The 2013 black college football season has been nothing short of crazy both on and off the field. The unexpected firing of Grambling’s legendary head coach Doug Williams, which lead to a player boycott of the Grambling state – Jackson State football game. That protest lead to Grambling forfeiting of Jackson State’s homecoming game. At […]
HL 009: Free Financial Aid Estimates Direct from Colleges with Abigail Seldin
Welcome to episode 9 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 4 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in College. Followed by our featured guest Abigail Seldin. Abigail is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of College Abacus. College Abacus helps students and families learn how much […]
Podcast Episode 8: The Black Greek Success Program with Eddie Francis
Welcome to episode 8 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 10 Ways to Maximize Your Internship Experience. Followed by our featured guest Eddie Francis. Eddie is a speaker, public speaking coach and public relations/marketing professional. He is the author and presenter of the Black Greek Success Program, […]
Podcast Episode 7: The H.O.P.E. Scholarship Initiative for HBCU students with Michelle Janaye
Listen to the podcast Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2013 I share tips for college students to get back on a schedule after winter break. In the featured section of the podcast I am joined by fellow HBCU advocate Michelle Janaye. Michelle was born to be journalist. She fell in love with […]
Podcast Episode 6: Exposing K-12 Students to The Possibilities of STEM Careers with Tokiwa Smith
Listen to the podcast In this episode I share college quick tips from our blog to help students successfully apply for college scholarships. Our featured guest is Tokiwa Smith. Tokiwa is a graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU) where she majored in chemical engineering. After graduating from FAMU in 2001, Tokiwa decided not pursue the […]
Podcast Episode 5: Goal-Setting, Faith, and Perseverance with Ethan Brisby
Listen to the podcast In this episode I share college quick tips from our blog to help students with work-life balance, and discuss how to make really good presentation in college. Our featured guest is Ethan Brisby. Paying for college can be a journey for even the most decorated students. For this reason, Ethan wrote, […]
The Divine 9: Sororities and Fraternities on HBCU Campuses
If you’re considering Greek life on a HBCU campus, here is a list of Black Greek Letter Organizations (The Divine 9) for you to look into.
Top 5 HBCU Football Classics by Attendance in 2012
There is no doubt that HBCU football classics are one of the most popular and exciting events in all of black college sports. These games are annual celebrations that bring together like-minded alumni and fans from the old school to the new school. The match-ups typically feature fierce long time rivals that leave competitive fans […]