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HBCUs Are Going Where the Black Church Can’t

April 22, 2019 Staff 0

By J.L. Carter, Sr. Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have quietly changed admissions policies to better reflect diversity in gender identification and sexual classification over the last decade. In the last two years, […]

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New Interim Dean Named At Florida A&M College of Law

April 16, 2019 Staff 0

Orlando, Fla. — A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe Perry, associate dean for academic affairs, will serve as interim […]

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After 12 Years Disney Dreamers Academy Still Impactful

March 29, 2019 admin 0

Steve Harvey has seen success as a comedian, actor, author, and many other ventures. Perhaps the most successful and meaningful initiatives that Harvey has been involved in is his annual mentoring program. Three Jacksonville-area students were […]

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Parent Empowerment Forum Hosted by Matthew Gilbert

March 12, 2019 Staff 0

by William Jackson At the very heart of student success is strong parental involvement. According to several studies, no matter their income or background, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades […]

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America’s Oldest HBCU Is Fighting For Survival

March 9, 2019 Staff 0

Historically Black universities had cemented their place at the epicenter of Black American life, but things began to change with a new era of school integration. By Isaac Himmelman, Huffington Post Nestled 45 minutes outside […]

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Coke Donates Laptops to I’m A Star Students – Honors Students as ‘Next Generation of Great Leaders” in Black History

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (“Coke Florida”) donated 13 laptops to I’m A Star Foundation in honor of Black History Month. The ceremony took place at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, 1411 Huron Street at 5 p.m. A group […]

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Sarah Pasion Named 2019 Teacher of the Year at 28th Annual Eddy Awards

February 21, 2019 admin 0

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires,” said William A Ward.  Last week, Sarah Pasion was named the 2019 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the […]

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Edward Waters College To Offer Inaugural Music Business Course for Students

February 6, 2019 admin 0

Juilliard faculty member and Jacksonville native to develop curriculum  In 2019 Edward Waters College (EWC) will begin offering classes focusing on business principles of the music industry, which is essential to helping students with their […]

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Bennett College Still $2 Million Short Of Money Needed To Restore Accreditation

January 31, 2019 admin 0

By GWENDOLYN GLENN • JAN 29, 2019 The donations to Bennett College in Greensboro continue to pour in from across the country as officials at the private, historically black all-women’s college work to meet a $5 million fundraising […]

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AKAs to Present Over $1 Million to HBCUs During Black History Month

January 30, 2019 Staff 0

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) has established  the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund. The fund was created on behalf of the nation’s oldest historically African-American sorority in an […]

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