When I was growing up, there were two messages that were pretty strong in my family.
1. Finish school and go to college.
and
2. Get a good job.
My mom was raising me and my little sister on her own and we didn’t have a whole lot of money. But what my family DID have was high expectations ...
Posted Thursday, October 2nd 2014 at 1:22PM
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Hampton University Alumna Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White, Class of 1939, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award today at National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony in Atlanta.
Hall of Fame honorees are black college graduates who are ...
Posted Thursday, October 2nd 2014 at 12:19PM
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Miss UVI Elisa Thomas made history when she won the title of Miss National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame – becoming the first Miss UVI to win that crown.
At the competition held from Sept. 24 to Sept. 28, in Atlanta, Elisa bested 29 ot ...
Posted Thursday, October 2nd 2014 at 12:15PM
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A short film by Endia Beal, interim director of Winston-Salem State University's Diggs Gallery, is part of a new exhibit at Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at State University of New York, New Paltz.
On display until Dec. 14, the exhibit, "Race, Love ...
Posted Tuesday, September 30th 2014 at 2:56PM
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Though she plays a ruthless and evil mob boss, Jada Pinkett Smith has a pretty fierce beauty look in the new series ‘Gotham,’ which premieres on FOX on Sept. 22.
Jada Pinkett Smith plays the unlikeable Fish Mooney in the anticipated Batman prequel series, but one thing we do love is her fearless ...
Posted Wednesday, September 24th 2014 at 10:33AM
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For many parents it’s a struggle to get their children to do homework each day. The kids come home from a long day of school and all they want to do is play video games or watch television. What can a parent do? Creating a space just for learning wil ...
Posted Tuesday, September 23rd 2014 at 12:41PM
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"I’ve always loved beauty products, but I didn't really get into skincare until my thirties. I’ve worn sunscreen every day since I turned 33. My whole routine changed, actually. I do all of those lotions and potions, toner, exfoliation, masks, all o ...
Posted Tuesday, September 23rd 2014 at 12:22PM
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Cheetah's medicine includes - speed and focus, brotherhood, elusiveness, ability to focus intently on something for a short period of time, swiftness, self-esteem, accelerating time, keenness of sight
Different to other felines, who stalk, then sw ...
Posted Tuesday, September 23rd 2014 at 8:06AM
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On Saturday, September 27, 2014, Bennett College formally installs the College’s seventeenth President, Rosalind Fuse-Hall, who took office on July 1, 2013.
In keeping with President Fuse-Hall’s commitment to honor Bennett College’s historic past ...
Posted Monday, September 22nd 2014 at 5:53PM
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Medgar Evers College and the New Legacy Leaders Project invite the community to a special panel discussion on mental health and well-being. The New Legacy Leaders Project, “an innovative wellness and prosperity initiative, dedicated to raising awaren ...
Posted Monday, September 22nd 2014 at 5:25PM
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On September 26th, see Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington like you've never seen him before in the upcoming action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day).
Before it hits theaters, check out the action packed trailer below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP_FwE0Z7no&list=UUz97F7 ...
Posted Monday, September 22nd 2014 at 4:31PM
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to three steps you can take to improve your job search efforts. We covered how to be strategic when reaching out to recruiters and company representatives, how to become proficient at networking and the impor ...
Posted Monday, September 22nd 2014 at 12:23PM
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to three steps you can take to improve your job search efforts. We covered how to be strategic when reaching out to recruiters and company representatives, how to become proficient at networking and the impor ...
Posted Monday, September 22nd 2014 at 12:22PM
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What's wrong with believing in Magic?
I am here to tell you to believe.
Believe in Fairy Godmothers and Wizards.
Believe in the unseen. Look around at the
Magic in your life.
Encourage Magic into your life.
What is your definition of Magic?
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Posted Saturday, September 20th 2014 at 9:33AM
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New Orleans CityBusiness recently named two Dillard University women to the 2014 class of “Women of the Year.” Therese Badon, vice president for development for the UNCF and Dr. Toya Barnes-Teamer are among 50 women being recognized for their career ...
Posted Friday, September 19th 2014 at 10:01AM
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Taking part each September, Respect Day has been created to encourage people to focus more on ways in which they can be respectful to others.
For many the day involves being more attentive to loved ones, but it can really be used as a catalyst for treating any people with a more polite approach.
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Posted Friday, September 19th 2014 at 9:01AM
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So we've made it over the Hump. Woo Hoo!
You may be a little tired or a little over whelmed, but I am here to remind you that inch by inch it is a cinch!
Just keep pouring energy towards your goal and you will feel better with time.
Take one s ...
Posted Thursday, September 18th 2014 at 2:00PM
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The number of billionaires grew by 7 percent over the past year, but the number of billionaires crossing the $10 billion threshold remains a rarified event.
According to the 2014 Billionaire Census published by Wealth X and UBS, there are 2,325 billionaires throughout the world today holding a co ...
Posted Thursday, September 18th 2014 at 10:11AM
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Many women manage to balance motherhood, marriage and demanding careers. When done successfully, this is actually a major accomplishment and requires a lot of planning and organizing. In spite of how hard some women work to get the best of both words ...
Posted Thursday, September 18th 2014 at 10:06AM
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There is a new book for young black girls called Black Girls Can: An Empowering Story of Yesterdays and Todays. It features ten prominent, trail-blazing Black women who parallel today’s girl. The book demonstrates that Black girls like us CAN and DO! We can create like Madam C.J. Walker, be brave ...
Posted Thursday, September 18th 2014 at 10:04AM
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Have you been feeling unhappy about your life lately…and maybe even a little disappointed in yourself?
It may seem like nothing is working in your favor right now. You might be struggling in your business, your finances or even your relationships.
You might be feeling discouraged in your situa ...
Posted Thursday, September 18th 2014 at 10:00AM
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Mac Brown, Vice-President of Brown-Forman discusses his family and their history.
This interview is from the Kentucky Bourbon Tales Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries. http://www.nunncenter.org/bourbon ...
Posted Wednesday, September 17th 2014 at 7:44AM
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If you are into not being bogged down with baggage then I have just the purse for you!!!
It is the answer to your need to be sleek: "Jill-E Calhoun Clutch"!
Forget about the shoulder aches from carrying that heavy bag.
This holds your valuables. ...
Posted Tuesday, September 16th 2014 at 12:20PM
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What would you do if you found out that you had only three more months to live?
Gordon Zacks was a successful businessman, a leader of Jewish life, and a confidante and adviser to President George H.W. Bush. He knew that he had prostate cancer, bu ...
Posted Tuesday, September 16th 2014 at 11:10AM
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This video provides insight into what will take place during the ATLANTA FOOTBALL CLASSIC - the Ultimate Sports & Entertainment Weekend. The event takes place in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 4, 2014 and tickets can be purchased at www.atlantafootballclassic.com ...
Posted Tuesday, September 16th 2014 at 10:48AM
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