In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History declared that the second week of February would be Negro History Week. Woodson chose this week, in particular, because it contained the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the U.S. Government officially recognized ‘Negro History Week’ […]
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College students put themselves at an advantage when they enter an internship program while they’re still completing their degrees. Employers often prefer applicants who not only excel in academic pursuits, but who also have work experiences by the time they graduate. For students who are majoring in computer-related courses and who would want to gain
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While academics are still at the very top when it comes to creating a quality school, the appearance and function of a college campus contribute greatly. Student and faculty quality of life, as well as campus pride and many other factors are directly connected to the quality and appearance of a school’s campus. This is
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The Tom Joyner Foundation has partnered with the Denny’s Corporation for the second year to offer the Denny’s Scholarship (Hungry for Education Scholarship Program) and to fight hunger in the United States. The Tom Joyner Foundation provides programming initiatives and partnerships in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their communities. The Foundation believes
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The student body is involved in almost every event in the school, especially activities that require student participation like sports meets, rallies, student conventions, freshman orientation, etc. There’s a lot to do and the organization can certainly use all the free help it can get. Every school has a student government association, but it’s no
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During this month of February, the nation once again celebrates Black History Month and remembers the achievements of black men and women who made their marks in history. Let us take a look at five famous black poets who are HBCU alumni, and contributed to the awareness of Black culture in America through their poems.
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Now, more than ever, achieving post secondary education has become difficult for many students due to the slow economy. The U.S. now stands 12th among nations with the most college degree holders, an ugly reality considering that our country used to have the most number of college graduates. This is because the cost of a
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Maximize savings and streamline the HBCU college application process with our comprehensive guide to the Black Common App.
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