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North Carolina Karen Spouts N-Word on School Bus Full of Students, Lip Reader Reveals What Denzel Said in Cannes, Memphis Woman Suffers Tragic Accident While Celebrating College Graduation, Louisiana Couple Dies in Two Separate Car Crashes on Same Day, 5 Things About Nottoway Plantation’s Horrid Legacy and More News From the Week

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What business does a 35-year-old woman have cussing out a Black middle schooler? This North Carolina Karen’s whole racist tirade got caught on video. Her behavior was so nasty, the authorities had to get involved. – Kalyn Womack Read More Read more…

North Carolina Karen Spouts N-Word on School Bus Full of Students, Lip Reader Reveals What Denzel Said in Cannes, Memphis Woman Suffers Tragic Accident While Celebrating College Graduation, Louisiana Couple Dies in Two Separate Car Crashes on Same Day, 5 Things About Nottoway Plantation’s Horrid Legacy and More News From the Week Read More »

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Vetoes Bill Creating Reparations Commission…And Black Twitter is Big Mad

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore just pulled the plug on a state-approved bill to create a commission to study and recommend reparations for the slavery and discrimination that’s taken place in America. Needless to say, Black folks are big mad. Read more…

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Oh Lord, Rutgers Hops on Trump Bandwagon Cancels A Major HBCU Event

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Upon the string of agencies, companies and more canceling their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Rutgers University has seemingly joined the bandwagon. However, Black students, in particular, will bear the burden of this particular decision. Read more…

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How Fidelity Investments Is Shaking Up HBCU Engagement

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Jessica Watson is driving Fidelity Investments’ HBCU strategy, blending mentorship and immersive experiences to connect students with meaningful career opportunities. The post How Fidelity Investments Is Shaking Up HBCU Engagement appeared first on HBCU Lifestyle – Black College Living.

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Moments Black Folks Proved We’re the Most Resilient People in History

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There’s so many great things about being Black, but one of the most powerful is our resilience. In times of trouble and defeat, Black folks always manage to hold our heads high and come back stronger than ever. Read more…

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15 Reasons VP Harris Is Spending Election Night at Howard University AKA ‘The Mecca’

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With all the outrageous debates on if Vice President Kamala Harris is Black enough, one thing has to be said: She loves her HBCU! Howard University (HU) is one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and as a proud Howard graduate herself, Harris never fails to support HU. Read more…

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Howard University To Become the Only HBCU With Research-1 Status. Here’s What That Means

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There’s a reason Howard University is regarded as “The Mecca.” In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chronicle of Higher… Read more…

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The Sad Reasons Why Black Men Are Not Attending HBCUs

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the academic backbone of the Black community. HBCUs have produced more than half of all practicing doctors in this country, according to Forbes. And with notable HBCU alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Spike Lee, Black students should… Read more…

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Black Male HBCU Enrollment is At Its Lowest in Nearly 50 Years…Here’s Why

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Anok Yai Returns To Howard University, Gayle King Breaks Her Silence On Ta-Nehisi Coates, Venus Williams Vents About Being Mistaken For Serena, Why Black Folks Give Halloween The Side-Eye And More

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Anok Yai made her grand return to Howard this weekend, taking part in the school’s 100th anniversary celebration. In fact, the supermodel was seen all over social media over the weekend after descending upon one of the top HBCUs in the nation. – Jared Alexander Read More Read more…

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