No film is ever really complete without the presence of an eccentric, yelling black man. Iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson has cashed in on that fact for years now, but the actual numbers behind his successful run are in and they may be higher than most ...
Posted Friday, October 28th 2011 at 6:13PM
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The Army has appointed its first black female two-star general.
Wisconsin native Marcia Anderson was promoted after a military career that spans more than three decades.
And she says she hopes her achievement inspires young service members to b ...
Posted Wednesday, October 26th 2011 at 7:18PM
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By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer
President Barack Obama is outlining a plan Wednesday to allow millions of student loan recipients to lower their payments and consolidate their loans, in hopes of easing the burden of the No. 2 source of ho ...
Posted Wednesday, October 26th 2011 at 11:50AM
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In September of 1969, black and minority fire fighters of all ranks from municipalities across the United States met in New York City for two days of discussion on the injustices that exist in the following categories: The recruitment of black youth ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2011 at 7:20PM
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IABPFF Launched the No Child Left Alone Fire Safety and Awareness Campaign During Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2010
Campaign targets parents and caregivers of African-American and Spanish-speaking children
The International Association of ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2011 at 7:12PM
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The Bailey Schoolhouse is a one-room school located at 1301 Mountain Ridge Rd in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It is adjacent to Bailey Cemetery and is one of the few remaining one-room schools still standing on its original site.
John P Bailey and h ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2011 at 6:54PM
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Everyone, please put your collective minds together and support Ms Jelisa Sherie Barringer (Central State University) as she makes her way to become Miss Black Ohio in this year's pageant. she will be competing on October 24, 2011 for this prestigiou ...
Posted Friday, October 14th 2011 at 4:56PM
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Tracy Lenore Jackson hopes follow-up memoir "Many a Time: A Memoir" will become the voice to women who are afraid to speak up about important issues regarding life choices
HOPKINS, Minn. (MMD Newswire) October 10, 2011 -- After the success of her ...
Posted Friday, October 14th 2011 at 3:50PM
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Black History Month '11 Advert
Produced and Directed by
S.NAIR
Co-Produced by
NATHALIE GORDON
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College JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES: Opportunity For Students To Interview In Person For Summer Internships With Unilever
Interview for summer internships and network with Unilever employees at the second annual Diversity Leadership Conference (UDLC) hosted by Unilever on February 23 -24, 2012. ...
Posted Thursday, October 13th 2011 at 4:35PM
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The 105 Voices Of History is a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Choir National Initiative created to promote diversity in America's national venues for the Arts. It provides a National Platform to increase the exposure of all HBCUs ...
Posted Wednesday, October 12th 2011 at 10:54AM
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The HBCU Network (www.HBCUNetwork.com), a 24hour 365 days-a-year network dedicated to the education, entertainment, sports, and lifestyles of the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) across the United States, launches the first i ...
Posted Tuesday, October 4th 2011 at 3:31PM
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On Monday the public gets its first glimpse of a new attraction on the National Mall – the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. More than 25 years in the making, the King Memorial is set amid four acres of cherry trees on the northwest shore of the Tidal ...
Posted Monday, August 22nd 2011 at 2:08PM
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Students, Alum and Supporters of the HBCU Nation we need your help!
Lets show the world that you want the first ever HBCU Television Network in your channel line-up. It's time to showcase the magnificent 174-year old HBCU brand to the world!
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Posted Friday, August 5th 2011 at 5:19PM
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Although National HIV Testing Day has passed, it is still an excellent idea to get tested on a regular basis after engaging in activities that may lead to the spread of this disease. Join Franchesca Ramsey and the Black Women's Health Imperative and ...
Posted Thursday, July 7th 2011 at 2:26PM
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Dr. Henry Givens, Jr., president of Harris-Stowe State University, was recently recognized by the Minority Contractor Initiative (MCI) for his outstanding support of the organization. MCI was founded in 2010 through a partnership between the Vashon/J ...
Posted Wednesday, June 8th 2011 at 4:35PM
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This week marks 30 years since the first published reports of AIDS in the United States. Although AIDS was often considered a problem of white gay men, African Americans have been hard-hit by the disease since the earliest days of the epidemic, acco ...
Posted Thursday, June 2nd 2011 at 3:24PM
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Gil Scott-Heron died Friday afternoon in New York, his book publisher reported. He was 62. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word piece "The Revolution W ...
Posted Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 1:09AM
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Join other members of this site in the Dominican Republic this Memorial Day weekend!
Arrive at the beautiful, all-inclusive Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and enjoy the sun filled island life on a trop ...
Posted Tuesday, May 17th 2011 at 6:08PM
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Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducted the Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarship board April 26, awarding 15 four year scholarships to highly qualified men and women who want to become Marine officers.
Of the 15 students selected during MC ...
Posted Monday, May 9th 2011 at 3:58PM
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"Self-help" sometimes sounds like a catchphrase. For Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams – "Dr. Nat" to his friends and fans – it's a calling. The author of seven books (including his latest, "Attaining Your Personal Best"), host of his own weekly talk show ...
Posted Wednesday, May 4th 2011 at 3:33PM
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An International Conductors Team, US and Bahamian, will Lead 105 Voices in a "ONE Voice" Music Gala in Nassau Bahamas. This is the first time in history; we are linking leadership, voices, cultures, traditions and talents of U.S. Historically Black C ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2011 at 3:00PM
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The Home Depot has launched the "Retool Your School" grant program to provide improvements to HBCUs. The HBCU with the most votes will win grant money to improve facilities on their campus! Vote today and make a difference! ...
Posted Tuesday, April 19th 2011 at 2:45PM
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