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Black History Lives on in Photographic Tribute

February 15, 2017 admin 0

In honor of Black History Month, Rutledge Pearson Child Development Daycare Center asked students to attend class dressed as a Black history civil rights activist or iconic figure that represents civil rights and/or the African […]

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The Harvard Law Review Just Elected its First Black Woman President

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

(Photo credit Harvard.edu) By Damola Durosomo, okayafrica.com Once again, Black women come through and save the day. In between all the dispiriting news about the world crumbling all around us, we learn that Nigerian student, […]

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The Jacksonville Alphas Award Scholarships and Recognition to High School Orators

February 9, 2017 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. rewarded nine students at its MLK Oratorical Competition, Saturday, February 4, 2017. Celebrating it’s 9th anniversary, Upsilon Lambda, the Jacksonville alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]

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Simmons Pediatrics A/B Honor Roll Celebration

February 1, 2017 admin 0

Simmons Pediatrics saluted their honor students for excellent achievements in 2015-2016 by making the A-B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marking the 12th Anniversary was held once again at Dave & […]

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Raines Educator One of Five Finalists Announced for 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Five exceptional public school educators were named finalists for the 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year. The finalists were selected by a committee of educators, community members and business leaders from a […]

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Tens of Thousands of Louisiana College Students are About to Lose Half Their Scholarship Money

December 26, 2016 Staff 0

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Aja Jefferson, a freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, needs to come up with $1,300 more for tuition next semester — and so do tens of thousands of other […]

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Event Attracted Hundreds of Students Seeking Scholarship Funds

December 8, 2016 admin 0

Wealth Watchers Inc. recently hosted the Generation Wealth Scholarship Fair to provide students and their family’s direct access to organizations that provide scholarships. The free event was held at Edward Waters College, featuring workshops, vendors, […]

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Four Black Women Presidents Have Been Fired from HBCUs in Two Months

November 14, 2016 Staff 0

The Alabama State University Board of Trustees voted, last week, to suspend Gwendolyn Boyd as president, according to AL.com. She has been placed on administrative leave following the board’s declaration of “failure to maintain confidence.” […]

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The Burden of Being a Black Teacher

November 7, 2016 Staff 0

(The Atlantic) by Emily Deruy As classrooms across the United States become more diverse, schools are working to hire more teachers of color, particularly black teachers. Some have actually done a reasonable job of bringing […]

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Renowned White Racist Will Participate in U.S. Senate Debate at a Historically Black College

October 27, 2016 Staff 0

White supremacist David Duke has qualified for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate debate scheduled for November 2 at Dillard University, a Historically Black University based in New Orleans. Duke, former Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan, […]

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