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Register for the Top Talent Basketball Camp at Central State University!

Central State University Beacom / Lewis Gym June 8th and June 10-14 Boys & Girls ages 9 - 18 Camping day 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Learn about the game of Basketball and develop skills through instruct

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, May 23rd 2013 · 15,214 views · 1 comments

What is the real purpose of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is on its way and many across the country are preparing for it. Some look at it as a day off from work, and a time to relax and unwind, and some actually honor the real purpose of this

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, May 23rd 2013 · 2,594 views · 1 comments

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize

Cindy Clark, USA TODAY11:16 a.m. EDT May 21, 2013 The entertainer, 80, will receive the American humor prize and will be saluted at a star-studded gala on Oct. 20. Carol Burnett has been making

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 21st 2013 · 1,289 views · 1 comments

HBCU Treasure: Melinda Gates' Graduation Speech at Duke University

Saying "humanity in the abstract will never inspire you in the same way as human beings you meet," Melinda Gates urged Duke University's graduates Sunday to use new technology to connect with others, including people in the developing world whose lives Americans can now touch in a more personal way.

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 21st 2013 · 30,223 views · 1 comments

Can we help prevent Natural Disasters?

What we put out is what we get back. If we put out good into the earthly world we will and should get back good, right? If we do right by our Earth our Mother Nature will do right by us. Maybe? It's

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 21st 2013 · 3,912 views · 1 comments

HBCU Legacy: Michelle Obama Addresses 2013 Graduates at Bowie State University

Michelle Obama encouraged the graduates of Bowie State University on Friday to live up to the legacy of their university's founders and the leaders of the civil rights movement by promoting the import

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 20th 2013 · 17,209 views · 1 comments

HBCU Motivation: President Obama's Morehouse College Commencement Speech

Check out the speech our President delivered at the 2013 Morehouse College Commencement! Pay it Forward....

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 20th 2013 · 7,236 views · 1 comments

Explore discounted Healthcare Insurance options for HBCUs!

iCan is an innovative and forward-thinking company that understands the needs of the HBCU community. They provide a wide range of insurance and non-insurance products, and their focus on customer service makes them an ideal partner for HBCU. Their products come from some of the nation’s premier insu

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 17th 2013 · 4,361 views · 1 comments

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) gets involved with first annual AppDay!

AppDay is a kickoff activity apart of a larger initiative started by several employees at Microsoft in concert with TEALS and passionate teachers at Rainier Beach to bring programming curriculum to Seattle schools. We need the help of software engineers in Puget Sound to make this initiative a succe

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 17th 2013 · 3,918 views · 1 comments

Bill Gates: Steve Jobs was better at design than I was

In an emotional interview on "60 Minutes", the Microsoft chairman speaks of visiting Steve Jobs in his last days and marveling at how well he understood the concept of brand. by Chris Matyszczyk

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 13th 2013 · 2,646 views · 1 comments

Three reasons why we need more women in technology - How Microsoft empowers women

By Sandeep Sood When it comes to balancing work and life, including a rewarding, impactful professional role, can women have it all? YES, says recruiter Sandeep Sood, who has hired hundreds of women in tech over 14 years, after his own five-year career in engineering. In Sandeep’s own words, as w

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 13th 2013 · 1,554 views · 1 comments

Celebrate Mothers Day all week long. Today we honor Michelle Obama the ultimate Mother!

Happy Mother's Week to all of you women and men who are raising our future President's, and First Lady's! First Lady Michelle Obama is a mother of high esteem who always sets a great example of the definition of a Mother. We appreciate your positive example and lift you up in praise. This week we

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 7th 2013 · 4,448 views · 1 comments

Seeing Double: Twin Valedictorians Achieve Success With Balance

Kristie and Kirstie Bronner, C’2013, have always done everything together — from dressing alike in elementary school to double dating in high school. On May 19, the music majors from Atlanta will grad

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 7th 2013 · 1,845 views · 1 comments

Filmmaker and Morehouse Grad Spike Lee ‘79 Reminisces About “School Daze”

By ADD SEYMOUR JR. The summer after Shelton “Spike” Lee’s sophomore year at Morehouse, his advisor told him that he needed to choose a major. It was the summer of 1977 and Lee was home in Brooklyn,

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, May 7th 2013 · 5,241 views · 1 comments

Spring Primary/Special Election Day Is Tuesday, May 7 - VOTE!

Tomorrow is the day to get out and Vote in the Primary Election. Your city is depending on you to help select the best candidate to lead you towards success! Find out where your voting polls are

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 6th 2013 · 2,668 views · 1 comments

On Teacher’s Day, Two Ways of Saying Thanks

Today marks the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week – a great opportunity to show teachers how much they matter to us. One great way to thank teachers is by supporting organizations that help them do their best work. I recently met with representative of one such organization, the Teachin

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 6th 2013 · 4,538 views · 1 comments

Spend Mother's Day with Maya Angelou!

Coming May 12: A Conversation with Maya Angelou All-new episodes of "Super Soul Sunday" are coming your way on Mother's Day! Tune in Sunday, May 12, as our new season kicks off with one of Oprah's

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, May 6th 2013 · 3,718 views · 1 comments

Smile. It's the day to Celebrate! Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

How are you spending your Cinco de Mayo? We are grilling, communing, and uplifting over here at the HBCUConnect House! This time last year we were at the Obama Rally held at OSU working and cheer

Legasaurus Sister · Sunday, May 5th 2013 · 2,805 views · 1 comments

Be apart of the largest Greekfest in the country. Reserve your spot at the Atlanta Greek Weekend!

We have recently partnered with the largest Greek Event in the country to create an excellent opportunity for employers to interface with HBCU and Greek Fraternity/Sorority alumni from all over the co

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 3rd 2013 · 6,215 views · 1 comments

Things Justin McIntosh Loves

Justin McIntosh is editor of Columbus Alive. These are a few of his favorite things. Numero, Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label Available at Spoonful Records, 116 E. Long St., Downtown Numero’

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, May 2nd 2013 · 3,207 views · 1 comments

Yes, Some Education Beyond High School Is Important

by Dr. Elwood Watson Lately, it seems that a person cannot pick up a newspaper, look through a magazine or peruse a website blog without coming across an article bemoaning the continuing devaluati

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, May 2nd 2013 · 2,443 views · 1 comments

Last of 4 Charged With Hazing Virginia State University Students

Chesterfield County police said Tuesday that the last of four men charged with hazing after two Virginia State University students drowned is in custody. Police say Charles E. Zollicoffer II, 29, t

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 1st 2013 · 925 views · 1 comments

Reserve your tickets & hotel for the "2013 Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend"!

The Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend is the biggest and best greek weekend in the country. Since 2004, thousands of Divine 9 greeks travel from all over the country for one amazing weekend of Greek unity

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 1st 2013 · 14,168 views · 1 comments

TSU Names Hayes-Perry Women's Basketball Head Coach

Texas Southern University has named Johnetta Hayes-Perry head women's basketball coach. TSU Director of Athletics, Dr. Charles McClelland, made the announcement promoting Hayes-Perry who spent last se

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 1st 2013 · 5,505 views · 1 comments

The Original Black College website seconds Diddy's message: Say no to "knockoffs"!

There are plenty of choices out there when it comes to selecting your wine and spirits! Choosing one that gives you the best experience is the route to go. My favorite is Peach Ciroc of course! Wha

Legasaurus Sister · Wednesday, May 1st 2013 · 18,537 views · 1 comments