YOUTH RIGHTS – RIGHT NOW
Written By: William Jackson M.Ed. A Dialogue On The Fair Representation And Equitable Treatment of 16 – 24 year olds. This historic dialogue was attended by several hundred youth of various...
View ArticleObama says he just paid off his school loans 8 years ago
Obama said this about school loans: ‘Check this out, all right? I’m the president of the United States. We only finished paying off our student loans about eight years ago,’ he said while addressing...
View ArticleShaq is now Dr. O’Neal after receiving his Doctorate Degree (video)
The four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal donned a cap and bright red gown to receive his doctorate degree from Barry University Saturday in Miami, Florida. After leaving Louisiana State University...
View ArticleWhy your 20′s are your most important years
Meg Jay talks about the importance of the 20′s
View ArticleCollege Degree Makes economic mobility More Likely For America’s Poor
For America’s poor, the decision to forego college won’t kill all chance of moving up the economic ladder. It just severely worsens the odds. Indeed, for those born into the poorest fifth of American...
View ArticleUPenn professor completes study on African-American males success in higher...
by Kamrel Eppinger In 2002, African-American men comprised only 4.3 percent of students enrolled at institutions of higher education, the same percentage as in 1976. In 2008, only 47 percent of black...
View ArticleOle Miss Students Burn President Obama Signs In Mini Riot [VIDEO]
President Obama’s victory in being elected for a second term wasn’t great news for everyone. Students at Ole Miss took to the streets to express their disdain with our re-elected president. Even though...
View ArticleBuilding Entrepreneurship for High School Students
The ability to be a successful Entrepreneur takes vision, planning, marketing, branding and networking. Networking practices of physically meeting people, exchanging business cards, phone calls, lunch...
View ArticleSelf taught African Teen impresses M.I.T. (video)
15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone, a country located in northern Africa. Kelvin scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators...
View Article“The Speakeazy” Pilot Episode present by Collegiatevision (CNV)
Write Bros. Films in association with Collegiate NetVision (CNV) Present ‘The Speakeazy.’ Set in the early 20th century, ‘The Speakeazy’ is an urban musical drama that captures the essence of an...
View ArticleDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates 100 years
The nation’s capital is swarming with women wearing crimson and cream, as one of the country’s largest African-American sororities gathers to celebrate 100 years of sisterhood. More than 12,000 members...
View ArticleCam Newton Heads back to School
Way to go Cam! Everyone knows that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers is making sure he doesn’t waste his education. He’s returning to college during the NFL’s...
View ArticleBaltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis inducted into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis has added a new chapter to his life. Lewis the future Hall of Famer was recently seen throwing the hooks after the AFC championship game where they beat the New England...
View ArticleAlpha Roland Martin and Kappa Rev. Jamal Bryant greek debate on Twitter
Did you miss the Twitter battle between @rolandsmartin (Alpha) and @jamalhbryant (Kappa)? Here is your chance to replay the battle as it happened. rolandsmartin Hey @RickeySmiley, can you tell...
View ArticleMost Demanding College Majors
Ever wonder which majors require the most study time? A new survey sheds some insight… By Terence Loose Are you ready to take on school but not sure you’re ready to take on the hours of coursework and...
View ArticleNFL star Nnamdi Asomugha gives the gift of education
NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha distinguishes himself both on and off the field. The Philadelphia Eagles player was featured on The Today Show’s Extra Yard for his passion for helping others. Dubbed “Senator”...
View Article100 percent of Urban Prep seniors college-bound for 4th year in row
NBC Chicago - Urban Prep Academy is continuing its record of success. For the last three years, all graduation seniors from the charter school’s Englewood campus have been college bound. This year, the...
View ArticleAlpha Phi Alpha hit with another Hazing Lawsuit
Virginia State University has been rocked by yet another hazing allegation. This time around, it involves Alpha Phi Alpha, the nation’s first African American Greek-Lettered fraternity, according to...
View ArticleAfrican Students Create Anti-Malaria Soap to win competition
Moctar Dembele (pictured right) and Gerard Niyondiko (pictured) have won the Global Science Venture (GSVC) competition for creating an anti-malaria repellent soap, reports CP-Africa. SEE ALSO: High...
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