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The Daily Buzz: Historically Black Schools & White Grads
The hosts of The Daily Buzz dive into the issues of historically black colleges and universities offering scholarships to white high school graduates. Its gets a little heated.
Job Opportunities With Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch traces its origins back to the Bavarian brewery, which was established in 1852. Eberhard Anheuser acquired the Bavarian brewery in 1860 and renamed it E. Anheuser & Co. In 1864, his son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, joined the company that would later become Anheuser-Busch. Today, A
Are you ready for what’s next in your career?
At Booz Allen Hamilton, our ability to help clients solve their toughest problems and achieve success in their most critical missions hinges on our people. Which is why we hire staff with great minds and a passion for mak
BEE Releases Comprehensive Guide to HBCUs
IRVING, TEXAS —August 21, 2009—Black Educational Events, LLC (BEE), a privately owned events and publishing company located in Irving, Texas, today announced that it has released a comprehensive guide that will bring greater awareness of the rich traditions and educational opportunities availab
NFL's Kellen Winslow to Speak at MEAC/SWAC Challenege Kickoff Banquet
NFL Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow will serve as keynote speaker at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff Banquet on Friday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. ET. SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris will emcee the event from the Lights, Motors, Action attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The banquet will spotlight th
Claflin College Is a Private Black College That Is Weathering the Economic Storm
Much of the recent news concerning private black colleges and universities has been depressing. Paul Quinn College in Dallas recently lost its accreditation due to its precarious financial position
The First Ever Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA Pageant
Scheduled November 6-8 2009 Register Now Ages 14-27, Scholarships, Prizes & National Platform To Excel Mark your calendar. During November 6-8, 2009, contestants from Florida will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Tal
Why Aren't There More Black Superheroes?
An Insert from a article posted on MSN ... "... Since being elected, Barack Obama has become a popular character in the world of comic books. An admitted comic book fan himself, Obama has made a
HBCU may open boarding school for black males
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky State University President Mary Sias says the school is trying to find funding to open a boarding school for black males. Sias told The State Journal of Frankfort that th
Social Media Pitfalls - Getting Fired Through Social Networks
As social media become the latest branding strategy, networking technique, job seeking tool and recruitment vehicle, they're also becoming the latest way for people to find out job offers have been re
Former Alcorn State and NFL quarterback Steve McNair killed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body
Obama touts plan to change college loan system
President Barack Obama on Friday renewed his call for the government to stop backing private loans to college students and replace them with direct financial aid to young people. Obama said the surest test for success in the challenging economy is a college degree or other training, yet acce
2009 HBCU Alumni Cruise in November
Come join us as we sail to the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk. Starting the party off in Miami, we cruise on high for 7 days on the high seas, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and forgetting all of our worries back at home. Join us November 14th - 21st, 2009. Deposits
Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni
The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, t
Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., National Hero of Jamaica, was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL). Prior to the twentieth century, l
Ralph J Bunche
Diplomat, statesman. Born Ralph Johnson Bunche on August 7, 1904 in Detroit, Michigan. He worked his way through college and then travelled, taught at Howard University (1928–41), and wrote A World View of Race (1937). He served in the Office of Strategic Services (1941–4) and then the State De
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U.S. Army Wraps Up HBCU Football Classic National Tour
Fort Knox, KY (December 1, 2008) -- The U.S. Army sponsored a nine-city Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Football Classic Tour for the 2008 football season assigning African-Amer
Blast From The Past: On-Blast
This is a blast from the past ... our first On-Blast victim. An HBCU band member gets put on blast and caught on tape. You better hope we are not around with a video camera when you get put in a predicament. You might be the next person on blast.
HBCUs’ successes confirm their relevance
I was born in 1954 in Tallahassee, just four months after the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education outlawed the “separate but equal” doctrine of school segregation. But still my father, who studied art at Howard University as an undergraduate and held a master of fine art fro
2008 SWAC Football Championship Game Set
The 2008 SWAC Championship Game is set as Jackson State will face Grambling State on Dec. 13 in Birmingham. GSU won its second straight division title Saturday, defeating Southern 29-14 in the 35th Bayou Classic in New Orleans. The win by the Tigers sets up a rematch of the 2007 SWAC Championsh
HBCU Soul Session - HBCU Bands
There is nothing better than having a soul session with some of the best Historical Black Colleges and Universities Marching bands. (Savannah State, Tuskegee, Stillman, Southern,& Clark-Atlanta University)
Florida A&M Women to Face Florida In First Round of Championships
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (14-12) will face off against the No. 14/12 Florida Gators, Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship on the campus of the University of Florida (Gainesville), as announced by the 2008 NCAA Division I Women’s
Football All Conference Team & Superlatives Announced
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the SIAC Football Coaches Association are proud to announce the All Conference Football Team, All Academic Team and Superlative Awards for the 2008 season. Headlining the list is Jacary Atkinson of Tuskegee University, who was named Offensive
A Business and Social Networking Retreat for the Florida Classic
The Retreat is the first annual Hotel & Events package for networking, hosted at the upscale LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT onsite at Universal Orlando during the Classic, November 21-23, 2008. Presented