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In the mid-1990s, Amir Pirzadeh had an idea for improving sawmills. But he struggled with how to turn a technical innovation into a profitable business.
That changed in 2007 when Pirzadeh, an MBA student at Fayetteville State University, and classmates won a business competition — the Opportunity Funding Corporation’s (OFC) Venture Challenge. Three years later, Pirzadeh saw his idea, a machinery company called Smart Saws Inc., grow to $444,000 in gross sales.
By making the machinery m
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D.C. residents, members of human and civil rights organizations, and students gathered Saturday, Aug. 28, at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to participate in the “Reclaim the Dream” march and rally.
The march and rally were organized by Al Sharpton, president of National Action Network, to celebrate the anniversary of the “I have a Dream Speech” given by Martin Luther King 47 years ago.
"They told me others would be at the mall and they would be standing where Dr. King stood," Sharpto
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Ally Financial, formally GMAC, would like to invite you to join us at the National Black MBA conference on Sept 23rd and 24th at the Los Angeles Conference Center, LA, California.
Stop by booth # 1747 to enjoy a specialty coffee from our Barista and learn more about our dynamic organization.
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Five years after hurricane Katrina, President Obama recommitted the nation to ongoing repair of the Gulf Coast as the region's fragile recovery hung in the balance and his own popularity needed shoring up amid disappointment with the administration's handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Obama underscored the optimism and ongoing frustration felt in New Orleans, a city that had shown signs of renewal despite lingering devastation. Residents worry the nation will leave them behind, fa
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Move out of the way Bears. The Delta Devils and the Braves will be rumbling into Soldier Field for the 13th annual Chicago Football Classic.
Mississippi Valley State University and Alcorn State University will square-off on Saturday, September 18th. Kick-off time is at 4 p.m.
This year's theme: "We Can Stop the Violence."
"We want you on the education express, not the incarceration express," said Everett Rand, one of the founders of the C.F.C.
Everett Rand, Tim Rand, Larry Huggi
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The Famuan has a legacy of being the voice of the student body at Florida A&M. Returning from the Black College Conference Association as the number 1 Historically Black College or University paper in the nation, we are poised and eager to bring to the forefront the most pressing issues facing our university in it’s 123rd year.
We hope to embody and honor the legends that came before us and created the FAMU ‘brand.’ FAMU has no bigger legend than the late Dr. William P. Foster, or “Doc,”
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New Tide with Acti-Lift is especially formulated to help lift off stains as if they were fresh, so you stay spotless.
The Acti-Lift formula contains technologies to help lift off stains with ease.
Cleaning enzyme – helps provide deep cleaning of fibers so stains lift off with ease.
Cleaning polymer – designed to boost Tide’s already great cleaning surfactants to help break-up dry stains and lift them from fabrics.
Whiteness booster – helps to give a great whiteness result – even in
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With the ceremonial cutting of a ribbon, the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library officially dedicated its newly renovated 21st century learning environment. Among the more than 300 guests were guest speaker Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, the presidents of the four AUC Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and representatives from the Woodruff Foundation, the Bank of America and The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Guests were entertained by Atlant
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Hosted by "The Voice of HU" Jae Murphy and "The Fresh Prince of HU" Chase B, we give the Class of 2014 an inside look around Howard University!
First episode is a quick tour around The Yard with surprise cameos!
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Check it the Kappa Alpha Psi Step Team perform at the "Taste Of Howard 2010"!
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Position Summary:
Executive Assistant involved in the daily management of a prominent musician, educator, composer and spokesperson’s career.
Responsibilities:
• Anticipate and meet client’s professional needs on an ongoing basis.
• Handle general administrative tasks; including managing daily appointments and contact database.
• Assist in coordinating special events, as assigned (i.e. corporate/private performances, speaking engagements, and book release parties).
• Conduct and
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Unique to every other jewelry collection, the Klassic Statement collection was specifically created to accentuate the various skin complexions, styles, and cultural influences and sophistication of todays women and men, while delivering a exquisite composition of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces made from sterling silver, gold, precious stones and diamonds.
Executives at Klassic Statement.com, a Gurnee, Illinois based fine
jewelry start-up, today announced the launch of Klassic
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Dr. Donna Oliver hardly had time to savor her rise to the top ranks of higher education as a college president when she got the sobering news from her new bosses: cut the school’s budget by 5 percent immediately and be prepared for more cuts later.
“My mouth dropped open,” says Oliver, president for the past 18 months of Mississippi Valley State University, recalling the startling news she faced two weeks into her freshman year as a college president. The 60-year-old veteran higher educa
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Two historically black colleges that made history in athletics are hoping to make the same impact off the field.
Johnson C. Smith University and Livingstone College announced an educational symposium will be added to the festivities surrounding their annual football game. The two teams have been squaring off since 1892 in what's known as the Commemorative Classic.
“We started something in America. We started black college football in America,” said Livingstone president Dr. Jimmy Jenk
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Dr. Marvalene Hughes had been president of Dillard University less than two months in August 2005 when the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina all but washed away the institution and three campus buildings burned to the ground.
Hughes had offers to leave the historic college in the center of New Orleans’ Gentilly community. She decided to stay, and today, she doesn’t regret the decision.
“I knew we had to rebuild,” Hughes told BlackAmericaWeb.com. “I wanted to do something that I could b
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