Thanks to the benefits of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), several HBCUs will be able to have some of their debt relieved. One of those schools is Wilberforce University in Ohio.
As the first private HBCU ...
Posted Tuesday, February 2nd 2021 at 5:40PM
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NBA superstar Chris Paul has always shown a lot of love to HBCUs. Whether it was enrolling in Winston-Salem State University, helping create HBCU Con or just repping a different HBCU on his shoes every game, he has made it clear that he is serious ...
Posted Tuesday, February 2nd 2021 at 5:18PM
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HOUSTON, TX – February 2, 2021 – Texas Southern University kicked-off Black History Month on February 1st with various campaigns highlighting the excellence of Blacks in America. A particular emphasis will be placed on Black history in the city of Ho ...
Posted Tuesday, February 2nd 2021 at 11:53AM
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Our girl Stacey Abrams is finally getting all of the recognition she deserves. As announced this morning, Abrams has made the list of Nobel Peace Prize nominees for her leadership and work with her voting organization, Fair Fight, a national voting r ...
Posted Monday, February 1st 2021 at 12:27PM
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Amazon’s Black Employee Network (BEN) has announced a new scholarship to empower the next generation of Black History Makers and to kick off their Black History Month celebration.
Amazon is starting Black History Month 2021 with a monthlong celeb ...
Posted Monday, February 1st 2021 at 11:23AM
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Lex Pyerse’s stylish apparel uses eye-catching and thought-provoking words and images that capture the essence of Black excellence and promotes individuality
Los Angeles, CA – Lex Pyerse Clothing announced this week the launch of their new Pro ...
Posted Sunday, January 31st 2021 at 2:53PM
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We are Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to healthcare solutions spanning prevention through treatment.
Currently, we are seeking strong, qualified and diverse talent to join our expanding DUPIXENT Sales Team.
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Posted Thursday, January 28th 2021 at 5:05PM
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Basketball superstar Chris Paul is teaming up with TLS Sport to host HBCU Con, a week-long basketball and academic experience for elite players from HBCUs. The event will offer instruction with skill development from former and current NBA profession ...
Posted Thursday, January 28th 2021 at 4:13PM
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Art History major and Chicago native, Aiyanna Thompson is using her craft and artistry to inspire Black girls all over the world. With her new book, Black Girl, You Are Thompson is making sure that women and young girls that look like her know that t ...
Posted Thursday, January 28th 2021 at 2:51PM
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ECU’s Integrated Coastal Sciences Ph.D. program is a highly competitive and interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that is recruiting for the fall 2021 season. Join us on Friday February 12th, 2021 for our Virtual Recruitment Day. Prospective students will ...
Posted Thursday, January 28th 2021 at 1:38PM
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Spelman Alumna Rosalind, “Roz” Brewer recently announced that she is leaving Starbucks to become the new CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. This new role will make her the very first Black female CEO to lead a Fortune 500 company!
Since graduati ...
Posted Wednesday, January 27th 2021 at 6:38PM
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Sekou Smith, who covered pro basketball for more than 20 including the past decade-plus at NBA TV, died today of Covid-19. He was 48.
Sekou was a popular presence on the Turner Sports-managed NBA TV, serving as a television analyst and writer. He ...
Posted Wednesday, January 27th 2021 at 12:38AM
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Do y’all remember back in 2016 when everyone was talking about abolitionist Harriet Tubman possibly replacing slave owner Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill? Well, it’s been about 5 years, BUT it looks like this might finally become a reality.
The Bid ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2021 at 5:30PM
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Deion Sanders is happy to finally have his boombox back after it was stolen earlier this week from his truck while parked outside of a hotel in Jackson. The Jackson State football coach took to social media on Monday to show that someone had busted o ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2021 at 5:12PM
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Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) announced today that Diane L. Parker has been named Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, effective January 28. Parker will lead Meredith's diversity and inclusion initiatives and programming across all locations ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2021 at 12:57PM
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