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Officials: Success Of College Depends On Community Support Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:46PMLouisville needs to support its only historically black college or it will close. That was the message Monday from Simmons College President the Rev. Kevin Cosby.
Baseball continues to see fewer black players Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:09AMSocietal and economic factors play role in steady decline in percentage of African-Americans in the majors.
Auctions play vital role in rural Kan. economy Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:28AMBECCY TANNER The Wichita Eagle WICHITA, Kan. On hot summer days, the cries of auctioneers can be heard in almost any corner of Kansas. In the midst of bawling cattle, clucking chickens, oinking pigs, estate and land sales, the chants and sing-songs go on. To hear an auctioneer is to listen to another language. Microphone in hand, words sometimes come faster than human ears comprehend. "Dollaring ...
Five Lee students ready for national ACT-SO competition Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:18PMFive students from Lee County will travel to Los Angeles later this month to compete in the national level of the African American Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics to showcase their talent in a variety of fields.
African-American hands out a 'whites-only' scholarship Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:07PMDALLAS - On the surface, it was a simple scholarship presentation Thursday afternoon. But, the $500 grant Brendan Baird won is for whites only and Marcus Carter, an African-American, awarded it. "Just because you don't benefit directly doesn't mean it isn't beneficial," Carter, 27, explained. The U.S. Army veteran is the vice president of the Former Majority Association for Equality, a group ...
Coca-Cola® Jazzes Up the ESSENCE Music Festival™ with $125,000 in Scholarships to Schools in Louisiana Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:45PMNEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Jazzes Up the Essence Music Festival with $125,000 in Scholarships to Schools in Louisiana
Tom Eblen: Berea should do right thing, enact fairness ordinance Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:51AMThe nation has begun commemorating a series of 50th anniversary milestones from the civil rights mov
Some Va. Desegregation $$$ Go to White Students Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:24PMVirginia is awarding scholarships to some returning students whose education was interrupted by desegregation as far back as 57 years ago, but the awards are being offered to white students as well as black, sparking anger among some who say whites don't need the compensation.
3rd National Black Women's Health and Beauty Conference To Be Held In Hollywood, Florida Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:18AM-- R&B Sensation Angie Stone, Celebrity Fitness Trainers Donna Richardson-Joyner, Andrea Riggs and ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott will be honored. --
Gala promotes education, leadership Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:16AMMT. VERNON — The 13th Jefferson County African-American Heritage Committee Gala celebrated the possibilities of the future while emphasizing the importance of remembering history.
CSF announces merit award winners Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc., a “Dollars for Scholars” chapter, has announced the winners of the 2011 Bill Spaulding Merit Award.
Terrelle Pryor: The NCAA Should Share Some of the Fault for Pryor's Actions Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:39PM Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was the latest victim or standout collegiate athlete to take on the evil empire known as – the NCAA – for his involvement of accepting improper benefits. Not in the traditional sense of accepting money from a booster or secretly through someone in a program’s coaching staff, but exchanging memorabilia for cash. Life is not fair, even though life ...
St. Augustine president says he will stay on the job, in spite of recall Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:08PM'We are standing up for who we are,' he tells cheering supporters
College baseball would benefit with more scholarships available Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:45PMCLEMSON -- College football programs enjoy the resources to be nearly four players deep at every position with everyone on full scholarship.
Calendar Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:32AMThursday, June 2 Book Discussion, 10:30 a.m., “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert, led by Caroline MacArthur at Southold Free Library, Main Road. 765-2077. Zumba Dance Party with Bobbie Ann, 4-5 p.m., and make henna tattoos, 5:30-8 p.m., for teens in The Loft at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, [...]
Walnut Creek School Notes: A shout out to area National Merit Scholars Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 3:34PMSchool Notes
Schoolhouse Rocked: S.F.'s Most Controversial Charter School Throws Off For-Profit Masters Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 7:00PMDesign by Andrew J. Nilsen Stepping onto Edison Charter Academy's schoolyard, you would never guess this is the most contested turf in San Francisco public education. The chapters in Edison's history book have been dramati...
Reconstruction briefly offered new opportunities in S.C. Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 4:54PMReconstruction was an eye blink in history.
Around Annapolis: 'Career Closet' gives shelter residents a boost Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 12:12PMFor Wayne, things started looking up when he put on a navy blue blazer. The resident of the city's Light House shelter wasn't having much luck finding a job - until he stepped inside the shelter's new Career Closet. After a wardrobe makeover, Wayne set out on his next round of interviews wearing the "Annapolis uniform": a navy blazer, polo shirt and khaki pants. He came back with two job offers ...
100 Black Men of America, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Annual Conference in San Francisco June 9-12 Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 7:50AMATLANTA, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- San Francisco will play host to 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (The 100) and the mentoring organization's 25th Anniversary Annual Conference from June 9-12, 2011. The 2011 conference will mark the 25th anniversary of The 100's national incorporation; as an organization it is nearing 50 years of service to the community.
News in brief for Saturday, May 21 Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 12:13AMRichard Crouse for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Adams County reminds producers that FSA offers specially targeted farm loans known as Socially Disadvantaged (SDA) and Beginning Farmer loans are available.
Jalen Rose: The Man and His Mission Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 11:02AMThe former NBA Star discusses his ups, his downs and his passions. What’s there to say about Jalen Rose, that hasn’t already been said?
Rush Limbaugh Defends Donovan McNabb Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 10:31AMWashington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb had an unlikely person speak out in his defense last week, as Conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh.
Kentucky Colleges Seek to Recruit African-Americans Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 3:46PMFYI: Junior and senior high school students can receive planning advice about college. FYI Kentucky Residents: Know of a student approaching junior or senior year of high school? If so, it’s about that time for them to start thinking about their immediate future: college.
Oxford NAACP celebrates month with banquet, broadcast Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:24PMThis February, individuals looking to celebrate Black History Month can look beyond Miami University's campus for events that aim to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans while still bringing together students and Oxford citizens.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: The Rivalry That Transformed the NBA Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:23AMIf the Miami Heat make the Finals, there’s no doubt NBA commissioner David Stern and the executives at ABC and ESPN will burn a little incense to the basketball marketing gods. Nothing is likely to draw bigger ratings than the drama of the LeBron James , Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh competing for the title in their first season together. They also can’t help but being a little disappointed that ...
EPA Chief Jackson to Deliver City Tech Commencement Address Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 1:25PMDelivering the commencement address is Lisa P. Jackson, the first African-American to serve as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, who will receive City Tech's President's Award.
Globalization Focus of Diversity Summit Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 7:51AMThe recent event highlighted a world without borders and the need to foster critical thinking.
LHU's founding father, Dr. Albert Newton Raub Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 11:25PMHe wasn't much older than today's typical graduate student when he helped create what is now Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and while there are other businesses in Clinton County that can boast a history dating back over 100 years - the...
Changing students’ dreams, lives Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 10:56PMJazz singer Angela Hagenbach will be featured at the Front Porch Alliance’s principal fundraiser, “The Porch Swing,” on Friday at the Gem Theater. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and a buffet. The program and auction begin at 8 p.m. A jazz performance featuring The Angela Hagenbach Quintet begins at 8:30 p.m.
New scholarship targets white males only Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 10:35PMWhen it comes to college, costs add up quickly and students must struggle to make ends meet. For a lucky few, scholarships can offer help. “The average student probably gets between $500 and $3,000 in scholarship if they make the effort to apply,” said Round Rock ISD Counselor Kathy Hernandez. A new scholarship, however, is raising concern. Offered by a group in Central Texas called the Former ...
Cora Masters Barry won’t toot her own horn, but others will Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 6:30PMCora Masters Barry didn’t want to say anything that might come across as boasting about her role in taking over a trash-strewn, bloodstained vacant lot in the poorest part of the District and turning it into a multimillion-dollar island of love and learning for children.
Percentage Of Black Baseball Players Drops Again Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 2:50PMThe percentage of black players in the major leagues dropped again on opening day this year even as the sport again received a top overall grade for racial diversity.
Colleges are too cheap Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 9:38AMTuition fees, though high, nowhere near cover costs. U.S. colleges need more gifts, more efficiency, still higher fees.
Fortune 1957: Colleges are too cheap Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 9:25AMTuition fees, though high, nowhere near cover costs. U.S. colleges need more gifts, more efficiency, still higher fees.
Melting pot: East Central's boys soccer team blends diversity to achieve success Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:41AM'UNITED THERE is little we cannot do ... Divided there is little we can do ...'
When will the NCAA dictatorship crumble? Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 10:26PMCollege football and basketball players are the cash cows of the NCAA, schools, television networks, video game companies and many more.
Chloe Garth-Elkins Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 12:31PMChloe Garth-Elkins' Saturday Upward Bound class at Jackson State University is learning about the word rastaquouere. The students begin to grasp the true meaning of the word through application of its technical definition: "social intruder; upstart."
Sprite Step Off™ is back with $100,000 in Scholarships and A Six-City-Tour Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 12:49AM*ATLANTA — Is your fraternity or sorority ready to be crowned the next Sprite Step Off champion? If so, get your best moves working because Sprite Step Off is back and better than ever. The tournament-style competition kicked off a six-city tour on March 19 in Charlotte, N.C. with teams from across the country competing [...]
March Madness: America's Bad Case of Butler Fever Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 10:12AMMarch Madness: America's Bad Case of Butler Fever
NCAA Final: Why America's Got a Bad Case of Butler Fever Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 10:12AMThe national championship game in college basketball is usually a fairly neutral affair
News, briefly Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 1:16PMSee what's happening in and around Kingston
Around Severna Park: Civil rights hero speaks at Wayman church Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 12:03PMAn impressive crowd gathered at Wayman Good Hope A.M.E. Church, 100 Hoyle Lane in Severna Park, March 13 to hear guest speaker Ernest G. Green, one of the "Little Rock Nine" who integrated Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. Visitors from as far away as the Eastern Shore were welcomed by church administrator Sandra Dixon. They included County Councilman Cathy Vitale, youth from St. John's ...
"Daily NewsMakers with Jeff Lytle" ... Hiller: Commission, a kangaroo court? Ammons: FMAU promoting diversity Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 5:00AMGuests are Collier County Commissioner Georgia Hiller and Florida A&M University president, James Ammons.
Texas Western won national title 45 years ago today Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 1:06AMMarch 19, 1966, might just have been another day for millions upon millions. But, for the world of college basketball, it is a landmark. ›› Tales from the Morgue blog: Miners - National Champs! |
Texas Western won national title 45 years ago Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 1:06AMMarch 19, 1966, might just have been another day for millions upon millions. But, for the world of college basketball, it is a landmark. ›› Tales from the Morgue blog: Miners - National Champs! |
NCAA Under Scrutiny For Graduation Rates Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 5:13PMAs college basketball's "March Madness" gets under way, players' academic performance has come under focus. A new report shows that 10 of the 68 teams in the NCAA tournament are not on track to graduate half of their players. In an op-ed in today's Washington Post, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said if schools fail to graduate at least half of their players, they should not compete in the post ...
Graduation Gap Widens Between Blacks & Whites in College Hoops Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 3:56PMOnly five schools out of 68 in this year’s NCAA tournament have higher graduation rates for black players than for white players. As you watch the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, keep in mind there’s a game behind the games that begin Tuesday night.
College Scholarship Targets White Men Only Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 2:48PMTexas State University student Colby Bohannan had a hard time finding scholarships for which he and his friends were eligible. His frustration led him to launch the Former Majority Association for Equality, an organization that offers grants exclusively to Caucasian men. The group claims that white males are at a disadvantage when applying for college scholarships. Host Michel Martin speaks with ...
Dreaming in Disney Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1:28PMLast year, 17-year-old Brooklynite Kyla Hunter won a trip to Walt Disney World as part of the Disney Dreamers Academy. But when it came time to board the plane to Orlando, Fla., Kyla and her mom were turned away as flights were canceled due to bad weather.