Fourteen students from five universities around the nation are participating in a two-week workshop at Tennessee State University as part of a consortium to build a sustainable STEM pipeline between the U.S. Department of Energy labs and HBCUs.
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Posted Wednesday, July 9th 2014 at 12:03PM
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NEW ORLEANS —Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin, the businessman-turned-politician who became the worldwide face of the city after Hurricane Katrina, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday.
Nagin, 58, was found guilty Feb. 12 of fraud, br ...
Posted Wednesday, July 9th 2014 at 11:37AM
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Many people purchase organic produce in mass believing that it is healthier than produce that is conventionally grown. While organic produce does contain fewer pesticide residues than conventional produce, there is little evidence suggesting that it ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 9:05PM
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Creating and Leading the Experience
Oprah Winfrey
"I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling and summon the courage to live it," Oprah Winfrey says.
Friday, Oprah takes the stage in a profound, moving and intimate one-woman show. She brings her story and vision to l ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 12:11PM
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Join us along with artists Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins, Cultural Wall honorees, family and friends, and residents of the King-Lincoln and Discovery Districts, as we proudly unveil the first of its kind Long Street Cultural Wall.
Together ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 11:07AM
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Watch the LOP Live video and learn more about Military men and women and our Founding Father's being honored on Independence Day!
What is the New USDE Educational Initiative and how will help you?
Watch, learn, and share....
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Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 7:31PM
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It's lunch time here at my office on this productive Monday afternoon. I had a low fat lunch and now I'm trying to get these Vitamins digested.
What is the point in taking Vitamins?
It's simple: To stay healthy.
I normally see a difference in ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 3:30PM
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Wayne A.I. Frederick talked about the challenges facing Howard University and other historically black colleges, as well as the state of higher education in the United States. Mr. Frederick also spoke about his career as a surgical oncolo ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 11:34AM
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As long as you are living it is never too late to live healthy.
What kind of smoothie would you choose if you could select any off the menu?
I am attracted to the Spicy Pineapple Peach Smoothie.
Not only because I consider myself to be a Peach b ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 11:18AM
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With the help of students, staff and the Raleigh community we were able to show the world this is what makes us "happy." Thank you Pharrell Williams for the movement! ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 10:46AM
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NEW YORK--A video has recorded a violent altercation erupting between a man on a New York City subway and police officers, who apparently arrested him for the crime of nodding off while commuting home for work.
The incident occurs at the 57th stre ...
Posted Sunday, July 6th 2014 at 7:01PM
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BENTON COUNTY, Miss. – Instead of celebrating America’s birth, a family in Benton County is mourning the death of a loved one.
“You shouldn’t take something you can’t give back,” said Betty Thomas, the victim’s cousin.
Someone bru ...
Posted Friday, July 4th 2014 at 6:23PM
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Peace,
This is not an Islamic-based post per se or limited to any one school of thought. However, there are some people on this very forum that this post very much applies to.
In the Qur'an, God tells the story of the creation of Adam. When the ...
Posted Friday, July 4th 2014 at 6:15PM
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NEW ORLEANS--Ever since the release of her debut album in 2000, neo-soul singer Jill Scott has elaborated on the question posed by its title: "Who Is Jill Scott?" In brief, she's a singer, songwriter, actress, poet and businesswoman, someone who both ...
Posted Thursday, July 3rd 2014 at 12:23PM
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"What To The American Slave Is Your '4th of July?'"
FREDERICK DOUGLASS SPEECH
July 5, 1852
Independence Day Speech at Rochester, NY
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Fellow citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What ha ...
Posted Thursday, July 3rd 2014 at 11:31AM
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NEWARK, N.J. - Police in Newark, N.J. are trying to identify potential witnesses after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed, just days after she graduated high school, reports CBS New York.
Investigators say Cheyanne Bond was walking along a str ...
Posted Thursday, July 3rd 2014 at 11:17AM
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Hot off the Press!
President Obama Acing on Immigration Reform! Do you Agree?
If your State DID NOT EXPAND MEDICAID, IT IS MISSING OUT ON....
ACTION ALERT! Developmental Disabilities persons discriminated against!
All Aboard the Freedom ...
Posted Wednesday, July 2nd 2014 at 7:58PM
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We are inviting new and seasoned Alums to get your shine on in the next issue of HBCUConnect.com The Magazine! Now is the time to showcase your professional skills and experience, let our HBCUConnect.com audience know what you’ve accomplished. ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 2:55PM
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Watch It's LOP Live and learn more about President Obama's Economic Policies for Middle-Class! Should America start at the top and let relief trickle down...or, should we start in the middle and strengthen America?
Lean more about the US Depart ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 4:47PM
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Peace,
I would like to take the time out to wish everyone, not only the Muslims who follow the Holy Quran, but to all who submit to God via all the Prophets and Messengers sent to them who also prescribed fasting as a prescription to ward off evil ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 10:43AM
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Walking is by far one of the most common types of cardiovascular (cardio) exercise, as it’s easy to perform, requires little or no equipment, and can conveniently be incorporated into your everyday routine. Through its beneficial effects on the hea ...
Posted Saturday, June 28th 2014 at 10:52AM
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A while back a young lady posed a question to me on Facebook regarding cellulite. Although I provided her with the answer she sought, I decided to dive a little deeper into this topic by providing some insight from my own personal experiences. I’ve ...
Posted Saturday, June 28th 2014 at 10:48AM
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