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2008 Angel City Classic - Prairie View A&M vs. Morehouse College
Flanked by notable business, community and political leaders, Black Educational Events CEO John T. Fleming officially announced today at the famed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that the Farmers Insurance Group Angel City Classic will be held Saturday September 27, 2008 at 2:00p.m. (PDT). To
Technology as a Change Agent - President's Repor
In our President’s Report from June 23, we discussed the benefits of using technology to reach our stakeholders effectively. This is a very exciting time for the Foundation. We’re continuing to develop online tools and resources that will attr
Today
Today... Thank someone who deserves it, and be forgiving to someone who might not deserve it. Remember that your trials and frustrations will pa
Four Boys on the Corner
HBCU Fam, I wanted to take a moment to share a very personal story with you. One particularly steamy summer day last year, I was driving through do
Interesting reflections on African heritage
Yesterday, I was watching a tv program about the Fulani culture of Africa, and something interesting happened... I saw several young men that had a st
Rebuilding Black America Poll
Which of the following investments do you consider the biggest priority in preserving a stable Black society? The results of this survey will be used to help develop plan community initiatives for a nonprofit organization. Feel free to leave thoughts, ideas, and comments on this topic!
Rebuilding Black America Poll
If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to respond to this quick HBCU poll: (click below) http://hbcuconnect.com/core/cgi-bin/blog.cgi
A Real Coalition of the Willing
Why do we settle for mediocrity, just because everyone else seems to be OK with it? What would happen if a group of us decided to be accountable on
Diversity Recruiting Guru: Finding Skilled Workers
<b>Jonathan Carter at DiversityRecruitingGuru.com</b> Vacant positions that require specialized skill sets can create many HR headaches, especially when diversity is factored in. Specifically, technical & IT positions, construction and manufacturing trades, and medical professions present ma
(Leaders for Change) A few exciting opportunities!
Greetings Everyone, Leaders for Change is going to be sponsoring three exciting, live discussions for the HBCU community, and we need 3-5 people wh
Election Time
How many of you are politically active? I consider myself a moderate... I don't subscribe to either a conservative or progressive agenda, but I feel like we should pick and choose what's best for our community. I side with the Democrats in getting out of the Middle East, committing to imp
OJ, say it ain't so!!
Why does this seem like it should be on Dave Chappelle... "Keepin' it real..." I don't know about all of you hbcu fam... but if I killed two people and got away with it (and yes we all know he did it), I would be so thankful I'd be walking straight for the rest of my life. I would drive 5 un
5 Steps to Getting America Right
Congratulations America! We have officially become the Keystone Kops of the global economy. The sheer volume and magnitude of screw-ups, mulligans,
Aspiring teachers... check this out!
Are you ready to influence the lives of hundreds of young people? Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Are you "Ready to Teach"?
Not a new year. A new you.
How many of us made a "resolution" last year to accomplish something? How long did it last? A new year will not change your old habits, because you
Entrepreneurs and Stewardship
Although our HBCUs have done very well in teaching the technical aspects of business and creating some extrordinary businesspeople, I think that there
Bill Cosby is Right, Again
Bill Cosby Is Right, Again by Anthony B. Bradley Bill Cosby’s status as sage is confirmed by the release of his new book, co-authored with Dr. Al
Bill Cosby is Right, Again
Bill Cosby’s status as sage is confirmed by the release of his new book, co-authored with Dr. Alvin Poussaint of Harvard Medical School, Come On People: On The Path From Victims to Victors. Cosby and Poussaint remind us that black America’s
Attention DC / Baltimore Area Students!
Are you a full-time or part-time student in the Washington or Baltimore metro areas? Are you interested in entrepreneurship or community activism? Looking for a unique opportunity to stand out from the crowd? The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation, Inc. is seeking talented students for leaders
Black families open up, cram education in
By BILL MAXWELL, Times Staff Writer Published October 22, 2003 NEW YORK - Each time I visit my relatives in Harlem, I always inquire about the chi
Black And White Twins
Some things aren’t always black and white. Then again, sometimes they are – like the twin sons born July 11 to a German couple. The first baby that was born, Ryan, has light skin and blue eyes. His brother, Leo, is dark-skinned with brown eyes. "None of us could believe it," the maternit
Black-Slamming Nobel Winner Has Black Ancestry
Nobel Prize winner James Watson, who created uproar by suggesting black Africans were genetically less intelligent than whites, is in the news again. Watson's great-grandparent may have been African, according to an analysis of his genetic makeup, which showed 16
Flashback...
My mother came across a few family heirlooms and discovered these pictures of the family from the 40's and 50's... I hope I have some nice photos that
Mr. Lemoyne-Owen reigns as Mr. HBCU 2008-09
Jerome Alonzo Heard, Mr. LeMoyne-Owen College 2007-08, 2008-09, added another accomplishment to his resume by winning the fourth annual Mr. H.B.C.U. K
Eliminating Excuses (Leader's Toolkit #9)
Excuses are the hidden enemy that are undermining your personal and professional success. How? They create an easy and tempting alternative to the
College Hill - yet another opportunity squandered?
Since this topic is featured, I just wanted to share my thoughts... This is not yet another rant about how young Blacks are portrayed in the media.
Is Black History Dead?
With all of the Black History trivia floating around this month, there's one mystery I still haven't figured out... Why, when we talk about Black h
Living the HBCU Legacy Scholarship Finalists Announced!
HBCU Fam... It's time to choose the winner of our "Living the HBCU Legacy" Scholarship Competition! Thanks to all of you that participated! We got
Why me?
Why me? (Leader's Survival Guide #4) Why does it always seem that life's challenges always have to fall directly upon you? Why is it that others
BREAKING THE HUDDLE: THE INTEGRATION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
BREAKING THE HUDDLE: THE INTEGRATION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, an HBO Sports documentary chronicling the integration of college football in the South, prem
Florida Classic presented by State Farm is Back -- and Better than Ever
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 29th Annual Florida Classic presented by State Farm is back for another weekend loaded with fun-filled and tradition-rich festivit
Greek Life on HBCU Campuses...
Check out this video about greek life on HBCU campuses! Nicely done original video where BGLO members talk about their orgs...
The Black Man's Creed
I originally wrote this a couple years ago during my junior year at Hampton. I kept it posted on the door of my dorm room as motivation. Going th
Living the HBCU Legacy Scholarship Finalists
Greetings HBCU Fam! Thanks to all of you who submitted an entry for our Living the HBCU Legacy Scholarship Competition! We received some great e
The Black Man's Creed
I originally wrote this a couple years ago during my junior year at Hampton. I kept it posted on the door of my dorm room as motivation. Going thro
Taking The Gloves Off (Leader's Survival Guide #6)
What do you do when the world seems to get the best of you? When despite giving it a good fight, you're getting tired and your problems are here to st
HBCUs: NOT an endangered species...
I really can't understand why there is a general perception that HBCUs will soon be disappearing. In fact, there seems to be a wide misunderstandin
True leaders, stand up!
A man in control of himself has infinite power. Ultimately, we make decisions which govern our lives and opportunities. When we are born, there are
Karma Tycoon
Check out this cool RPG from DoSomething.org. It's a simulation of starting and running a nonprofit in any of several cities around the nation. In
Power Thursdays presented by The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation
HBCUConnect will be featuring "Power Thursdays", a weekly interview series featuring influential professionals offering serious tips for success.
Reflections on Black Empowerment
It seems that politically, there are two schools of thought when it comes to Black empowerment. The first teaches that despite any challenge or unf
Why we aren't picketing BET and MTV... A Real World Response to the Featured Blog
I'm willing to bet that we all have had the two big conversations. The first one was when the issue with Don Imus first hit the news, about how rid
A Tribute to the Cafe Ladies
If you're a HBCU student or ever have been, you know exactly what I'm talking about... The ladies who work in the Cafe who've been there for about
Real Talk with a HBCU Admissions Officer
Welcome to POWER THURSDAYS by The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation. 6/17/07 – “Real Talk with an HBCU Admissions Counselor” This week features o
A Real, Attainable Plan for Black Achievement
It's often said that people are talking about change in our communities, but have yet to create a serious plan how to do that. I've been working to de
If I could do it all over again...
I would make sure my HBCU days were the best they could possibly be, because once they're gone, they're gone for good. I would go to every single o
Creating real solutions in our communities
What do No Child Left Behind, the NAACP mock burial, the war in Iraq, and the "war" on drugs have in common? They represent an unnerving trend in A
Building Partnerships in Our Community - Preside
As our organization continues to grow and develop, building strong relationships with community organizations and institutions is essential to meeting our stakeholders’ needs. During the next few weeks, we will seek
Baltimore Rising
If ever there were one time and one place which represented so eloquently the triumphs and tragedies of Black America, that place would without questi