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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 afternoon, we get distracted. Our mind turns to other pe

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

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

Greetings Everyone, Leaders for Change is going to be sponsoring three exciting, live discussions for the HBCU community, and we need 3-5 people who wouldn't mind sharing their opinions. Webcast

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 (ie. Jena) when they arise, because of so many att

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 only to each other, and stop listening to what "ever

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?blog_id=55831&cid=17&reading=1 This should giv

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!

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

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 striking resemblance to me! It was almost like se

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 By Keith Reed, Globe Staff | August 17, 2007

Today... Thank someone who deserves it, and be forgiving to someone who might not deserve it. Remember that your trials and frustrations will pass, but your accomplishments will remain. Take

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

Congratulations America! We have officially become the Keystone Kops of the global economy. The sheer volume and magnitude of screw-ups, mulligans, half-baked plans, excuses, blame shifting, wishfu

"The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision." - Hellen Keller I found this interesting post about leadership and wanted to share. http://theamericanleadersor

If ever there were one time and one place which represented so eloquently the triumphs and tragedies of Black America, that place would without question be Baltimore. Baltimore is a place where day

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

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 America - dealing with our problems like they don't

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 one of the 8:00 am classes I missed. I would sta

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 develop an effective, sustainable strategy for rebui

Welcome to POWER THURSDAYS by The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation. 6/17/07 – “Real Talk with an HBCU Admissions Counselor” This week features our interview with Mr. Sean Thompson, admissions co

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 20 years, who are like a substitute grandmother wh

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 ridiculous and insulting his "humor" was. The second

Welcome to POWER THURSDAYS by the Baltimore Renaissance Foundation. This week features our interview with Mr. Harry Holt, Regional Director for INROADS. INROADS is a prominent organization provi

HBCUConnect will be featuring "Power Thursdays", a weekly interview series featuring influential professionals offering serious tips for success. Thursday, May 10, 2007 "Classroom to Conference R