“Shall we now end the war and not eradicate the cause?” the general wrote to a friend in August. “Will not God demand this of us now he has taken away all excuse for not pursuing the right?” (During the rest of the war, Butler’s support for bl ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2011 at 12:40AM
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Cary got down to business. “I am informed,” he said, “that three Negroes belonging to Colonel Mallory have escaped within your lines. I am Colonel Mallory’s agent and have charge of his property. What do you mean to do with those Negroes?”
“I int ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2011 at 12:35AM
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On May 23, 1861, little more than a month into the Civil War, three young black men rowed across the James River in Virginia and claimed asylum in a Union-held citadel. Fort Monroe, Va., a fishhook-shaped spit of land near the mouth of the Chesapeake ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2011 at 12:33AM
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The Memorial Day Getaway is a 5 Days / 4 Nights annual event developed for Urban Professionals who are looking to getaway, relax, network, and party non-stop on the sexiest island in the Caribbean.
This is your gateway to fun for the Memorial Day Weekend! Join us on May 26th ...
Posted Thursday, March 31st 2011 at 7:52PM
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Posted from a Youtube user from our posting "PWI vs HBCUs"
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I'm white and i get sick watching this s***. Like I'm all for one love, not the least bit racist. I'm really sorry some of my ancestors I never knew were. it's F****** DON ...
Posted Monday, March 21st 2011 at 4:01PM
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West Point Mississippi native, Antonio Lewis II, has been appointed as the Central Regional Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) National Pre-Alumni Council for the year 2011-2012.
"It is motivating to know that I am servicing the or ...
Posted Wednesday, March 9th 2011 at 5:43PM
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Stillman College's Theatrical Adaptation of the hit film "The Five Heartbeats" will debut at the Bama Theatre from March 16-18, at 7:30 nightly.
The Stillman College Institute for Jazz & Contemporary Music, led by its Director, Dr. Gregory McPhers ...
Posted Wednesday, March 9th 2011 at 5:26PM
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Anniston, Alabama native, Jessica Miller, was recently named 1st Runner Up to Miss National United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 2011-2012.
When reflecting, Miller said, "This is a big accomplishment and it feels great to know you are raising money fo ...
Posted Friday, March 4th 2011 at 2:38PM
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The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network ("HBCU Network") will be a stand-alone, full-time, 24/7, 365-day a year sports, edutainment and lifestyle network devoted entirely to the four HBCU Conferences (CIAA, MEAC, SIAC, SWAC) and its ...
Posted Thursday, March 3rd 2011 at 4:21PM
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The Washington Center is once again welcoming applications for our Competitive Government Program! Each summer, The Washington Center partners with selected federal agencies to provide opportunities through which students gain internship experience while receiving financial assistance. ...
Posted Thursday, February 24th 2011 at 6:19PM
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Matthew Oliver Ricketts (3 April 1858 - 1917) was an American politician and physician. He was the first African-American state senator in the Nebraska Legislature, where he served for two terms. He was also the first African American to graduate fro ...
Posted Monday, February 7th 2011 at 8:05PM
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Due to the inclement weather, the Lyceum Event scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2011 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Doxey Morehouse Auditorium.
The Rust College Lyceum Series, in recognition of Black Hist ...
Posted Monday, February 7th 2011 at 6:26PM
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Dr. Sylvester Oliver, chair, Division of Humanities, Rust College, will give a lecture on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in the Heard Auditorium, McCarty-Varnell BCS Center at 7:00 p.m.
The presentation entitled, “The Chickasaw Indians, Enslaved Afri ...
Posted Tuesday, January 25th 2011 at 7:42PM
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Event coverage of the largest M.L. King Parade in the country. (San Antonio,Tx.) . www.blacksinsanantonio.com ...
Posted Tuesday, January 25th 2011 at 3:29PM
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Judge Greg Mathis to Keynote 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration Kick-off Program at Harris-Stowe.
Judge Greg Mathis, nationally recognized as an advocate for justice and as an award-winning television court judge, will serve ...
Posted Tuesday, December 21st 2010 at 7:18PM
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By Khalea Underwood - Howard University
Courtesy of CollegeCandy.com
While every college girl shares many of the same college experiences (Procrastinating, Blue Book exams ), she also carves her own path and has her own unique adventure. Have you ...
Posted Tuesday, December 21st 2010 at 3:28PM
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The Black Inventor Online Museum ™, is a look at the great and often unrecognized pioneers in the field of invention and innovation.
Achievements by Black inventors can be seen as far back as ancient Africa but much of society has no idea that man ...
Posted Tuesday, December 14th 2010 at 5:26PM
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The rankings below are taken from the 2010 Washington Monthly national rankings. Check the lists to see where your school is listed.
Top 100 National Universities in America
14. South Carolina State University
28. Tennessee State University
45. ...
Posted Tuesday, September 28th 2010 at 11:51PM
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On August 25th, 1925 the trajectory of African American and American history was changed forever. On that date, a group of Pullman porters formed the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, America’s first African American labor union.
One of those p ...
Posted Friday, August 20th 2010 at 3:10PM
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SHOW AIR DATE: Friday, August 12th, 2010:
On this week's show, we provide insight, tips, and advice to incoming freshmen attending college. Already having been through the process, we will talk from preparing to go to college, what to expect when you get there, and what you need to do to stay in college and set yourself up for the following year.
Listen to internet radio with HBCU Connect on Blog Talk Radio
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Posted Wednesday, August 11th 2010 at 8:40PM
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Langston University President Dr. JoAnn W. Haysbert was recognized Saturday in Kingstree as the first African-American female college president in the State of Oklahoma.
Haysbert, who was named Langston’s 15th president in 2005, returned to Kingst ...
Posted Monday, August 2nd 2010 at 1:54PM
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The Harris-Stowe State University Players present Before the Lights Go Out, an original piece written by HSSU Humanities Instructor Gregory Carr, on Friday, August 27, starring Emmy-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk.
Before the Lights Go Out focuses on baseball legends and Hall of Famers outfielder James “Cool Papa” Bell and pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige, as well as the Negro Baseball Leagues. “I hope the audience gets a sense of history, a sense of pride and a sense of far we’ve come, b ...
Posted Monday, August 2nd 2010 at 1:38PM
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Stogie Kenyatta's - Acclaimed One-Man Show - "The World is my Home-The Life of Paul Robeson"
This is the number 1 Black History, Multi-Cultural show on the American & Caribbean College scene & the favorite on the topic of Diversity & Social Justice. As laugh out loud funny & entertaining as it is educational & inspiring.
This amazing show about this Scholar, Athlete, Singer, Activist & Humanitarian has all the attributes that make America great & fits any Social or Academic agenda. ...
Posted Wednesday, July 28th 2010 at 3:46PM
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SHOW AIR DATE: Friday, July 23nd, 2010:
On this week's show, we interview a couple of HBCU students who won a trip to Africa via Coca Cola's Open Happiness Tour in which 21 students from 12 HBCUs were able to make the trip. The Coca-Cola "Open Happiness Tour", a 5 day excursion, was a video contest that sought creative and inspirational answers to the question provided by Coca Cola.
We will talk with them about their trip, attending a World Cup match, and also their reaction to meeti ...
Posted Tuesday, July 20th 2010 at 3:52PM
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SHOW AIR DATE: Thursday, June 24th, 2010:
In this show, we will discuss the tendency of non-Caucasian people to "act white". What does it mean to act white and is that term not appropriate. When someone acts white, what does it mean they are doing? Are the less intelligent calling it that, when people try to be more intelligent and proper when interfacing with others? Should it be called acting intelligent rather than acting white? Feel free to call in with your thoughts. ...
Posted Wednesday, June 23rd 2010 at 5:55PM
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