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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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
Reserve your trip to Africa Now!!! It's the perfect graduation gift!
Now is your chance to travel to Africa! Get all the Hotel, and Flight information by logging onto the travel site: Wazubi.com Wazubi is sponsored by a group of individuals who are passionate about
RSVP for the 2013 ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND! | JUNE 5-9
THE 2013 ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND JUNE 5-9 THE BIGGEST & BEST GREEK WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY! FILLED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE,UNITY, CHARITY, FORUMS, STEP SHOW, NETWORKING, EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND MORE! We cordially invite all old school, new school, prophytes, neos, sands, numbers and all D9 Gree
Order your copy of HBCUConnect On' Campus!
If you would like to receive copies of the On' Campus Student Magazine contact us today at oncampus@hbcuconnect.com. This is the elite HBCU All Star issue that celebrates the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Plan your participation in the Fall Student Magazine issue now. Contributors are invite
Use love to get you thru
Many of us are looking for that certain umph to get us through the work week. One incentive is to focus on something that makes you happy and energized. Each day incorporate that something into you
Tell us how you are Making Moves for a chance to win!
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Mindy Hill ’10 Making a Difference in Jakarta
A deep desire to explore and grow has lit the adventure spark in many. In the case of Mindy Hill, she has embarked on a month-long trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, for the Exchange of a Lifetime project and cultural fellowship. Hill’s career objective is to assist underserved communities and work toward
Michelle Obama: Overexposed, or Committed to Women’s Work?
April 23, 2013 by Emily Bernard Earlier this year, Oscar viewers were shocked when Michelle Obama appeared via satellite to announce the winner in the Best Picture category. In a post-Oscars interview, Ben Affleck, director of Best Picture winner Argo, confessed that he had wondered if Mrs. Ob
HBCU Motivation: The World's Youngest Billionaires: 29 Under 40
There are 1,426 billionaires in the world this year. They are the wealthiest of the wealthy. But only 29 members of this elite list are under 40 years old, with that exciting combination of money and
You're Invited: 20/20 Vision Forum: GETTING ON THE SHELF - 4/23 - Downtown Columbus
BLACK ENTERPRISE & WALMART Invite you to: 20/20 Vision Forum: GETTING ON THE SHELF This forum will share keys to successfully getting your product sold through local and national retail chains
A former teacher appraises Bill Gates’ plan to put a camera in every classroom
By Scott Sterling April 21, 2013 Bill Gates wants a video camera in every classroom in America. After partnering with Measures of Effective Teaching, observing 3,000 willing teachers, and spending millions of dollars researching educational effectiveness, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Joy
This song just lifts our spirits and brings so much joy and great thoughts to our lives. Enjoy the fine things in life.
Earth Day is April 22! Get involved.
Now is the perfect time to plan your Earth Day activities. Let's do something to invest in the future of our Earth! There are activities going on all over the world. Take a look at the Earth Day Network website to find out ways you and your family can get involved: http://www.earthday.org/
87 Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
To mark the occasion of Her Majesty’s 87th birthday, we present 87 facts about Her Majesty The Queen. 1. Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of
"Shaquille O'Neal, Godfrey and The Century Council tell Students to 'Watch Yourself' When Binge Drinking"
In 2012, Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) partnered with The Century Council to fight binge drinking on college campuses around the country. Shaq worked alongside college students to create a series of videos, which addresses the serious issues of binge drinking among students. In October of 2012, Shaq and