LIST- HBCU Football Players Signed to the NFL

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HBCU Football Players Signed to the NFL (National Football League) as Free Agents

  1. Sidney Tarver (LB, Tennessee State)–Cleveland Browns
  2. Andre Carroll (DL, Delaware State)–Cleveland Browns
  3. Raymond Webber (WR, Arkansas Pine-Bluff)–Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
  4. David Mims (OL, Virginia Union)–Kansas City Chiefs
  5. Brandon Pegues (DE, Hampton)–Philadelphia Eagles*
  6. Philip Sylvester (RB, Florida A&M)–Atlanta Falcons
  7. DeJuan Fulghum (OLB, Texas-Southern)–Detroit Lions*
  8. Ricardo Silva (S, Hampton)–Detroit Lions*
  9. Dionte Dinkins (CB, Fort Valley State)–St. Louis Rams
  10. Walter Sanders (RB, Saint Augustine)–Baltimore Ravens*
  11. Ricardo Lockette (WR, Fort Valley State)–Seattle Seahawks
  12. Joe Hills (WR, Tenn State)–Tennessee Titans
  13. Frank Warren (RB, Grambling)– Dallas Cowboys*
  14. Derrick Addai (LB, Kentucky State)–Cleveland Browns
  15. Derrick McPhearson (WR, Hampton)–New York Giants
  16. Ibraham Abdulai (DT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff)–New York Giants
  17. Darnell Burks (FS, Fort Valley State)–New York Giants
  18. Jalil Johnson (CB, Jackson State)–Jacksonville Jaguars
  19. Chris Adingupu (DB, Prairie View A&M)–Minnesota Vikings
  20. Mike Ricks (DB, Stillman)–Dallas Cowboys
  21. Steve Robinson (RB, Hampton)–Cincinnati Bengals
  22. Josh Harrison (OL South Carolina State)–Pittsburgh Steelers*
  23. Calton Ford (OL Norfolk State)–Cleveland Browns
  24. Quinton Spears (DE Prairie View A&M)–Miami Dolphins
  25. Anquez Jackson (OL Alabama A&M)–Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  26. David Erby (LB South Carolina State)–Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
  27. Larrone Moore (WR Delaware State)–Indianapolis Colts
  28. Jordan Miller (DL Southern)–Chicago Bears
  29. Terry White (OL North Carolina Central)–St. Lois Rams
  30. Arthur Thomas (DL Arkansas-Pine Bluff)–St. Louis Rams
  31. Eugene Clifford (DB Tennessee State)–Baltimore Ravens*

Players who were drafted in 2011 NFL Draft:

  • Kendrick Ellis (DT Hampton)–3rd round (94th) by the New York Jets**
  • Johnny Culbreath (OL South Carolina State) 7th round (209th) by the Detroit Lions***
  • Frank Kearse (DT Alabama A&M) 7th round (231st overall) by the Miami Dolphns
  • Curtis Holcomb (DB Florida A&M)–7th round (250th) by the San Francisco 49er

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Tarvais Jackson Alabama State Alum named Seahawks Starter

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When Pete Carroll was asked about Tarvaris Jackson’s role after practice Saturday morning, everyone was thinking that the Seahawks coach would say the just-acquired quarterback would compete with Charlie Whitehurst for the starting job.

Think again.

Carroll said Jackson will start the Aug. 11 preseason opener against the Chargers in San Diego, as well as the Sept. 11 regular-season opener against the 49ers in San Francisco – despite the fact that Jackson only signed with the team on Friday and won’t be able to practice for the first time until Aug. 4.

“This entire program has always been about competition. That’s the central theme in this program,” Carroll said. “In this situation, I think to make it the most competitive for our team, Tarvaris needs to be our starter right now.

“He comes in as our starter. He’s going to own that position until Charlie and the next couple fellas that are playing at the spot (rookie free agents Josh Portis and Zac Lee) get a chance to catch up. Then the competition will begin from their end.”

The reasons for Carroll’s seemingly surprising decision are obvious.

Because of the 136-day lockout, the Seahawks had no minicamps and OTA sessions to learn the new offense being installed by coordinator Darrell Bevell. Jackson played in that system with the Minnesota Vikings the past five seasons – starting 20 games.

“Tarvaris brings so much continuity to us, I think it’s the best thing for our club,” Carroll said. “And I’m excited to tell you that. I think this guy is a heckuva prospect that’s already been embraced by our players and our coaches. What he brings us is something special. He’s a very talented kid.”

When asked about Jackson on Friday, the first thing general manager John Schneider mentioned was his arm strength.

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NCCU Announces New Provost – Dr. Debbie Thomas

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Dr. Debbie Thomas, an administrator and scholar with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, has been named provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University.

As provost, Thomas is the university’s chief academic officer and reports directly to Chancellor Charlie Nelms. She oversees NCCU’s academic programs and provides leadership for deans, department chairs and faculty.

Thomas, who previously served as associate provost and associate vice chancellor, assumed her new role earlier this month. She replaced Dr. Kwesi E. Aggrey, who resigned to return to a full-time teaching and research position in the Department of Chemistry.

The University of North Carolina General Administration agreed to waive the normal search process in order to fill the critical vacancy of provost quickly. The UNC Board of Governors approved the appointment. Nelms said Thomas is dedicated to NCCU’s new Strategic Plan.

“She’s a seasoned administrator,” he said. “And we’re fortunate to have her available to move into the provost’s role and continue the momentum of change here at NCCU.”

Thomas came to NCCU in 2010 from Indiana University Northwest, where she was executive director of the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence. The center focused on community outreach and scholarly engagement in a seven-county area.

Thomas also has served as associate provost for institutional effectiveness at Fisk University and as assistant to the vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She was an associate professor and coordinator of graduate programs for the College of Education at the University of Central Florida, and the director of teacher education and certification for Fisk University. She has taught courses and conducted research on urban education, diversity, social justice, professional development, educational leadership and multicultural education.

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Omega Psi Phi Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence at Howard University

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Friday, more than 150 D.C. area young men came to Howard University to take part in a morning of workshops headed by a host of Omega mentors.  They provided kids with guidance about character, manhood, career development and leadership.  With the goal of nurturing a new generation of professionals, there’s a heavy focus in peaking young boys’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. These areas, leaders say, are fertile fields that need talented young black men.

Thirteen-year-old Anthony Box was excited to attend the workshops.  The studious and shy young man says he wants to be an architect one day.

“The most important thing I learned is to keep trying and work hard, and get ready for the future,” he said. “I learned if you pay now, you can play later and have a good life.”

JaSun Frone, one of the organizers of the fraternity’s mentorship program, sees himself in the eyes of the young men that gathered on this summer day.  He became a father when he was 15 and said, “Because my father was not in the home when I was growing up, I want to be someone my kids can be proud of.  I needed some manhood support and that’s where Omega Psi Phi came in.” Fatherhood and mentorship have been banner issues for President Obama. That’s why Omega Psi Phi has teamed up with the administration to participate in the White House Fatherhood Initiative. During the convention, President Obama greeted fraternity leaders in a closed-door meeting. Thabiti Boone, the fraternity’s international representative, was encouraged that the president applauded the fraternity’s work in the community.  He said,

“The president knows what It’s like to be without a dad and for him to recognize what we’re doing in the area of fatherhood and mentoring says a lot about him.”

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Karl Lagerfield for Macy’s by Kristen Joy

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Since the release of information concerning the collaboration between Karl Lagerfield and Macy’s last November, more details have been revealed for the Karl Lagerfield for Impulse collection. The collection will be releasing August 31st in 235 Macy’s stores and online. Items will be priced from $50-$170 and collection will consist of 45 pieces including Lagerfield’s signature tweed, statement jackets, graphic tees, crocodile print jackets,dresses and airy tops. A sneak peak at one of the dresses that will be included in the collection is included in a editorial spread for the Vogue August 2011 issue. The only down side to this is the looks are geared more towards 24-30 year olds. However, the collection will be feted by Macy’s in early September with an in person appearance by Lagerfield himself at the Herald Square Flagship store.

Fayetteville civil rights activist Lula Crenshaw Dies

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Fayetteville civil rights activist who led the development of the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park died Wednesday morning.

Lula Gray Crenshaw died at a hospice at age 64. She discovered early this year that she had lung cancer and a brain tumor, longtime friends said.

Ms. Crenshaw, a past chairwoman of the Cumberland County Democratic Party, served on numerous boards, including those of Fayetteville Technical Community College, the Fayetteville State University Foundation and the fundraising arm for the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus. She was a past chairwoman of the Cumberland County Alcoholic Beverage Control board.

Ms. Crenshaw and Cumberland County Commissioner Jeannette Council were friends for more than 50 years. Both grew up in Sampson County.

“She loved her family, her community and this county,” Mrs. Council said. “She was always willing to help others.”

Ms. Crenshaw is best known for her stalwart efforts to honor the slain civil rights leader. She organized an annual downtown parade and a candlelight vigil at the King park, which is off Bragg Boulevard, and she raised public and private donations for a King statue at the park that was dedicated in January 2007. “She made a significant impact in this community and across the state,” said friend Floyd Shorter, director of FSU’s Fayetteville Business Center. Ms. Crenshaw is survived by a son, Harlan Crenshaw, who is a Durham police officer. Harlan is her pride and joy,” Mr. Shorter said. Another close friend, former state Rep. Mary McAllister, said Ms. Crenshaw didn’t speak much in her final days. Mrs. McAllister last saw her Monday. “I told her that I love her,” Mrs. McAllister said. “She was in pain.” Ms. Crenshaw graduated from FSU in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in history. She retired in 2009 as a program compliance consultant for the N.C. Division of Social Services. Last year, Ms. Crenshaw ran for Larry Shaw’s former state Senate seat but lost in the primary. It was a bitter disappointment for her, friends said. Ms. Crenshaw could be unrelenting at times, whether advocating for black public employees or defending plans for the King park, friends say.

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Nearly 70 high schoolers enrolled in free Scholars Academy at Bowie State University

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Destiny Bayemake, a rising sophomore at Bowie High School, didn’t think she was going to like the six-week summer science program that culminates today at Bowie State University.

For one thing, students aren’t allowed to bring their cell phones, and there’s limited free time.

But the science and math courses are free, and she had the chance to sample college life while living on campus Monday through Friday with nearly 70 other high school students from around Prince George’s County who participated in the six-week Pre-College Science Scholars Academy.

“I never thought it would be this interesting and that I would have fun … but overall, it was fun and educational,” said Bayemake, 15, who finished up her first summer in the program with her classmates today.

Funded as part of a five-year, $12.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation and now in its third summer, the academy at Bowie State is designed to increase participation by minority and other underrepresented groups in science and science teaching, said program manager Anisha Campbell, assistant professor in the university’s Department of Natural Sciences.Destiny Bayemake, a rising sophomore at Bowie High School, didn’t think she was going to like the six-week summer science program that culminates today at Bowie State University. For one thing, students aren’t allowed to bring their cell phones, and there’s limited free time. But the science and math courses are free, and she had the chance to sample college life while living on campus Monday through Friday with nearly 70 other high school students from around Prince George’s County who participated in the six-week Pre-College Science Scholars Academy.

“I never thought it would be this interesting and that I would have fun … but overall, it was fun and educational,” said Bayemake, 15, who finished up her first summer in the program with her classmates today.

Funded as part of a five-year, $12.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation and now in its third summer, the academy at Bowie State is designed to increase participation by minority and other underrepresented groups in science and science teaching, said program manager Anisha Campbell, assistant professor in the university’s Department of Natural Sciences. Students who commit to three summers can earn eight college-level credits by taking a college-level biology class their second summer and a college-level chemistry class their third summer. To be accepted, they must write a 750-word essay that shows they are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math, known as the STEM disciplines. Students must also supply two letters of recommendation from eighth- and ninth-grade science teachers. During their first summer, between ninth and 10th grades, students are introduced to college study skills and also take introductory classes in math, chemistry and biology.

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SUBR’s Sumner takes his seat on Board of Supervisors

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“This was an awesome experience,” Southern University’s Student Government Association President Demetrius Sumner said after becoming an official member of the system’s governing board.

“I am excited to have a chance to serve Southern University…,” he said. “I think the meeting went very smoothly.”

The Garland, Texas native’s comments came just moments after his first meeting as the student representative on the university’s Board of Supervisors when they met July 22 in Baton Rouge. He was selected for that position by student leaders at the system’s other campuses. He has also served as student member on the Board of Regents, the state’s top higher education group.

Sumner, who was elected earlier this year to a rare second term as SGA president on the BR campus, said he plans to draw on the assistance of student leaders on the other campuses. “I plan to hold phone conference calls and video conference calls with other campuses before board meetings to gain the input on issues important to all of us,” he said.

The senior political science major said his new board seat will provide him with a strong position as the Baton Rouge campus shapes its 2011-2012 budget.  “I will have a chance to play a greater role and have influence in how we deal with budgets and other financial issues involving the students,” he said

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Dillard University Introduces New Men’s Basketball Coach Bernard Griffith

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The Dillard University athletics department introduced Bernard Griffith as the new coach of its men’s basketball team at a press conference in Dent Hall on Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m.

“This is one of those jobs you look forward to,” said Griffith. “We’ve got a good nucleus, a good staff, and we’re in the process of changing the culture.”

Griffith has compiled a 694-204 (.772) record over a decorated career that has included coaching stints at St. Augustine High School, Southern University at Baton Rouge, Xavier University and Jesuit High School. At St. Augustine, Griffith’s teams won 11 district titles, and made 13 consecutive playoff appearances and eight Final Four appearances.

“Bernard Griffith will bring our men’s basketball program proven success, leadership and integrity,” said Athletic Director Kiki Baker Barnes. “He will be able to establish a solid foundation for our program with regards to community involvement, awareness and recruiting.”

Following Hurricane Katrina, Griffith coached at the professional level. With Griffith as an assistant, the 2006 Dallas Mavericks finished with the best overall record in the NBA and reached the NBA Finals. Griffith has also coached several former NBA players when they were at the high school level, including Kerry Kittles, Pointer Williams, Torry Andrews, Hollis Price, and New Jersey Nets Head Coach Avery Johnson. At the press conference, Griffith addressed the importance of recruiting locally and getting the community excited about the Dillard Bleu Devils again. In return, he said his players will be active in the community; Griffith said he has already made plans for his players to volunteer at a local elementary school and hospital. Griffith also noted the importance of academics for student athletes. “Plan A is to get a Dillard degree with the best possible GPA,” he said.

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FVSU Henry A Hunt Memorial Library nets two grants

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Two small grants will make a huge difference at Fort Valley State University. Recently, the Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library received $7,000 from two organizations: United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) and the American Library Association. One grant will change the way agricultural and historical research is accessed at FVSU. The NAL awarded the university with a $4,000 Cooperative Agreement grant to help the library create a digital repository for the College of Agriculture’s research—which is made available through the Agriculture Network Information System’s website. According to Agriculture Network Information System (AgNIC), the Hunt Memorial Library conducts research in the area of chevon, also known as goat meat; however, there is no accessible collective database. AgNIC is a voluntary alliance of members based on the concept of “centers of excellence.” The member institutions are dedicated to enhancing collective information and services among the members and their partners for all those seeking agricultural information over the Internet. Last year, FVSU become the first 1890s land-grant institution and only historically black college and university to receive an AgNIC membership. Other members of the AgNIC alliance—University of Minnesota, Kansas State University and Colorado State University—are dedicated to collecting full-text and web-based agricultural information resources such as forestry, swine and tree fruit. All three universities have multiple catalogs based on studies conducted though FVSU’s goat research program. The research is a well renown among agricultural community little information is available on the web.

“When I travel and tell people I’m from Fort Valley State University, they already know about the goat research we’re doing on campus,” said Dr. Annie Payton, director of Hunt Memorial Library. That means most of its research documents are only available at FVSU. “When you conduct a Google search, most don’t find anything about the research that the College of Agriculture is doing here,” the director says.

UDC to Study Monument Proposal for African-American Military Hero

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The University of the District of Columbia moved Tuesday to study the cost of erecting a monument to honor Col. Charles Young — a pioneering Black military leader who supporters say is often overlooked.

At a ceremony attended by elected officials, African-American veterans and representatives of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, the university also announced plans to establish a $500,000 scholarship for veterans in the name of Young, a one-time commander of the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-Black regiment within the U.S. Army.

University officials and supporters say the tandem efforts are meant to right a historical wrong and make higher education more affordable for those who have served in uniform.

“We need to transform education for the veterans because they’ve transformed America for us,” UDC President Dr. Allen Sessoms said at the UDC Theater.

Tuesday’s ceremony was as much a history lesson as it was anything else.

The ceremony was attended by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, who both extolled Young for his perseverance in the face of racial discrimination and said he deserved more recognition than he had been given.

“It’s absolutely unconscionable that Charles Young doesn’t have a more prominent place” in history,” Gray said. “It’s only fitting that we have a monument for him.”

Holmes Norton called Young’s career a “saga in military tragedy.”

“Here is a man who gave all he could possibly give to the armed forces of the United States, risking his life time and again, wanting only to serve an Army that wasn’t sure it wanted to serve him,” Holmes Norton said of Young, for whom an elementary school is named in Washington, D.C.

Speaker after speaker recounted how Young who in 1889 became the third African-American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, repeatedly proved his bravery and leadership.

Born in 1864 in Kentucky to ex-slaves, Young is perhaps best known for his role as commander of the 10th United States Calvary, or the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-Black regiment within the U.S. Army. He later served as a U.S. military attaché in Haiti and Liberia, and also served as professor of military science at Wilberforce University, Ohio.

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DSU Explores Possible International University Partnership

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Dr. Williams and other DSU administrators welcomed Vijaya Kumaran Nair, a Malaysian native and founding vice president of the new venture; a Michelle Zhoug Yi, a Chinese native and founding member of the management team of the new venture; and Zhang Fu Qiang, vice president of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Beichen, Tianjin, China, where the International University would be based.
The delegation discussed with DSU officials the proposed International University and explored the possibility of a DSU branch campus at the International University, partnering with educators in China, India and Malaysia as members of the proposed global university system.
No decision has been made concerning DSU’s possible involvement in the educational venture, but both sides agreed to continue exploring the possibility.
Joining Dr. Williams and the visiting delegation for the discussion from DSU was Dr. Claibourne Smith, chairman of the University Board of Trustees; Provost Alton Thompson; Amir Mohammadi, executive vice president of finance and University treasurer; Kemal Atkins, vice president of Student Affairs, Dr. Fengshan Liu, associate vice president of International Affairs; Dr. Dyremple Marsh, dean of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences; Dr. John Austin, interim dean of the College of Education, Health & Public Policy; Dr. Shelton Rhodes, dean of the College of Business; and Tom Preston, University general counsel.
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Tuskegee delegation visits National Science Foundation to discuss further opportunities

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ARLINGTON, Va. (July 26, 2011) — A Tuskegee University delegation, including President Gilbert L. Rochon; Tuskegee University Board of Trustees Chair Charles E. Williams; and Shaik Jeelani, vice president for research and sponsored programs on July 19 visited the National Science Foundation. They met with the director of the foundation, Subra Suresh, and managers of the various programs funded by the NSF at the university. The group discussed the university’s vision to enhance research and education at the institution. According to Jeelani, Tuskegee currently has active NSF grants worth $12 million.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…” With an annual budget of about $6.9 billion (FY 2010), it is the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America’s colleges and universities. In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing.

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Texas Southern University Reduces Staff Positions as Part of Budget Reductions

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As other state agencies and universities initiated immediate staffing reductions in response to the state mandated budget reductions, Texas Southern University took many measures to avoid impacting people as long as possible. The state appropriation cuts resulted in a Total General Revenue reduction for Texas Southern of approximately $10 million for Fiscal Year 2012. Approximately half of that reduction is being realized through reducing operating and utility costs and limited tuition and fee increases. However, it still proved necessary to eliminate a number of positions to reach a balanced budget for the coming year.

A total of 56 staff members were notified on Friday, July 29, that their positions have been eliminated for FY 2012. In addition, 36 vacant positions were eliminated and 14 adjunct faculty positions will not be filled. This reduction amounts to approximately 4.5 percent of the total employees at the University.

“The Legislature worked very hard to protect state universities as much as possible from the very serious cuts originally projected,” President John M. Rudley stated. “We are appreciative of their efforts and support. However, the University still faces a serious reduction and has had to take a number of steps, including a Reduction in Force, to meet the budget limits for the coming year.”

“The eliminated positions come from across the campus in both administrative and academic units,” said Brian Dickens, Executive Director of Human Resources. “A thorough staffing analysis was conducted with assistance from an outside consultant prior to finalizing the list of eliminated positions to ensure the long term sustainability of all University operations and that students would be affected as little as possible.”

“This was not an easy decision and we are mindful of the personal impact this has on our employees, both those leaving and those who remain at the University. Even though it is happening at every state and local agency and across the private sector, we regret the difficulties this causes for all affected,” President Rudley stated.

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Alabama State’s WVAS-FM Holds Community Forum to Address Alabama’s Dropout Crisis

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State and local officials, educators and community members recently participated in a forum to address Alabama’s dropout crisis.

Hosted by Alabama State University’s WVAS-FM, the forum, titled “American Graduate: A Community Conversation on the Dropout Crisis,” was held at Bellingrath Middle School on Wednesday, July 27.

The forum was designed to engage the community, educators, public servants and students on ways to address and resolve the dropout crisis in the state of Alabama.

“When you realize the impact of the dropout rate, it makes you think, what happens to those kids? They don’t have good jobs, they don’t have good healthcare, they resort to crime and they become a lost generation,” said Candy Capel, WVAS-FM station manager.

The roundtable forum was recorded live on WVAS-FM 90.7, from 6-8 p.m., and was hosted by Robb Taylor, host of “90.7 Perspectives” and Taylor Bryant, public service director of WZHT-FM, Hot 105.7.

Some of the many panelists included: Dr. Tommy Bice, Deputy State Superintendent, Alabama Department of Education; Rev. Paul Gourdine, Community Congressional United Church of Christ; Cynthia Handy, ASU ASPIRE Program; Keith Karst, Chair Economic Workforce Development Council, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce; Chief Keith Murphy, City of Montgomery Police Department; Juanita Owes, Director Montgomery City-County Public Library; Dr. Cheryl Plettenberg, ASU’s Alabama Youth Initiative; and Barbara Thompson, Superintendent, Montgomery Public Schools.

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First Official ” HBCU Cypher (Round One) ” DMV Version by HBCU Buzz

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So you think you got bars, flow, and undiscovered talent but you just haven’t been given the right opportunity to showcase your skills. We at HbcuBuzz are aware of the amount aspiring artist in todays day and age who feels as if they have what it takes to be a star or better yet inspire their peers through the power of music. We encourage this form art and would like to serve as the stepping stone for aspiring rappers to display their talents to their fellow peer at HBCUs Nationwide.

 

First Official HBCUBuzz HBCU Cypher (Round One) hosted in the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia). We are looking students from the following HBCUs. You must attend or attended of these schools.

  • Bowie State University
  • Coppin State University
  • Morgan State University
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Howard University
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • Hampton University
  • Virginia State University
  • Norfolk State University
  • Virginia Union University
  • Saint Paul College

Check list to apply:

  • Full Name / Rap name
  • Full Contact
  • University or college
  • Links of all your music, awards or concerts.

SEND US YOUR MUSIC music@hbcubuzz.com

DEADLINE August 25 2011

This is a fill & style we are looking for…..

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