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Rebirth of Black Culture (1 of a series)
When we say the words "Black culture" today, what usually comes to mind? Does what comes to mind really match up with our people's achievements, ou
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
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HBCUConnect.com Announces New $1,000.00 Scholarship Competition
HBCUConnect.com, the #1 resource for students and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, invites students to participate in our "Blac
Wal-Mart Donates $1 Million for HBCU Scholarship
Wal-Mart teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMSF) for their annual celebrity fashion show and gala in New York City. Wal-Mart’s Metro 7 and Exsto clothing lines were featured in the fashion show, along with top fashion designers B. Michael, Kara Saun, Sean Jean and more. The
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
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
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
Independence Day (Leader's Toolkit #10)
I'm not talking about July 4. This is today - the day you decide to cast off everything that's holding you back from wealth, happiness, love, prosperi
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
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 w
SmallBizRecruiting.com: The 3 Golden Rules for S
Recruiting for small business can be a challenge – you as the owner or hiring manager are assuming the responsibilities of a full-fledged HR department. These three steps are essential to keep you and your business out of hot water, while bringing in quality employees to build your enterprise.
The File Room (very powerful & inspiring!)
In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the one wall covered with sma
Standing Out (The Leader’s Toolkit #8)
Yesterday, I was reading a magazine article about kids whose behavior doesn’t seem “normal”. For whatever reason, these are the kids that stand out in
Anyone Can Go to College
College is expensive. Knowledge, however, is absolutely free! Today, we're going to share some strategies you can use to maximize your chances of gett
Trick or Treat
As this Halloween passed, seeing groups of beaming children in my neighborhood dressed as little princesses and vampires reminded me of my own Hallowe
Blacks, Technology, and Our Future
The term "digital divide" has become popular over the past few years to describe the lag time for new technology being adopted in the Black community.
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
Attention DC / Baltimore Area Students!
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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
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
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
US News and World Report Feature on HBCUs
Tryan McMickens recalls the "huge blow" he felt when, as one of only a few dozen African-American students at a large, predominantly white public high school in suburban Atlanta, he heard his favorite teacher advise him not to even consider applying to a historically black college. "She told me
An Open Letter to The Men of Our Community
This post is specifically for the men of our communities. Ladies, please read this and share it with the men in your life. Brothers, our society is