What's the 411 on Tuskegee ?
Hey! I'm Adrienne! I currently found out I have been accepted to attend Tuskegee in the Fall of the 2011-2012 academic school year! I just wanted to be friend any Tuskegee alumni and talk to anyone who attends now and give me some insight! Thanks! Can't wait to enjoy the TU experience!
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Leslie Frazier
Alcorn State University alum Leslie Antonio Frazier (born April 3, 1959 in Columbus, Mississippi) is a former cornerback/safety in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and is currently the interim head coach and defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings.
He played college foot
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Out Reach for Black Students Predom. White Univ.
So this is my first blog in life by the way :). Therefore, I would like to start with something simple. I am a 3rd year undergrad at Auburn Univerity (WAR EAGLE) and I love my school. However, I always wanted to attend an HBCU since I was a young girl. I would like to talk, meet and become friends w
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Take a journey with an HBCU alumnus into the world of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity...
I will be 72 years old in November. Recent events have caused me to reflect on almost a lifetime in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Who would have thought that after all these years, I would still be involved in some way?
Well, I was initiated into the fraternity on December 3, 1955. Before the initiation, in those days there would be a period of
"pledging" to the ideals of the fraternity and to the idea of becoming a member. It started here in Seward Hall, which at that
time was a freshman male residence Hall in the middle of the campus.
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HBCU Radio Online: This Thursday, Share Your Favorite Homecoming Experience With Us!
Homecoming season is upon us. Time to root for your alma mater, no matter how bad they are. Time to be reacquainted with old friends and classmates. Time to celebrate being a part of the HBCU experience. IT'S HOMECOMING TIME! In this episode, we talk about the upcoming HBCU homecoming schedule as well as the significance of having and attending your school's (or a school's) homecoming.
Feel free to call into the show and share with us your favorite homecoming memory. Our call in number
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Text $5 for Scholarships!!
Help keep a Central State University Student in school!! Text the letters CSU to 27722 and $5 will be donated towards the Central State University Scholarship Fund! We have to do more!!
Text your Gift Today!!
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Winning combination: UNCF - Allstate - HBCUConnect!
With a long history of giving back - having just hosted their third annual in-house Supplier Diversity Exchange - Allstate continues to push the needle of support with their latest initiative focused on HBCU's.
Allstate realizes this economic downturn has been disastrous for millions of families - to probably include some of your friends and relatives. Houses have been foreclosed on, jobs have been lost and students have had to skip a semester or two, or school all together because o
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Bowie State's 2010 Homecoming Festivities
Thousands of Bowie State University fans are expected to turn out for the university's annual homecoming week, October 10-17, 2010. The homecoming festivities will include an entertaining coronation, a rousing golf tournament, a thrilling parade, an exciting fashion show, and a spine-tingling football competition against Lincoln University.
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Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library Cuts Ribbon for Phase I Renovation
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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Perspectives: An Open Letter to HBCU Presidents
Every week, an article rises to the top in terms of "hmmmmmm." From time to time, we see and/or contribute to posts that talk about the value of HBCU's. This article, written by Tia T. Gordon the founder and CEO of TTG+Partners (pictured), is a direct open letter to the Presidents of HBCU's.
Towards the end of this insightful yet opinionated piece, she offers up a few points of consideration that could be embraced by HBCU officials. But first, she had this to say:
"If I may, HBCU
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No Wyclef....now what?
In recent weeks, we learned that Wyclef Jean had plans would launch a campaign to become President of Haiti. The announcement gained national coverage - even secured the attention of Larry King (live).
For Wyclef, the campaign messaging would be around moving the country forward, education reform, rebuilding of course, and perhaps a bit about corruption. A Wyclef win may have been productive for the people of Haiti, but we will not find that out anytime soon. Haitian officials have de
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Death of the American dream (for many)
Found this piece in an online London news source called the Guardian.
Title: "Jobless millions signal death of the American dream for many"
Subtitle: "Even the criminals have fallen on hard times in America's poorest city as the long-term unemployed struggle to keep a grasp on normality"
To sum it up, the piece talked about Camden, NJ - America's poorest city. It made reference to Richard Gaines, one of the best-known faces on Camden's Haddon Avenue. He in the best of times sti
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...I guess you don't watch HBO...
By now we have all heard about the radio rant of the Host pictured in this story. In case you are unfamiliar, and are not one of her 9 million listeners, that is an image of Dr. Laura Schlessinger.
The conversation abuzz was around the use of the N-word some x number of times. I think the count was 11. And while she never referred to the caller as such, Dr. Schlessinger said at one point: "Oh, then I guess you don't watch HBO or listen to any black comedians."
So once again, we'l
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HBCU Radio Online: Incoming College Freshmen - What To Expect?
SHOW AIR DATE: Friday, August 12th, 2010:
On this week's show, we provide insight, tips, and advice to incoming freshmen attending college. Already having been through the process, we will talk from preparing to go to college, what to expect when you get there, and what you need to do to stay in college and set yourself up for the following year.
Listen to internet radio with HBCU Connect on Blog Talk Radio
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The HSSU Players Present Before the Lights Go Out, a Salute to the Negro Baseball Leagues
The Harris-Stowe State University Players present Before the Lights Go Out, an original piece written by HSSU Humanities Instructor Gregory Carr, on Friday, August 27, starring Emmy-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk.
Before the Lights Go Out focuses on baseball legends and Hall of Famers outfielder James “Cool Papa” Bell and pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige, as well as the Negro Baseball Leagues. “I hope the audience gets a sense of history, a sense of pride and a sense of far we’ve come, b
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