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Apple HBCU Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications For Dec '17 and May '18 Grads
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program to outstanding students with a minimum 3.25 GPA who will be graduating between December 2017 and May 2018. Selected Scholars will participate in a 12-week internship during the su
Accepting Application Now For The 2017 Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute
The application for the 2017 Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute is now open. The PPIA Junior Summer Institute program prepares undergraduates to be competitive candidates
Apply To Attend An HBCU Conference For HBCU Students (With Paid Accommodations/Travel) Presented By Spotify
Greetings from <a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank">Spotify USA</a>! We are contacting you with an exciting opportunity for HBCU students called <b>The Opening Act || HBCU Conference</b>. The Opening Act || HBCU Conference is a two-day experience, welcoming eager and talented <b>
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Donates Over 250 Backpacks To Local Elementary
As part of the One Million Backpack campaign, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Tau Omega chapter, hosted a Back to School Drive at Prospect Park on August 11, 2016. In conjunction wit
Alabama State University Symposium Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Black Power Movement
ASU Observes 50th Anniversary of Black Power Movement WHEN: August 26, from 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. WHERE: ASU's National Center, 1345 Carter Hill Road. LUNCHEON: 12:15 until 1:45 p.m. at Dexter
Let's Help This Spelman University Student Stay In School.
As everyone knows, getting accepted into college and staying in college are 2 separate animals. In today's world, unless you are running on a full scholarship, it takes quite a bit of your own money t
Riverment, A Film From Florida A&M University's Shayla Racquel, Now Fundraising For Her Newest Film Project
Writer and Director Shayla Racquel is currently fundraising for her newest film project, Riverment. Riverment is a short fictional film that explores the evolving fight for Black rights in America and
PAID, Federal Internship Programs for Fall 2016. Apply Today!
Paid, Fall Internships! Now is your chance to apply for paid fall internships with the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative! This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to intern with the federal government, so apply now! Applications are due July 27, 2016. Accepted students will have a chance to intern for 15 weeks at the: - Federal Aviation Administration - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Department of Treasury - U.S. Census Bureau These positions are fully-funded: students receive a twice-monthly stipend, and some support for travel to and from the internship site.
Alabama State University Veteran's Housing & Career Fair; Goal is for Each Homeless Vet to Leave with Housing!
Veterans Housing & Career Fair - Goal is for each homeless veteran to leave with housing & possible employment on that day - - Sponsored by Alabama State University's Office of Career Services, Fami
Citywide Anti-Crime Town Hall/Block-Party Event "Taking to the Streets!" hosted By Alabama State University
Citywide Anti-Crime Town Hall/Block-Party Event "Taking to the Streets!" WHEN: July 13, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Corner of Pleasant & West Jeff Davis Avenue. Alabama State University's National Public
Congresswoman Adams' Education Bill Closer to Making Capital More Accessible for HBCUs
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that five education bills were marked up by the House Education and the Workforce Committee last week. One of the bills was introduced by Congresswoman A
Oakwood University Offers Fall Registration Incentives Including Free Tuition and Free Room and Board
Oakwood University is excited to announce its Fall 2016 Registration Incentives! All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) who register and financially clear by Thursday
These Are The Best Cities For People Of Color In Tech
Courtesy of FastCompany.com By: Lydia Dishman Analysis of census data ranks the best cities for underrepresented minorities working in tech. "If the American economy was the Titanic and the ic
Tonille Watkis Crowned Miss Black Connecticut 2016
In light of her many accolades, Tonille Watkis will represent the state of Connecticut as an ambassador of the national premier pageant for women of color at nationals this August. Tonille is an al
North Carolina Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Program to Tackle Diversity Issues on Capitol Hill
The Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Internship Program was created to establish a pipeline of talented HBCU students to Capitol Hill. A recent study commissioned
Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip To Southern Africa This October. Book Now!
The Southern Africa Classic Tour is the most complete tour of the wonders of southern Africa. From cosmopolitan Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa to the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park in Botswana, to majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, discover the best of southern Africa. Enjoy th
Alabama State University Receives $815,000 Grant to Aid Children & Women's Healthcare
The College of Health Sciences at Alabama State University was awarded an $815,000 Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Program (MCHPTP) grant to aid and assist children and mothers healthcare,
Local Middle-School Students Get Summer Music Camp at Alabama State University
Does your child wish they were still playing in the band or singing in the choir, even though school is out? Well, good news; Alabama State University’s Department of Music has opened registration for
Alabama State University Hosts a Variety of Summer Camps All Open to the Public
Parents in search of activities featuring both fun & enrichment for their kids will find a host of options at ASU. From academics, sports, fitness & self-enrichment, ASU’s summer camps offers somethin
Alabama Breastfeeding Summit Friday at Alabama State University
WHEN: Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. WHERE: ASU's Dunn-Oliver Acadome banquet room. The Alabama Breastfeeding Summit will be held at Alabama State University this Friday from 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.
New $20 Bill: Harriet Tubman is the next face of the $20 bill; $5 and $10 bills will also change
Harriet Tubman and President Andrew Jackson lived on opposite sides of the American experience. Tubman, a black woman, escaped slavery to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her
Anatomy of a Trump Supporter
Original article courtesy of The Chicago Maroon http://chicagomaroon.com/2016/03/31/anatomy-of-a-trump-supporter/ Obama’s policies didn’t create future Trump fans, but his presidency pushed them o
Johnson C. Smith University Faculty/Guest Spring Concert April 7-8, 2016
WHAT: JCSU Faculty/Guest Concert WHEN: Thursday and Friday, April 7-8, 2016 at 7 p.m. both nights WHERE: Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon Street COST: General admission is $5 cash at
National Walking Day (Wednesday) with American Heart Association and Alabama State University - BIG event
National Walking Day is Wednesday Alabama State University, American Heart Association & others team-up & invite the public to walk with us. National Walking Day is Wednesday and ASU has partne