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The Sun is Rising (Leader's Survival Guide #7)
How many times have we woken up to a new day, thinking about everything we wanted to accomplish that day? Then… as morning slowly turns into aftern
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
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
(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
Michael Vick - Not a Martyr
Why do people feel it necessary to make racial issues out of things that obviously aren't? It makes it impossible to defend the real claims of racism
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
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
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!
Every Man is A Father
Hardly a day passes that some well-meaning Brother or Sister doesn't complain about the lack of positive role models for young people, especially with regards to their families. I would be the first to agree... and disagree. Our social system is in crisis. We've raised a generation of young
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
Faulk joins other black athletes to buy Burger King franchises
This looks like the BK at the Harbors - can any Hamptonians confirm? Accord is part of a push by the fast-food chain to raise its urban profile
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
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
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,
Visionary Leadership
"The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision." - Hellen Keller I found this interesting post about leadership a
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
"Classroom to Conference Room" - An Exclusive Interview
Welcome to POWER THURSDAYS by the Baltimore Renaissance Foundation. This week features our interview with Mr. Harry Holt, Regional Director for INR
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.