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How EarnIn’s Early Pay Gave Me the Financial Flexibility I Needed as a College Student

As a California native and the middle child in my family, moving alone to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend an HBCU was both an exciting and challenging experience. I wanted to find a school community that felt like home while pursuing my passion for social work—a dream inspired by my mother, a dedicated social worker […]

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Why More Singles Are Using Instant Checkmate To Research Online Dates

From catfishing to romance scams: Why more daters are turning to Instant Checkmate before meeting matches. Those perfectly filtered profile photos and carefully crafted bios on dating apps often mask an unsettling reality. Recent Pew Research Center data reveals a disturbing truth: More than half of dating app users have encountered potential scammers, while 38%

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Why Michael Vick Belongs at Norfolk State, Not Sacramento State!

In Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete, William C. Rhoden painted a picture that still echoes in Black America today: our greatest talents and treasures—athletes, artists, and leaders—often enrich institutions that historically overlooked, excluded, or marginalized us. The Black community invests our talent in systems that yield little return

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Donald Trump Wins Reelection – A Setback for Women, Black Americans and the Environment

In a stunning turn of events, Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris in a close and contentious race. The results signal a continuation of Trump’s agenda and present challenges for marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans, women, and the environment. This outcome raises concerns about the next

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HBCU Champions in NBA History and the Path Forward

The modern NBA gets talent from everywhere. Doncic and Jokic are products of Europe’s best youth programs. Jalen Green and Scoot Henderson are successful grads of the NBA’s G League Ignite. And Lebron James was drafted straight out of high school.  Years ago, HCBU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) were also a significant provider of

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HBCU Legacy: Student Enrolled At School Founded by Her Great-grandfather

Jade Jackson, a public safety reporter for IndyStar, has carved out a journalism path that reflects her commitment to storytelling. However, it’s her enrollment in Jarvis Christian University, the historically Black college her great-grandfather helped found 112 years ago, that has brought her family’s legacy full circle.    Thomas Buchanan Frost “My great-grandfather was Thomas Buchanan

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Record Enrollment Sparks Emergency Aid Campaign at Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C. Smith University has kicked off a vital 10-day emergency aid campaign to financially clear at least 300 students before the critical deadline of Friday, August 30, 2024.  The campaign comes as JCSU welcomed 1,378 enrolled students this fall, but many face challenges in covering the total cost of their education. In light of

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University of the District of Columbia Named #1 Law School for Minority Students

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law has achieved a remarkable distinction as the top law school for minority students, underscoring its unwavering commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession. The school has been ranked the No. 1 law school for

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WSSU Student Makes History as 1st HBCU Intern at NC Real Estate Commission

Winston-Salem State University junior Maliyah Winters is already a history maker. The Raleigh native is the first historically Black college student to intern at the NC Real Estate Commission in the 2024 Summer Education and Licensing Department. Winters, who aspires to become a real estate agent, learned of this opportunity when the NC Real Estate

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Kamau Marshall: A Champion for Education and HBCUs

In the dynamic landscape of American politics and education, Kamau Marshall stands as a seasoned strategist and influential voice. From his pivotal role as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Education to his strategic contributions within the Biden-Harris campaign, Marshall’s journey is marked by a dedication to public service and a commitment to

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