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Allen University 2017 Commencement Speaker – United States Senator Tim Scott

Allen University, South Carolina, will hold its 2017 Commencement Exercise on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. The graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place in the John Hurst Adams Gymnatoriu

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, May 4th 2017 · 2,470 views · 1 comments

HOW TO LEARN FULL LIST OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTES ON THE AHCA TO REPEAL OBAMACARE!

In a major moment for the Trump administration, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would repeal and replace Obamacare by a 217-213 margin on Thursday. While 20 Republ

agnes levine · Thursday, May 4th 2017 · 1,940 views · 1 comments

HOW HOUSE REPUBLICANS PASS AHCA TO REPEAL OBAMACARE - SENDING BILL TO SENATE NEXT

In a major moment for the Trump administration, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would repeal and replace Obamacare by a 217-213 margin on Thursday. The first step in the p

agnes levine · Thursday, May 4th 2017 · 1,187 views · 1 comments

Congresswoman Alma Adams To Give Commencement Speech at Bennett College

When: Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. What: Commencement Speech at Bennett College Who: Congresswoman Alma Adams Where: On the Quadrangle at Bennett College, 900 East Washington Str

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 795 views · 1 comments

Tuskegee University receives $2M grant from USDA/NIFA to enhance organic farming

The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University has been awarded a competitive USDA/NIFA grant of $2,000,000 to strengthen organic farming infrastructure in the Southeast. This multi-state, multi-disciplinary project includes the priorities of stakeholders for f

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 1,680 views · 1 comments

President Crew Honored with Medgar Wiley Evers Champion of Change Award

MEC President Rudolph F. Crew was honored with the Medgar Wiley Evers Champion of Change Award Saturday afternoon at the Annual Spring Scholarship & Leadership Awards Luncheon of the Community Council for Medgar Evers College. The council, a non-profit established to maintain community support an

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 2,401 views · 1 comments

N.C. A&T Alumna to Keynote the Graduate College Commencement

Retired corporate affairs and business executive Hilda Pinnix-Ragland is the keynote speaker for commencement exercises for The Graduate College at North Carolina A&T State University. The ceremony is at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Pinnix-Ragland ’77 is acknowledged for b

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 1,877 views · 1 comments

BEARS SELECT COHEN IN THE FOURTH ROUND

–The Chicago Bears selected North Carolina A&T running back Tarik Cohen (5-6, 179, Bunn, N.C.) with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft Saturday. Cohen became the first Aggie drafted in 12 years. His fourth-round selection is the earliest a N.C. A&T running back has ever

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 2,957 views · 1 comments

Morgan Students Place in Entrepreneurial Competition’s Top 5 with New Mobile App

Finding a suitable barber or hairstylist without a credible referral can be a challenge for many. This difficulty is often amplified when the person is African American and new to an area, as can be the case with students attending college out of state. The solution to this problem may be as simple

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 1,840 views · 1 comments

TN Student Gets 17 Full-Ride Offers, $9.6M In Scholarship Money, Elects HBCU Dillard University

By Kiersten Willis Zariah Nolan already enrolled at Dillard University for the upcoming fall semester. (@zeenoxo Twitter) As many students are beginning to settle on what college they¡¦ll attend in the fall, one Memphis, Tenn., high school senior already knows not only where she¡¦ll go but

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 1,478 views · 1 comments

Bethune-Cookman University Students Prepare for the 2017 Gatsby Themed Massy Awards

Students of Bethune-Cookman University Are Honored for Their Participation Within the Mass Communications Department The Mass Communications Department 2017 Massy Awards recognized students for their achievements within the areas of public relations, advertising, broadcast journalism, producti

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 1,240 views · 1 comments

Henry-Ajudua invited to Jacksonville rookie minicamp

By Jonas Pope IV jpope@heraldsun.com Former North Carolina Central All-MEAC defensive lineman Freddy Henry-Ajudua was invited to attend the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie minicamp. Henry-Ajudua went undrafted, but will get a chance to earn a roster spot with the Jaguars, who finished 3-13

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 · 2,412 views · 1 comments

WEAR YOUR TEE-SHIRT AT THE STOP THE VIOLENCE / CEASE THE CRIME 2017 TOUR

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Min Sammy Jackson · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 7,094 views · 1 comments

Texas Southern Univesity's Maroon & Gray Affair raises over $800,000 for scholarships

Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More t

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 662 views · 1 comments

HOW TO REGISTER AND ATTEND FREE AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE WEBINARS - MAY 8, 2017!!

.. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM ARI! MAY FREE WEBINARS SCHEDULE! Supporting Sensory Needs in Children & Teens with ASD Sensory issues are a complex and often overlooked issue for individuals

agnes levine · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,517 views · 1 comments

HOW BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH OUTREACH INITIATIVE OFFERS FREE WEBINARS, GOALS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM EARLY LEARNING (USDE)! Better Hearing and Speech Month 2017: May Coffee Break Webinar Series May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! The Office of Special Education Pr

agnes levine · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,331 views · 1 comments

HOW THE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS RELEASES A VIDEO ON CONGRESS AND THE ACA!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ARC: Today, The Arc ( http://wp.me/p1IzMP-14h) is releasing another video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VysLpY9RdBY&feature=youtu.be) illustrating how Congress

agnes levine · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,353 views · 1 comments

Macon grandfather graduates from college

It's almost graduation time here in Central Georgia. College students will don their caps and gowns to grace the stage for that coveted diploma. One Fort Valley State University senior who is preparing for this major milestone is just a little more senior than his classmates. While most retir

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,185 views · 1 comments

Track & Field Race at the Famous Penn Relays Along with a Competitive Field

(written by Michael Gaffney, SID) (Men Results) (Women Results) The Medgar Evers men's and women's track and field teams were back in action this past weekend as they traveled to Pennsylvan

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 6,790 views · 1 comments

June Jordan: Reflections on her Life and Activism

June Jordan, a major writer shaped by the black arts and the feminist movements of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, refused to let her art, her sexuality, or her politics be put in a box. At a recent MEC fo

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,200 views · 1 comments

Yolanda Moore Named Next Head Coach for Clark Atlanta Women's Basketball

Clark Atlanta University has named two-time WNBA champion Yolanda Moore as the next head coach for women's basketball. Moore had a standout career at Ole Miss before playing professionally. She has been a head coach on both the Junior College and NCAA Division I levels. "We are very excited to h

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 3,007 views · 1 comments

CAU to Host Summer Science and Engineering Program for High School Students

The Dual Degree Engineering Program at Clark Atlanta University has been awarded a nearly $40,000 grant to host a summer STEM program for exceptional high school students. The National Nuclear Securi

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,047 views · 1 comments

TSU Receives $35,000 Grant to Provide Learning Support for Incoming Freshmen

Author: Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University has received a $35,000 grant to help incoming freshmen who may need to do a little brushing up on math, reading and writing. The one-week residential Summer Completion Academy is made possible through the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Stud

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 988 views · 1 comments

CBS newsman Morgan reveals to graduates tales of struggles, charts pathway to success

CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan told nearly 700 undergraduates during Jackson State University’s commencement Saturday morning that he was destined not to become another statistic despite finishing at the bottom of his class, being told by an English teacher he would amount to little and rejec

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 1,771 views · 1 comments

Meet the Class of 2017

In the days leading up to graduation, Huston-Tillotson University will profile members of the Class of 2017. We hope you enjoy their stories! Graduate Mary Holt Holt Mary Holt and Hatton S

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 · 854 views · 1 comments