that is open to public as well as a conference for presidents of black institutions in July. Internships are also provided to undergraduate and graduate students.

For more information about NAFEO go to http://www.nafeo.org or follow on Twitter @_NAFEO.

Kimberly Monroe
HBCU Buzz Staff Writer

R.I.P. Julian Benson former Mr. Morgan State University 2009 – 2010

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R.I.P. Julian Benson

Former Mr. Morgan State University 2009 – 2010 passed this Thursday Night,  October 20, 2011 said to had been involved in an fatal car accident. Two people were killed and two others were injured in a two-car crash in the Fells Point area of Baltimore.  Police were called to the intersection of South Broadway and Bank Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. after authorities said an SUV collided with a car.Emergency officials said people were trapped and had to be pulled out of the vehicles by rescue crews.Police said a 23-year-old man driving the SUV and an 18-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car were taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where they later died. Two other people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.None of the victims’ identities have been released yet, pending the notification of next of kin.Investigators said speed may have been a factor in the crash.

This was his latest Blog Post:

This week was a special week since it was Morgan State Homecoming. Unfortunately, inclement weather occurred it was drizzly cold day and this affected my promo items that should have been completely distributed in its entirety. This event was all about catching the students and alumni arriving and leaving the game. I had posters of Atlantic Records money making line ups Pretty Ricky, T.I. Jasmine Sullivan, Jennifer Hudson, Young Steff and many more. Then for my priority selected play list played Atlantic Record artist. The speakers and the D.J. were right on point. The songs definitely caused flashbacks for students because these songs are in heavy rotation during Morgan club take over. Various artists had latest tracks to give the Homecoming crowd. I did the best I could do with the tragic weather. So I took a business decision and hand out the reminding promo items and distributed it to the excited students. Campus is populated with students and it worked perfectly. Everything was done and I feel that I advocated Atlantic Records to all that would listen.

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What to do about Amber Cole

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Earlier this week, a 14-year-old African-American girl by the name of Amber Cole was recorded performing oral sex for her boyfriend outside of their school grounds. Amber was supposedly recorded by friends of the boyfriend and almost immediately afterward, the video was uploaded onto the Internet for the world to see.

Since the incident, Amber has been ridiculed for her actions on numerous social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and other blog sites. However, there are also some who have made videos and Facebook pages in her dedication and defense. The most recognized of these would be the “Leave Amber Cole Alone” video posted on Youtube that made its way onto many media outlets.

The video has since been taken down and the boys responsible for the recording and displaying of the video have been caught and apprehended, but that does not dismiss the act or controversial issues circulating in response.

Although Ms. Cole claims she was not aware she was being recorded, she has played a role in what could be and has been considered child pornography. There is no excuse for her actions, especially in regards to her age and willingness. Some of you who may read this may believe, like others I have discussed the issue with, that this situation isn’t a big deal at all. You may argue that there are numerous instances where other girls perform sexual acts such as this but don’t get caught or publicized.

This should not discard or diminish the underlying issues, which is underage sexual activity and cyber bullying. Due to her choice in actions and the unconsensual recording and release of the video, she has also now become a victim of cyber bullying. People have made videos, sent tweets and Facebook messages ridiculing and scoffing her. As a result there were rumors of tweets from Amber proclaiming an attempt to commit suicide.

As a young African-American woman, this is a sign for the need of positive influence and reinforcement from elders to younger black women growing up. It is our job to lead as examples and show these young women to carry themselves with dignity and respect. We must work hard to become abolitionists of cyber bullying and underage sexual activity.

Like it or not Amber Cole is our responsibility: our responsibility to fight for the perseverance of pride and self-respect amongst our young women.

Kristen Joy
HBCU Buzz Staff Writer

Kentucky State lands Two on Preseason All-Conference Teams

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FRANKFORT, KY (October 20, 2011) — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the 2011-2012 SIAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference Teams as voted on by the SIAC Basketball Coaches Association.

On the men’s side, Kentucky State’s Kevin Smith was named to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team. Smith, a junior from Detroit, Michigan, was the Breds’ leading rebounder and ninth in the SIAC during the 2010-11 campaign, averaging 6.6 rebounds per game (186 total). He was also the second-leading scorer on the team with 12.0 points per game and shot .496 from the field.

The Thorobreds, who finished last season 15-13 overall and 13-11 in the SIAC (5th), were predicted to finish No. 7 in the conference for the 2011-12 season.

Returning 2010 SIAC All-Conference Second Team member, 2011 SIAC All-Tournament Team member and two-time SIAC Player of the Week, Cortney Matthewis, was voted to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team on the women’s side. Matthewis, 10th in the SIAC for scoring last year, led the Brettes with 12.0 points per game. She was also third on the team for rebounds (131 total, 5.5 per game). Matthewis’ ability to drive to the basket and draw fouls resulted in her knocking down 82.6 percent of her free throws, which led the team and was good for third in the SIAC.

Picked to finish No. 4 in the conference for the 2011-12 campaign, the Thorobrettes ended the 2010-11 season at No. 5 with a record of 17-11 overall and 13-9 in the SIAC.

Kentucky State’s men and women open the 2011-12 season at home on November 22 against Claflin University. The women tip-off at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men at 7:30 p.m.

Danielle Wright
Director, Office of Sports Information
Kentucky State University