TODAY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GRADUATES OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND STUDENT LOAN DEBT. WHAT IS THE LATEST? A recent article in The Wall Street Journal caught my eye. In it, the authors note that while historically Black colleges and universities have helped millions of Black students achieve financial prosperity, they may now […]
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — California Sen. Kamala Harris has described her experience as a student at a historically black college as “one of the most important aspects” of her life. Now, her Democratic presidential campaign is using that experience to connect with voters. Not only is she one of only two black candidates in a […]
If you’ve been on the Fantastic Voyage before then you know – you better bring some suitcases. No, not one suitcase but a full Mariah Carey-diva-like suitcase set or sets because you will need a more than a few for your cruise outfits. So insider tip: save up those baggage fees in advance! One of […]
Bravo TV star, singer and motivational speaker Brooklyn Tankard is no stranger to violence, depression and the realities of suicide. The daughter of famed gospel jazz musician Ben Tankard and vivacious “Thicker than Water” cast member, has revealed many of her hardships on screen. However, upon witnessing the recent rash of rapes, sexual assaults and suicides affecting people nationwide, […]
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker is set to give the commencement address at a historically black university in the critical early primary state of South Carolina. South Carolina State University announced Monday that Booker would speak to graduates on May 10. The senator from New Jersey visited the Orangeburg school last […]
Julisha Wyatt, 19, was taken by ambulance to the hospital after the incident caused minor burns on her body as well.
We have been trying to digest a lot of bad news this week. So today Jacque Reid decided to go Inside Her Story with a high school senior, who will definitely put a smile on your face. Jordan Nixon is preparing to walk the stage and start her college career. Like most students, she’s weighing […]
Kayla Willis, a high school senior from Fairburn, Georgia, now has the selection of 31 schools, and is waiting for possible others after sending out applications to 50 schools.
Dr. Nathan Alexander lended a hand to ensure that a young father in his class could take "good notes" during his math lecture.
The US Senate just approved a pair of bills that aim to strengthen the partnership between Federal agencies and HBCUs. The act requires federal agencies and their grants and programs to expand participation with HBCUs and report their progress to Congress. DL isn’t buying it though, he thinks they just want to be able to […]
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has claimed the distinction of being the first HBCU in the nation, although some grant that honor to Lincoln University in the same state. The university was founded on February 25, 1837. Quaker Robert Humphreys granted $10,000 of his estate to establish the African Institute, which he envisioned as a training […]
Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text VIP to 71007 to join! After raising nearly $9 million dollars to remain in good standing with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College, Bennett College found a temporary reprieve on Friday, hours after it […]
