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Anok Yai Returned To Howard Homecoming After Being Discovered There In 2017

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Anok Yai made her return to Howard University for its centennial homecoming and annual celebration. The supermodel was discovered at the HBCU’s homecoming in 2017. At the time, Yai was a sophomore student at Plymouth State University, according to Vibe. She was photographed by Steven Hall, who was taking portraits of attending guests. The model’s […]

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HBCU Alcorn State’s Women’s Soccer Season Amid Allegations Of ‘Bats And Snakes In Showers And Locker Room’

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Alcorn State University has canceled the 2024 women’s soccer season. The HBCU does not have enough players for a full roster and has received allegations of potential Title IX violations by former and current players, it confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger. “Our previous interim head coach left the university, and we had a short period of time

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HBCUs Philander Smith University And Southern University Just Won This Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

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Students from Philander Smith University and Southern University and A&M College won the sixth annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, which invites 50 students from historically Black colleges and universities to develop business concepts designed to improve Detroit’s economy. This year’s participants competed for over $200,000 in scholarships and prizes. Two teams tied

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These 7 HBCUs Are Getting Women’s Flag Football

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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has added a new sport, with seven CIAA-member institutions scheduled to launch women’s flag football programs in spring 2025.  Per CIAA, the initiative includes the following universities:  Bluefield State University  Bowie State University  Claflin University  Fayetteville State University  Johnson C. Smith University  Virginia Union University  Winston-Salem State University  Additionally, the new venture aligns with the

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UK Gen Zers Don’t Apply For Jobs If Salary Range Isn’t Listed, Forcing Employers To Disclose Info By 2026

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Gen Zers living in the UK aren’t applying for jobs if the salary range isn’t included in the application. An Adobe Future Workforce Study published last year found that 85% of this demographic follows the trend — forcing nearly half of employers to include the figure in job listings. About 48% of employers surveyed by

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14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Student At HBCU Coppin State University

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Coppin State University has welcomed the youngest freshman student in its history. At 14 years old, West Muhammad is majoring in cybersecurity engineering and attending classes on campus. “I was a little bit nervous because, although I was ready to come to school and just go through it, it was a little interesting,” he said

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Howard University Unveils New LGBTQ+ Student Center During Homecoming Week

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Howard University unveiled its newly redesigned Intercultural Affairs & LGBTQ+ Resource Room on Wednesday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred during the Lavender Gala, an annual event honoring LGBTQ+ students and their allies as part of Homecoming Week. The event included a surprise performance by Big Freedia and honored nine students with the Lavender Scholarship. The center

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California High School Sparks Controversy For Installing QR Codes That Time Bathroom Breaks For Students

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A high school in Huntington Beach, California, has replaced hall passes with QR codes when students leave the classroom. This includes the amount of time visiting the nurse, the library, a wellness space or the restroom. The policy is more of a suggestion, which can be made at each teacher’s discretion.  Students have been suggested

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GloRilla’s Collaboration With Kirk Franklin And Maverick City Divides Fans Oline

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Memphis-born rapper GloRilla dropped her debut album on Friday, and one song has captured people’s attention. Gospel group Maverick City Music is featured on GloRilla’s “Rain Down on Me” with Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore and Kierra Sheard, the album’s only track without an explicit rating. According to Crosswalk.com, some Maverick City Music shared their disappointment online following the collaboration.

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Harvard University Faculty Protest In Support Of Pro-Palestine Student Protestors Banned From Library For 2 Weeks

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Harvard University professors held a “study-in” at the campus library to stand in solidarity with pro-Palestine students who were penalized for hosting a demonstration in September. Last month, pro-Palestine students held a silent “study-in” at the Widener Library. As a result, they were banned from the library for two weeks. The Harvard Crimson reported that

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