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BREAKING THE HUDDLE: THE INTEGRATION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, an HBO Sports documentary chronicling the integration of college football in the South, premieres exclusively on HBO, Tuesday, December 16 at

ORLANDO, Fla. – The 29th Annual Florida Classic presented by State Farm is back for another weekend loaded with fun-filled and tradition-rich festivities. The Classic weekend kicks off this Friday, No

This is one of my favorite essays from the Harlem Renaissance era, written by legendary Black intellect Alain Locke. It is stunning to see so many similarities between the African American experience

HBO Sports has begun production on BREAKING THE HUDDLE: THE INTEGRATION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, chronicling the integration of college football in the South, focusing on the Civil Rights movement of the ‘60s and its profound effect on the racial status quo of college athletic

Despite a history of discrimination and marginalization, the African-American consumer base has always been a lucrative and influential market highly desired by leading companies. Today, Black househo

On September 27, 2008 from 2pm to 6pm, the brothers of the Theta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host Stroll for Change on the campus of the University of New Orleans. The event

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 some great entries, and choosing our finalists was

Greetings HBCU Fam! Thanks to all of you who submitted an entry for our Living the HBCU Legacy Scholarship Competition! We received some great entries, and we're proud to see HBCU students that

<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

Xposed Youth Communications is an organization formed to promote a positive youth lifestyle involving activism, responsibility, and empowerment. Through interactive presentations, motivational speaking and group training, Xposed presents a way to excel, and leaves behind the stereotype that has

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

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. Kings Leadership Competition held in February at Li

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

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Ford is offering up the road trip of a lifetime to two recent Historically Black College & University (HBCU) graduates as part of its 2008 Black College Road Trip. Dubbed "Roadies," the graduates will travel 13,000 miles across the U.S. for 92 days, in an all-new 2009 Ford Flex customized by Fu

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will host a daylong program in Los Angeles to help the public identify and preserve items of historical and cultural significanc

For those of us who are leadership-minded, we often analyze our motivation, environment, and attitude. But for some reason, it's very easy to overlook our physical well-being. Most leadership books

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 the game, you get $35,000 to start and fund your n

Open heart surgery, human flight, space travel, wireless communication... all of these seemed unrealistic goals until someone actually attempted them. There are those who say that uniting and empow

As we get ready to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend, we shouldn't forget that our freedom comes at a cost. While most of us will be spending time with family, cooking out, or traveling, there are ma

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 last for my future children / grandchildren / gre

Check out this video about greek life on HBCU campuses! Nicely done original video where BGLO members talk about their orgs...

Confirmed Attendees for 2008: Behune-Cookman, Alabama State, Jackson State, Texas Southern, Southern University, Grambling, South Carolina State, Spelman and Hampton University. The Women In Golf F

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 through some of my old papers today, I came across t

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 downtown Baltimore and saw four young boys, about 15