By Sherry Shephard
Mr. Charles Steele Jr., President/CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), will be the featured speaker for Jarvis Christian College's Black History Month Program on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The program wil ...
Posted Friday, February 16th 2018 at 12:37PM
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Abdoulaye Ba jumped up and down with excitement after checking his email in an empty JSU computer lab on Friday, Feb. 1. The junior political science major was unable to curb his elation or hide the smile plastered across his face.
Ba had just fin ...
Posted Friday, February 16th 2018 at 12:27PM
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Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) has been named a winner on The Center for Faith and Service’s “Seminaries that Change the World” Class of 2017-18 list.
Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) has been named a winner on The Center ...
Posted Friday, February 16th 2018 at 11:53AM
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Here at Hinds Community College there is an employee who goes above and beyond for his students. At this person’s request, he (or she!) shall remain anonymous.
Hailing from the coast, this person attended a private high school and went on to atten ...
Posted Friday, February 16th 2018 at 11:42AM
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Nationwide Foundation Donates $1 Million to the Nation’s First African-American Museum
A concept a century in the making is finally happening thanks in part to a $1 million gift from the Nationwide Foundation.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — an idea fi ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 6:24PM
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The African American Film Critics Association in sponsorship with The Home Depot Retool Your School initiative recently hosted their annual AAFCA Award ceremony at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California. Black Hollywood came out in full support ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 3:32PM
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A new feature of Oakwood University's celebration of Black History Month is awarding Community Heroes for their dedicated and innovative contributions to Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama.
William Hampton is the founder of the popular Huntsv ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 3:24PM
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Last Wednesday, February 7, the Pre-Alumni Council members boarded a van headed for Atlanta for the UNCF Leadership Conference. The conference marked the 72nd annual meeting of UNCF’s National Alumni Council, and the 60th National Pre-Alumni Council. ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 3:22PM
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Children 10 years old and younger and their parents are invited to come out and celebrate a day of Easter fun. Hampton University and Pomoco Auto Group will host the 13th Annual Easter by-the-Bay E-G-G-stravaganza on Sat., March 31, from noon to 3 ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 1:38PM
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Local “Pay It Forward” Internship application
Before you begin the application, it is critical you read the rules and guidelines. The official rules attached will help you answer the questions in the application.
When completing the internship ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 1:23PM
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Jo Ann Robinson was born to farmers near Colloden, GA. Her high school’s valedictorian, she graduated from Fort Valley State College in 1947 and earned a master’s degree from Atlanta University. After teaching in Macon and Texas, she became a faculty ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 12:50PM
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FAMU headed to Los Angeles, California this past weekend to recruit the next generation of Rattlers and continue its focus on promoting tech education and tech entrepreneurship during events in Silicon Valley.
President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., Vic ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 12:32PM
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Fisk University has announced a $1 million gift from Robert W. Norton, a retired Pfizer executive and member of the Fisk University Board of Trustees, and his wife Janice. The Norton’s gift will be used to provide scholarships for deserving students. ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 12:05PM
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Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Cellist Shana Tucker will headline Fayetteville State University's (FSU) Smooth Jazz Flow II concert, featuring Fayetteville renowned jazz saxophonist, Reggie Codrington on Feb. 18, 6 p.m. at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium.
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WHEN: April 4- April 8, 2018
WHERE:
NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERSITY
BENNETT COLLEGE
JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY
SPELMAN COLLEGE
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSAL STUDIO (Island of Adv ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 10:57AM
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In observance of Black History Month, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM), Recruitment Policy and Outreach Office (RPO) and the OPM Chapter of Blacks In Government are hosting the Federal HBCU Student Symposium. The Symposium will take place February 27, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 10:50AM
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Fayetteville State University's Brittany Worthy has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) Bowler of the Month while Amaree Durfee of Virginia Union University earns Rookie Bowler of the Month for the third time this season ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 10:34AM
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The Hampton University Engineering Design Team earned first place during the Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Design Challenge as part of the Black Engineer of the Year Awards annual conference Feb. 9.
“Congratulations to thes ...
Posted Thursday, February 15th 2018 at 10:31AM
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Kellogg's - Lead With Us In Information Technology
At Kellogg we have multiple positions that cater to many different facets of the information technology field where you can grow and succeed.
We are looking for IT Managers, Analysts, Security Architects, and Lead Engineers. Take a look at the ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 3:53PM
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The Tom Joyner Foundation recently announced that Elizabeth City State University has been selected “School of the Month” for February 2018. The designation will help provide additional dollars to ECSU students who need financial assistance to comple ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 3:31PM
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Gregory and Toni Joesph met through social media when they were both students at Prairie View A&M University. The newlyweds recently tied the know August 6, 2017, in Houston, TX after a memorable proposal. Greg visited Toni in New York during her int ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 3:12PM
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February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration remembering the important contributions that African Americans have made in our nation's history.
In honor of Black History Month, News with a Twist is featuring the people and places of Ne ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 2:43PM
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The Delaware State University Board of Trustees has welcomed its newest member with the swearing of Norman D. Griffiths, a retired DuPont attorney and Wilmington City Council member.
Appointed by Gov. John Carney, Mr. Griffiths was sworn in by Tom ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 2:23PM
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To kick off its celebration of Black History Month, Medgar Evers College recognized a woman whose fight for social justice celebrates the legacy of the institution’s namesake, Medgar Wiley Evers. The College honored L. Joy Williams, President of the ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 2:14PM
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The 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” commemorates the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918 and explores the complex meanings and implications of this global struggle. The First World War was termed initially by many as ...
Posted Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at 1:58PM
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