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Members of the Chi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Edward Waters College with water supllies

Omega Psi Phi Chapter Collects Water for Flint Residents on Edward Waters Campus

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Members of the Chi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Edward Waters College have collected more than 2,500 bottles and gallons of water since late February for Flint, Michigan residents. The students began collecting water upon hearing that the water supply in Flint, Michigan was contaminated with lead. Greyhound Transit has agreed

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Kenyatta Spiller in Botswana, Africa

Alabama State Alumna Joins Peace Corps, Helps Fight HIV and AIDS in Botswana

HBCU Alumni Network, HBCU Colleges /

Written by Hazel Scott ASU alumna Kenyatta Shanice Spiller, 26, was at a crossroad in her life, so she jumped off her career path, took a leap of faith and joined the Peace Corps. She is now in Botswana helping HIV/AIDS patients. “My decision to join Peace Corps Botswana was completely based on my faith

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Alabama State's Joselyn Miller is Named a 2015 Tylenol Future Care Scholar

Alabama State Biology Pre-health Junior Named Tylenol Future Care Scholar

HBCU Colleges /

An Alabama State University student majoring in biology pre-health is one of 40 students selected from more than 25,000 applicants to receive a Tylenol Future Care Scholarship this year. Joselyn Miller, a junior biology pre-health major/chemistry minor, has received a $5,000 Tylenol Future Care Scholarship. The highly competitive scholarship is awarded to students who excel

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Hampton Alumnus DJ Babey Drew Wins Grammy

Hampton University Alum DJ Babey Drew Wins Grammy Award

HBCU Alumni Network, HBCU Colleges /

Music fans around the world were tuned in on Monday, February 15 to see the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony. They saw live performances from artists like Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar. There was even all-star tribute for the legendary Tuskegee, AL native Lionel Richie, who was named MusiCares person of

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Michael Feeney, Delaware State University class of 2005.

Michael Feeney Dies at 32: Delaware State, NABJ Mourns Award-winning Journalist

HBCU Colleges /

The Delaware State University community is deeply mourning the passing of award-winning journalist and University Class of 2005 graduate Michael J. Feeney. Mr. Feeney died of cardiac arrest early Sunday morning on January 31, 2016 after he had been hospitalized at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J. about a week. A popular student at

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In honor of Black History Month, the Ruffles brand is challenging fans to “Choose Your Star Lineup” to celebrate the game changers in their everyday lives.

Black History Month Sweepstakes: Ruffles, NBA Team Up for HBCUs

HBCU Colleges /

In honor of Black History Month, the Ruffles brand is challenging fans to “Choose Your Star Lineup” to celebrate the game changers in their everyday lives. Beginning Monday, January 25, 2016, Ruffles invites fans to log on to CelebrateBlackHistory.com to build their own team of five people who are the MVPs in their lives. Supporting

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Alcorn State performs in the first ever Honda Battle of the Bands eight-band drumline finale

2016 Honda Battle of the Bands: 63,000+ Witness HBCU Marching Band Excellence

HBCU Events /

A near capacity crowd rocked the Georgia Dome at the 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The annual marching band event for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provided eight top marching bands with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver a dynamic performance on a national stage, while earning grants and positive attention

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Nominate a deserving high-school teen for a $5,000 scholarship and a mentorship experience at the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy.

Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship: Nominate Yourself or A Teen

College Bound, HBCU Applications /

The Coca-Cola Pay It Forward program returns with a stronger focus on African American moms and their impact on the academic success of their teens. Building on the initiative’s accomplishments, the 2016 program will offer up to Fifteen contest winners each a $5,000 scholarship and mentorship experience at the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy in

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