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Be A Part of our National Census: Be counted Today!
Join The United States Census Bureau effort to help your community! It is important the black community to get counted so that resources for education, health, and grants are going where they are need
Georgia's Public HBCUs: Standing United
From Savannah State University Our nation’s current state of affairs requires the attention of all leaders to champion social justice and end racial inequality. But before action must come thoughtf
The role of vitamin D in racial health disparities in the United States
Skin color, vitamin D, inflammation and chronic disease by William F. Supple, Jr., Ph. D. and Laura Supple Racial health disparities in the United States are well documented, but the common explan
Alcorn State University former students earn Juris Doctors from the University of Mississippi School of Law
Two products of Alcorn State University made giant leaps on their path to becoming legal professionals with their recent accomplishments. Whitney Jackson ’17, a Natchez, Mississippi native and for
Alcorn State University plans to offer in-person classes this fall
The Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced today that all public Mississippi universities should make plans to offer as many of their in-person classes as possi
Fireside chat with Brian Hamilton & Harry Williams - President and CEO of TMCF
It's easy to register: http://tm-cf.org/tmcfbhf Date: May 21st from 6pm to 7pm. Join Brian Hamilton, National Entrepreneur Educator, Co-founder of Sageworks, Philanthropist, Founder of the Brian
Oakwood University Announces Plans to Open Its Doors in August 2020
Oakwood University will open its doors to our new and returning students on August 1, 2020. We have just completed our Spring 2020 semester, notwithstanding the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pand
Alcorn State University announces plans for distribution of CARES Act funds to students
Alcorn State University will receive nearly $6 million in federal emergency funds with half earmarked as grants to students impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of this funding, the Universi
Alcorn State University recognizes class of 2020 with virtual commencement ceremony
Nothing will stop Columbus, Mississippi native Tyler Wilson from taking the necessary steps to becoming a medical doctor, not even the COVID-19 pandemic. His dream motivated him to earn his degree in
HBCUConnect Congratulates Seven (7) Graduates of the 2020 Verizon adFellows Fellowship Program
On April 29, 2020, Verizon held their virtual graduation ceremony for the 2020 class of the Verizon adFellows Fellowship Program. The program was a commitment of 8 months working mainly in NYC for top Fortune 50 marketing, advertising, and client-side companies in the US. HBCUConnect was tasked w
Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisis
Highlights 1. What we are doing for employees Our top concern is ensuring the health and safety of our employees. We made over 150 process updates—from enhanced cleaning and social distancin
Art Bridges Foundation forms board of directors with visionary arts and philanthropy leaders
Art Bridges, a new foundation dedicated to expanding access to American art across the country, has assembled a roster of industry leaders for its board of directors. Founded by patron of the ar
Nashville Tornado Relief Donation
Donate online https://www.visitmusiccity.com/nashvillestrong/donate Thank you for thinking of Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area. Your generosity is so appreciated. And your donation to Music
Feeding Mississippians impacted by Easter tornadoes is personal for Coast volunteer
By Meggan Gray | April 14, 2020 at 9:58 AM CDT - Updated April 14 at 12:17 PM WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - James Edward Bates is known across South Mississippi for his volunteer efforts, often
Tax Returns & Estimated Taxes Now Due July 15
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on