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Bennett College based in Greensboro, NC shows how happy they are while dancing to Pharrell's 'Despicable Me,' anthem 'Happy.' This All-Women Historically Black College has brought excitement, smiles and creative dance moves to their first community music video.

By Katie Couric She's a philanthropist, mother and half of the world's most generous couple. Melinda Gates and her husband, Bill, have tackled numerous global issues through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since the foundation's inception in 2000, they have given over $30 billion dollars to

by Jamal Watson From the moment he took over as president of his alma mater, Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. has been conveying a vision for Morehouse College that includes achieving excellence. Hi

Happy Friday! What are you doing to create happiness in your day? My intent for this day is to be productive. That way I will be accomplished and progressive. The day has started off on a high note due to the great 21 Days of Meditation I participated in with Oprah & Deepak. You can do it t

Cedar Fort Publishing and Media announces the release of "The No-Stress Holiday Organizer: An All-In-One Guide to Planning and Recording Your Holidays," scheduled to be released on Aug. 12, 2014.

By Oprah Winfrey Photo: Harpo Inc./Robin Layton We live in a state of constant change. Whether or not we're paying attention, the process is always happening. Even people who can't see it in themselves witness change daily in their children or in others around them. Life is about recalibratin

Please join the National Black MBA Association, Inc., Washington, D.C. Chapter (NBMBAA-DC) at the 2014 Entrepreneur Expo! Are you interested in marketing your business to 800+ MBA professio

Jim Farmer As the co-founder of Actor’s Express, Chris Coleman watched his company grow to become a theater force. He eventually left Atlanta 14 years ago to take a job as the artistic director of the Portland Center Stage, but he’s returned for a directing gig in the just-opened “Same Time, Ne

Evolution: Celebrating Our Past... Our Present... Our Future! When: Saturday - October 4, 2014 Time: 6:00pm Red Carpet Reception 7pm Dinner & Program Where: Norwood Hills Country Club 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr St. Louis, MO 63121 Tickets: $75 Per Person $750 Per Table Of 10

On Saturday, August 23rd, some of the most recognized names in Blues history will be making their way to the stage for a private benefit--all in the name of battling cancer. The concert, which will ta

This is my Life As a College Student: The HBCU Experience

A woman never leaves home without her M.I.L.C.K. – Money, ID, Lipstick, Cell phone, and Keys. So important are these items, she will sooner turn around and return home to get them lest she be without them (trust me). The need for style and accessibility has created a market for solutions that invite

The latest look at Denzel Washington in The Equalizer is soundtracked by Eminem and Sia. The big screen re-imagining of the 80s cop show is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). "In The Equalizer, Denzel Washington plays McCall, a former black ops commando who has faked his death to live a qu

Compete for the Spirit Cup Win $10,000 For Your Favorite College How to compete: Step 1 - Earn points towards your college by posting college-themed photos to Instagram and Twitter with #collegecolors and your college’s official hashtag between August 1st and August 28th. Find your ha

When you are searching for a career you often see advice on updating your resume, cleaning up your social profiles and preparing for an interview. Beyond these basic aspects you can do additional acti

What did you do before joining UnitedHealth Group? I worked at Honeywell and then Alliant Techsystems for 15 years. I was in a number of roles ranging from Legal Counsel to Supply Chain Management

Miriam Sapiro As African leaders converged on Washington earlier this week for the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, it has been refreshing to see strong bipartisan support in the Congress for something. Renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has generated significant support on

Lung Association Recognizes Asthma-Friendly Schools and Offers Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Asthma WASHINGTON (August 11, 2014)–As summer winds down, families across the nation are be

Sometimes our light outshines other. It is not our fault. It's our gift. I'm speaking of attractive enjoyable light. Many people shy away from the bright light because it can take over the atmosphere. Don't turn your light down. Just find a place you can shine bright.

If you could choose one instrument to play today that gives you the feeling that you're gon' be okay, what would it be? My favorite instrument today has to be the Harp. I find it to be such a heav

It is okay to dwelve into other cultures besides my own. I love the latin culture for many reasons. Columbus, OH is hosting a Latino Festival this weekend and I was fortunate enough to attend. The

Michelle Obama and Laura Bush tag teamed the presentation Wednesday for African first ladies, with a cameo from George W. Bush. BY Leslie Larson NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Published: Wednesday, August 6,

There are many activities and goals set for the month of August. Our main priority must be to work to inspire, uplift, and support Black boys, and men. Black men are just as valuable as any other race. Black men have many challenges in America for obvious reasons. Some people will never unde

The Major Initiatives The fundamental purpose of the University’s male initiatives is to create institutional opportunities for the academic and personal success of young men enrolled at Fayettevil

The Art of Leadership - Inspiration. Innovation. Collaboration. 36th Annual National Black MBA Association Conference & Exposition September 16-20, 2014 - Atlanta, GA Join us as we challenge and explore the global galleries of advancement. Learn from the nation's best thought leaders, partici