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Melania Trump recognizes women of courage around the world
First lady Melania Trump speaks at the 2019 International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State in Washington, Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON — Melania T
Churches, restaurants start Friday fish fries this week in observance of Lent
Lent is under way, and that means fish fries and Lenten restaurant specials are popping up everywhere. Around the metro area, plenty of churches (especially Catholic) and fraternal organizations such
Insta-Monarch: Queen Elizabeth makes 1st Instagram post
Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first Instagram image. The media-savvy queen posted from the Science Museum Thursday to help promote the museum’s summer exhibition. Using an iPad, she shared a
Alabama State University's Men of Color Summit with Tyler Perry Production Actor Palmer Williams, Jr.
Featuring Actor Palmer Williams, Jr. of many Tyler Perry Movie & T.V. Productions and a native of Camden. Sponsored by ASU's Office of Career Services. WHEN: Thursday (March 7) from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UNCF Issues First “State of the HBCU” Address to Congress
New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll recognizes members of Congress for support of HBCUs like Shaw University Today, UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) released the first HBCU Congressional Hon
Alabama Tornado Tragedy: How You Can Help
By Pam Wright Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage At a Glance - Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak. - Here are ways in which you can help the victims. The search continued T
On the right track in Chicago
Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP
‘My Favorite Teacher!’: Morehouse Professor Melts Hearts While Holding Baby for Student Without a Sitter
Photo: Students say not only did Dr. Nathan Alexander teach the entire lecture holding the baby, but stayed after to answer questions with the child still in his arms. (Images courtesy of Nick Vaughn / @Original_Vaughn) By Tanasia Kenney A Georgia college professor is being praised after le
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates $100,000 To Chicago State University
Chicago State University, a public university with a predominantly Black student body, received a generous donation of $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha. Breanna Edwards Mar, 04, 2019 The nation’s
First lady visits Microsoft to discuss online safety for kids
Photographed on February 22, 2019. Melania Trump waves to the media before getting into a waiting vehicle at Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first lady visited Microsoft to talk a
Welcome to Volunteers of America's Founder's Week!
We're so excited to welcome you to Volunteers of America's Founder's Week! Now is the time to honor the history of Volunteers of America, celebrating people like you who have made it possible to
Retool Your School: 10 Years Strong...VOTE FOR YOUR HBCU - Last day to vote: 4/15/19
Retool Your School began with the simple mission: give back to HBCUs by facilitating updates to campuses. Now celebrating its 10th year, the projects funded by the program’s grants instill pride among
RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL IS 10 YEARS STRONG! AND, CELEBRATING IN A BIG WAY!
What does it mean to be 10 years strong? Since 2009, The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program has invested more than $2 million dollars to update, upgrade, and uplift HBCU
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 Adds Tiffany 'New York' Pollard and More as Guest Judges — Watch New Trailer
Miley Cyrus was just the beginning. VH1 on Tuesday announced the full list of RuPaul’s Drag Race guest judges for Season 11 — premiering Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9/8c — and it includes one of the most legendary humans ever to grace reality television: Tiffany “New York” Pollard. Also on tap for Sea
Add This to Your Bucket List: Visit the Muhammad Ali Museum
As Spring Break approaches, the planning process is a constant for places to go, things to do, and memories to be made! We are inspired by The Fresh Prince - Will Smith and his partner for life, J