Students, faculty and staff lined all four walls in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union to hear world-renowned poet and activist Nikki Giovanni share her insight on issues ranging from black history to civic responsibility to noted figures like Tupac Shakur.
Giovanni visited Southern as a part of the lecture series ...
Posted Wednesday, February 6th 2008 at 11:42AM
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Alltel has teamed up with Dr. Maya Angelou to give away $50,000 in scholarships to 10 lucky finalists. The Alltel Words of Wisdom essay contest asks, “In remembering the past, what would you do to contribute to a brighter future?” ...
Posted Wednesday, February 6th 2008 at 11:37AM
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has a long tradition of supporting diverse communities throughout the year. This February, the company is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2008 and honor the living history of African-Americans. As part of this recognition, Wal-Mart will highlight the meaningful hist ...
Posted Sunday, February 3rd 2008 at 7:39PM
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Get paid for your opinions at The African-American Voice. Influence the direction and development of consumer products by sharing your opinions in paid online surveys. ...
Posted Friday, February 1st 2008 at 1:29AM
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Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2008 at 1:40PM
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When you were mailing your gifts over the holidays, you may have wandered into a U-S Post Office looking for stamps for your Christmas cards. Instead of waiting in the long line, it's always convenient to just go to the stamp machine and quickly buy ...
Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2008 at 1:20PM
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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas--The Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture (TIPHC), housed at Prairie View A&M University is pleased to announce that the TIPHC documentary “Forever Free: African-American Legislators of Texas 1967- 2007,” wi ...
Posted Tuesday, January 29th 2008 at 10:06AM
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The main character in the movie "The Great Debaters," is the father of Arthur Tolson, a Southern University history professor.
The film, based on a true story chronicling the life of Melvin Tolson as a debate coach, was released last month on Christmas Day.
The setting is in the 1930s and most of the ...
Posted Monday, January 28th 2008 at 1:25PM
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, and world renowned poet Dr. Maya Angelou are teaming up to celebrate Black History Month with the fourth annual “Words of Wisdom” essay contest. Students at participating Historically Bl ...
Posted Monday, January 28th 2008 at 1:14PM
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First Prize: $100 cash BET gift bag
Second Prize: $50 cash BET gift bag
Third Prize: BET gift bag
During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of Black Americans by honoring the brightest, the most talented, the most ambiti ...
Posted Friday, January 25th 2008 at 1:16PM
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Donates $1 Million to Howard University
Contribution Caps Emotional Day of Tributes During AKA's Centennial Celebration
Caption: Alpha Kappa Alpha's international president, Barbara A. McKinzie (far right) presents a $1 mil ...
Posted Thursday, January 24th 2008 at 8:15AM
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Path to Broadway Goes Through North Carolina A&T
By Aasiya Townsell
Black College Wire
The ongoing success of North Carolina A&T's theater program can be felt in Paul Robeson Little Theatre, Harrison Auditorium and on Broadway, where graduates a ...
Posted Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 at 11:05AM
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Howard Students 'Ba-Rack' the Vote in S.C.
By Aleesa Mann
Black College Wire
After beginning the year with a trip to South Carolina to support Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, the Howard chapter of Students for Barack Obama headed into the heat of ...
Posted Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 at 11:00AM
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Huntsville, Ala. ---- Alabama A&M University Choir Director Horace W. Carney is a man on a mission.
When he is not busy preparing his world-famous choir for one of its several appearances around the region, teaching music courses, or shouldering ...
Posted Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 at 10:58AM
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AAMU Represented Well in Ebony’s Young “Top 30”
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Huntsville, A ...
Posted Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 at 10:49AM
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