We all know Beverly Johnson as the first woman of color to grace the cover of Vogue magazine. We also know her as one of the world’s first African American super models. What we don’t know is that there is so much more to Beverly Johnson than bein ...
Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2013 at 2:54PM
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Posted by Rodney Carmichae
Incoming Morehouse College President John Silvanus Wilson Jr. had a "frank" discussion with NPR's Michel Martin on "Tell Me More" about the need to re-evaluate the mission and effectiveness of historically black colleges ...
Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2013 at 12:38PM
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Richard Branson
January 22, 2013
It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That is certainly the case for an entrepreneur, as it can set you up for a busy 24 hours’ work.
To be successful in business, you need to ...
Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2013 at 12:33PM
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My Annual Letter: How We Measure Impact to Improve Lives
Bill Gates
January 30, 2013
Today I am launching my Annual Letter. This year, I concentrate on the power of clear goals and accurate measurement–simple concepts really–to improve the lives of the poorest people around the globe. It may ...
Posted Wednesday, January 30th 2013 at 11:22AM
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By Sarah Casimong in Relationships
As it gets closer to Valentine’s Day, your class notes are starting to look more and more like a brainstorm of potential gifts that you can get your Valentine for that special day. You want to be romantic and t ...
Posted Tuesday, January 29th 2013 at 3:34PM
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By Kelsey Mulvey in Career How-To's
In the world of internships, open season has officially begun. As the summer draws closer, hopefuls scramble to score their dream positions. But when fighting for an internship is reminiscent of The Hunger Games ...
Posted Tuesday, January 29th 2013 at 3:09PM
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By Nelson Hicks
ATLANTA —
The Super Bowl of college bands marched into the Georgia Dome this weekend as the city hosted the 11th annual Honda Battle of the Bands 2013.
The top eight marching bands from the nation's Historically Black College ...
Posted Tuesday, January 29th 2013 at 1:52PM
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Join us at our student planned Marketing Conclave as we host over 300 students on February 22-23.
Where: Shirley Massey Conference & Leadership Center
When: February 22-23, 2013
Agenda:
-Thursday: February 21, 2013 5:30pm
“Dress for Success” Presented by Macy’s
-Friday: February ...
Posted Monday, January 28th 2013 at 4:11PM
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Half a dozen nerds cross the stage at the A.J. Fletcher Theater holding their homemade computers, hoping to launch their careers and, more importantly, make friends. Behind them, a computer motherboard acts as a backdrop, with dozens of LED screens p ...
Posted Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 11:58AM
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Hampton University Department of Psychology's National Center on African American Marriages and Parenting (NCAAMP) will host a panel-led discussion titled, ¡°How to Love a Black Woman¡± Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. This informati ...
Posted Friday, January 18th 2013 at 2:56PM
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Lean back, take a deep breathe and relax – now watch this video and laugh!
Source:
http://maboulette.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/break-for-the-day/ ...
Posted Friday, January 18th 2013 at 1:32PM
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To date, 255 college presidents have joined Emerson President Lee Pelton in a pledge to lead campus discussions next semester on how best to address gun violence in America and in offering President Obama any assistance he may need. College president ...
Posted Friday, January 18th 2013 at 12:22PM
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To our First Lady! Mrs. America! The leader of prestige! We wish you a day/month filled
with happiness, good fortune, and warm fuzzies! Your leadership is so amazing it leaves
us speechless!
This day is even more special to the world because it' ...
Posted Thursday, January 17th 2013 at 5:11PM
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If you can't find peace of mind and education anywhere else you can always find it on Oprah Winfrey's Television Network - OWN.
Let's support Ms. Winfrey and Lance Armstrong as the truth behind his Cycling Career Mishap accusations are uncovered.
Let's learn from both of these motivators and ...
Posted Thursday, January 17th 2013 at 4:39PM
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by Lauren DeLisa Coleman
Time for my next installment spotlighting women of color in the tech space. (For those who perhaps missed the first, be sure and click here for the profile on Google exec Bonita Stewart: http://goo.gl/xVhLD ) Today I had the opportunity to ask Phoebe Ash of Microsoft ...
Posted Thursday, January 17th 2013 at 4:23PM
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WASHINGTON (January 11, 2013) – Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed will participate in a panel discussion on the Obama Presidency at Howard University in the Blackburn Center Ballroom, Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m.
The panel, titled, “Looking Back, Looking A ...
Posted Thursday, January 17th 2013 at 1:42PM
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Becoming a Renaissance Woman: Redefining Service, Protocol, and Civility in the 21st Century and Beyond
A one-day women’s conference with CEO and founder of Black Girls Rock Beverly Bond is dedicated to providing a medium where women can become empowered and educated while sharing experiences, ...
Posted Thursday, January 17th 2013 at 1:39PM
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Great gift to educate young loved ones about the history of President Obama, how he came to dream and work hard to make his dream of becoming the president of the United States of America a reality with hard work.
Order a unique gift:
http://www.shanepubblications.com/
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Posted Wednesday, January 16th 2013 at 2:02PM
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Ann Arbor councilmembers debate wind turbine project, approve skatepark design, get briefed on 721 N. Main, hear dog park concerns
By Dave Askins
January 13, 2013 at 12 pm
Ann Arbor city council meeting (Jan. 7, 2013): Most of the council’s ...
Posted Monday, January 14th 2013 at 12:45PM
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Author: Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D
As we count down the days to a second term, a look at the president's record on black colleges.
(The Root) -- Between now and the inauguration on Jan. 21, The Root will be taking a daily look at the president's record on a number of policy issues, including his f ...
Posted Friday, January 11th 2013 at 12:38PM
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Now is the time to plan how you will
show your sweetie some love on
Valentine's Day!
There are a lot of options at your
fingertips. How about some
customized gear from Finao:
http://hbcuconnect.com/campaigns/400/finao728x90_1
Everyone loves jewelry, especially
Watches. Create your ow ...
Posted Thursday, January 10th 2013 at 1:32PM
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Published on Jan 8, 2013
HBCUs have educated freed slaves, helped create the black middle class, and still train most of the country's black professionals; but many of the nation's historically black colleges and universities could soon disappear ...
Posted Thursday, January 10th 2013 at 1:08PM
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It is the grace she displays that makes her
an inspiration to the HBCU community.
Being a leader like Kate Middleton takes
courage, strength, poise, joy, and heart.
Ladies if you aspire to be an HBCU Queen
or simply carry yourself with class ...
Posted Wednesday, January 9th 2013 at 3:17PM
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By Dawn C. Chmielewski
January 8, 2013, 2:29 p.m.
LAS VEGAS -- Def Jam label co-founder Russell Simmons and veteran television and film producer Brian Robbins have joined forces to launch the new YouTube channel All Def Digital (ADD), a name that hints at the partners' ambitions to create en ...
Posted Wednesday, January 9th 2013 at 2:27PM
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