Paid Marketing Fellowship Opportunity for HBCU Grads!
AdFellows Program - HBCUConnect.com has teamed up with several companies to provide this excellent 8-month fellowship opportunity for college graduates, alumni, and those looking to make a career change to the marketing industry! The AdFellows program is your chance to start a career in
Oakwood University's Honda All Stars Win Championship
After 24 amazing rounds of play during the 2017 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Championship in Torrance, California, the scholars from Oakwood University have emerged as National Champions. This is t
Alcorn’s annual Jazz Festival scheduled for April 22
Some of the country’s most skilled jazz bands will display their abilities at Alcorn State University’s acclaimed annual musical showcase. The 37th annual Alcorn State University Jazz Festival will
Johnson C. Smith University to host Charlotte Startup Weekend
Scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students to attend Johnson C. Smith University will host members of Charlotte’s technology, design, business and leadership communities for the
Alabama State University Event to Discuss Marginalized Ethnic Groups in America
It's all Part of the Annual Robert & Jean Graetz Symposium Sponsored by ASU's National Center. They will Discuss Challenges that Impact Native Americans, Hispanics, African-Americans & Others. WHEN
Sleeper Recruit Hosts All-‐American Game During Final Four Weekend
Dallas, Texas welcomes some of the countries most elite high-school seniors for a chance to showcase their talent to many fans, various media outlets, and high-status evaluators. The All-American
Black Colleges Are Under The Gun & Here’s Why It Matters
By Natalie McGill (Redacted Tonight) Believe it or not, when Trump signed an executive order to support historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) those were not fake smiles from the HBCU leaders standing behind him. Across the country, HBCUs such are facing dwindling funds and resourc
A Healthy Partnership: How to Support Your Bipolar Spouse
Marriage is already an exercise in compromise and communication, but how do you cope when your spouse is bipolar? We all experience ups and downs: it’s a normal part of life. A person with bipolar
It’s Time to Acknowledge Male Victims of Domestic Violence
When we discuss domestic violence, it is often assumed that the victims are women. And the statistics are truly traumatic. The less-told story is that a striking number of men are victims, too, suffer
How to Recognize Trauma in Children
Can we teach children how to spot it in themselves? Every parent knows the telltale signs of a good ol’ temper tantrum: There’s often screaming, tears, maybe some flailing of arms and legs as they
Understanding the difference between exterior and interior diversity
By Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D, D.Min, MBA, president of Oakwood University Nothing is more mission critical for 21st century organizations than leadership that has the technical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills demanded in our competitive environments. Within the interpersonal domain, we wan
Microsoft Is Hiring!
Microsoft Is Hiring! Microsoft is a place to experience exciting and innovative technology, you’ll be working at a global scale alongside the best and brightest talents. We offer numerous opportunities for career development that consist of professional and personal development programs. As an or
Congresswoman Adams Statement Following President Trump’s HBCU Executive Order
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after President Trump announced his Executive Order entitled “Promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability at historically black colleges and universities”. “Today, President Trump, like every president since Jimmy Carter,
HBCU Presidents Converge On The White House To Meet With President Trump And Leaders
Langston University president Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. visited the White House on Monday for the HBCU roundtable. Eighty-eight institutional presidents traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Fly-In and me
Congressman John Conyers, Jr Condemns Insulting Statement By Betsy Devos on HBCUs
Congressman John Conyers, Jr (MI-14) today released the following statement: “Last night, the Department of Education published a press release with a quote from Secretary of Education Betsy Devos
Alabama State University Presents a Special Play "Africa to America" for Black History Month
WHEN: Wed. - Sat. at 7 p.m.; with special school matinees at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14-16. WHERE: ASU's Leila Barlow Theatre in the Tullibody Fine Arts Building; corner N. University & S. Jackson. INFO: To
Allen University to Host its 12th Annual Richard Allen / UNCF Awards Gala
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Times: 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Silent Auction Reception @ 6:00 PM / Gala @ 7:00 PM) 
 Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Col
Bowie State University Genetics Researcher Selected as an Emerging Scholar
A Bowie State University genetics professor, who is “in search of the skeletal muscle foundation of youth,” was named a 2017 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, recognizing her research achievements and positive impacts outside of the classroom. Dr. Tyesha Burks is part of a
Alabama State University Faculty Member Wins National New Book Award
A new book wins a national award that honors the “stories of women and those who tell them” A Montgomery resident who is the chairwoman of Alabama State University's Department of Languages and Li
Alabama State University Professor Receives National Business Award for Millennial "Influencers"
An ASU assistant professor was recently honored as a recipient of a national award that recognizes millennial “influencers.” ASU's Dr. Yvette Holmes, an assistant professor of Marketing, has distinguished herself and the University upon being awarded as one of the "Top 35 Millennial Influencers of A
Report: Beauty Products for Black Women Have More Health Hazards
Courtesy of DiversityInc.com Published December 15, 2016 By Sheryl Estrada of DiversityInc.com An analysis of hair and beauty products marketed to Black women found that approximately 1,177 products contain more potentially harmful ingredients than products promoted to the general public.
Montgomery Bus Boycott's 'Mass Meetings' 61st Anniversary Celebrated Monday
WHAT: Montgomery Bus Boycott's 'Mass Meetings' 61st Anniversary Celebrated! WHEN: Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, 454 Dexter Ave. Alabama State Universit
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise | Airs November 22 on PBS
Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé — charting the remarkable progress made and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise. Watch the Mini-Series Event Tuesday November 22 at 8/7c only on PBS. <A HREF="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/jump/N3926.8706HBCUCONNECT/B10269384.141309916;sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp]?" target="_blank">Click to learn more.<IMG SRC="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/ad/N3926.8706HBCUCONNECT/B10269384.141309916;sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp];dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=?" BORDER=0 WIDTH=1 HEIGHT=1 ALT="Advertisement"></A>
Watch "Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise" Tuesday November 15 & 22 at 8/7c only on PBS
Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history - from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé - charting the remarkable progress made and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.
Steve Harvey praises Clark Atlanta student, Jimelle Levon, who began making prom dresses after being homeless
Jimelle Levon’s career as designer was inspired by the struggles he faced growing up. As a child, the Columbus, Ohio native once lived in a homeless shelter with his mother. He turned to his love of f