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Study Warns of Looming Mental Health Crisis for Black College Students

January 7, 2016 Staff 0

Researchers have noted anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and “John Henryism.”  The additional mental burdens black college students face can take a toll on their health, according to a new study. By Lauren Camera As […]

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Success of HBCU Alumni Surpasses Other Grads

December 22, 2015 Staff 0

By Zenitha Prince Trice Edney News Wire Despite their ongoing struggles, HBCU’s are doing a better job than other institutions of producing Black alumni who are thriving, particularly in their financial well-being and career purpose, […]

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Morehouse College senior named 2016 Rhodes Scholar

December 14, 2015 Staff 0

By Atlanta Journal Constitution A Morehouse College student has won a Rhodes Scholarship. Prince Abudu, a computer science major from Zimbabwe, is the fourth Morehouse student to be selected for the prestigious scholarship, which provides […]

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Private, Online High School Diploma Program Comes to Jacksonville Public Library

December 14, 2015 Staff 0

A pilot program to offer accredited private high school diplomas and career certificates is now available online at 11 public library systems across Florida. The Career Online High School project is brought to residents in […]

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Black Students Nationally Disproportionately Disciplined

August 28, 2015 Staff 0

Black boys and girls are suspended and expelled from schools at extremely high rates By Frederick H. Lowe African-American boys comprise 47% of suspensions and 44% of expulsions from kindergarten through 12th grade in public […]

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Valor and Virtue Academies Open School Year Ready to Lead by Example

August 28, 2015 Staff 0

Valor Academy, the first all male college prep school in Jacksonville, enrolled 140 young men in their Northwest location in its inaugural year in 2014. The young scholars scored multiple speech and debate victories on […]

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FAMU – Auburn Collaboration Promises Big Reward

August 17, 2015 Staff 0

Tallahassee—Auburn University and Florida A&M University began the first in a series of collaborative efforts that will positively impact athletic performance, health disparities among African American women, and physical development.  Participants from both universities shared […]

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Black Male Enrollment Declines in Med Schools

August 13, 2015 Staff 0

By Freddie Allen Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) The number of Black males applying to medical school is lower than it was three decades ago, raising concerns about the United States’ future ability to have […]

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DOE Launches Second Chance Pell Pilot Program for Incarcerated Individuals

July 31, 2015 Staff 0

The Chronicle As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to create a fairer, more effective criminal justice system, reduce recidivism, and combat the impact of mass incarceration on communities, the Department of Education recently announced […]

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s ASPiRE, Tracy McGrady and 2 Chainz Connect to Launch New Black College Tour

July 28, 2015 Staff 0

Atlanta, GA — HBCU Direct, LLC (HD), a marketing collective specializing in HBCU relations, formed a multi-faceted partnership with ASPiRE, the television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, former NBA superstar Tracy “T-Mac” McGrady, and hip-hop […]

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