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Dominique Dawes

One of the most renowned names in the history of American gymnastics, Dominique Dawes was born in November 20, 1976 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dawes recognized her passion for gymnastics at an early age of 6 years and attended lessons with Kelli Hill who remained her coach for the rest of

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Source: Black History Resources

Nov

20

1976

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Scholarship Fund For Gianna Floyd

The family of George Floyd has received an outpour of support as they embark on a journey towards seeking justice and

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Source: NewsOne

Covid-19: UKZN confirms positive tests of student and staff member

A student and a staff member at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have tested positive for Covid-19, the institution said on

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Universities: 'No chance' of face-to-face classes in first quarter of 2021 | News24

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, universities are grappling with how to accommodate students for the 2021 academic year.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

T.I. To Teach “Business Of Trap Music” Course At Clark Atlanta University

Clifford has announced he will be curating a “Business Of Trap Music” course at Clark

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Source: Black America Web

Scholarship Named for Departing Trustee Creates Opportunity for African American Students

A new scholarship named for Florida Polytechnic University Trustee Frank T. Martin is designed to provide more opportunity to African American students and help them achieve their STEM career

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Source: The Orlando Advocate

Rapper T.I. will teach the "Business of Trap Music" class at Clark Atlanta

Grammy Award winner Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, Tip “T.I.” is teaming up with Dr. Melva K. Williams to teach a course called the “Business of Trap Music” at Clark Atlanta University in

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

The ‘Mis-education of the Negro’ remains in full effect today

We have been overwhelmed with support from the community in response to my last editorial in regard to the backlash received on the decision to remove two racist statues in Houston public areas, and place one of them — The Spirit of The Confederacy – in the Houston Museum of African American

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Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

Hampton U. Axes Golf Program Amid Economic Fallout from COVID-19

Hampton University's Department of Athletics announced it will discontinue its men's and women's golf programs, a result of the negative financial impact of the COVID-19

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Source: The Washington Informer

Winston-Salem State University [North Carolina] (1892- )

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), the first African American institution in the country to grant elementary teacher education degrees, began as a State Normal School in 1892. The institution developed due to the work of Dr. Simon Green Atkins, who in 1881, helped organize the North Carolina

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Source: Black Past

South Africa: Probe Into Vice-Chancellors' Salaries Is a 'Controversial Issue'

Only seven out of South Africa's 26 universities have responded "positively" to a probe into the salaries and benefits paid to senior university executives, in particular

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Source: allAfrica.com

Bouchet, Edward Alexander (1852-1918)

Edward Alexander Bouchet was born on September 15, 1852 in New Haven, Connecticut to William Francis and Susan Cooley Bouchet. Edward attended the segregated primary school in New Haven and later finished his secondary education at Hopkins Grammar School in 1870. An outstanding

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Source: Black Past

Oct

28

1918

5 Men Who Inspired Martin Luther King, Jr. to be a Leader

Martin Luther King Jr., once said, Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable…Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated

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Source: ThoughtCo

(1886) Alexander Crummell, “Common Sense in Common Schooling”

On September 13, 1886, Alexander Crummell preached a sermon at his church, St. Luke’s Church in Washington, D.C. where he challenged many of the prevailing ideas about the importance of classical education. His sermon is reprinted

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Source: Black Past

Sep

13

1886

Mason, Dawn (1945- )

Dr. Dawn Mason is a former Washington State Representative for the 37th District, an adjunct professor and former member of the Board of Visitors at Antioch University Seattle, and Vision and Planning Team Member for Cultural Reconnection (USA and Kenya). Mason was born in Jersey City, New Jersey

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Source: Black Past

Jul

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1945

American Athletic Conference Forms Racial Equality Action Group

edu) By Earl Heath, Contributing Sports Writer In our ever-changing world of race and human rights the American Athletic Conference has formed the Racial Equality Action Group which consist of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators all from the institutions within the Conference.

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Edward Waters College [Jacksonville] (1866- )

Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the

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Source: Black Past

Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH: | The Savannah Tribune

Reverend Louis Scott Stell, Jr. was born August 13, 1911 in Fayetteville, Georgia, to Louis Scott and Ida Harps Stell. He acquired his higher education and seminary training at Morris Brown College, Carver Bible College, Interdenominational Theological Center Extension, and American Baptist

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Source: The Savannah Tribune

Remmele Young Returns to HCC in New Role

Houston Community College (HCC) recently announced the appointment of Remmele Young as Vice Chancellor Public Information, Communications & External

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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward

Black flight

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Source: BlackHistory.com

B-CU sets June 15 as day of giving –

Bethune-Cookman University has announced an “Advancing the Legacy’’ national day of giving to raise $100,000 in a single day to assist scholars during their matriculation through

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Source: Daytona Times

Beyond health issues, justice is the most serious item on our national agenda | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Part of the frustration is knowing that it took 74 days for an arrest to be made, even though law enforcement had video evidence of precisely what was done and who did it; the quintessential justice delay is justice

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Africa: Moves Are Afoot in Africa to Keep More Women in Science Careers

Women scientists have a vital part to play in scientific leadership and in contributing to Africa's development and

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Source: allAfrica.com

Coppin State University’s New President Starts Today | Afro

BALTIMORE — A new era for Coppin State University (CSU) begins on May 26 with the start of President Dr. Anthony

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Scholarships for African Americans - Black Scholarships

Education is the ultimate right of every child regardless of which race, religion or nation he or she belongs to. To promote this ideal and get as many children to get educated, various incentives are given to people who can’t afford it. The early education is free for most people but it is the

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Source: Black History Resources

Emagine Entertainment To Host Juneteenth Film Festival To Benefit UNCF

Emagine Entertainment, Inc., an innovator in luxury theatres, proudly announces the Juneteenth Film Festival to benefit the UNCF (United Negro College

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

For African students, e-learning fails to make the grade

South African student Kholofelo Mohale was over the moon as she moved back into her room at the University of the Witwatersrand after struggling with months of

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Delaware State University [Dover] (1891-- )

Delaware State University is a public historically black university with its main campus in Dover and two other campuses in Wilmington and Georgetown. The school was established in 1891 as State College for Colored Students after passage of the Morrill Act of 1890 which gave land-grants to

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Source: Black Past

Murray Outlines Path Forward To Make Higher Education More Affordable - The Seattle Medium

The America’s College Promise Act will create new federal-state partnerships that provide two years of tuition-free access to community or technical college programs and significant tuition and fee grant aid for two years at an eligible four-year historically Black college or university (HBCU) or

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Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Jack and Jill of America Foundation Partners With Natural Grocers to Donate $133K to HBCU Students

Natural Grocers, Together With Its Customers, Donated $133,000 to Eliminate Student Debt for Graduates at Prairie View AM University and Huston-Tillotson during the Inaugural Year of the JJ College GAP Fund for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Source: http://www.blacknews.com

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