Rev Jesse Jackson Helps Promote Computer Science – $42,500 Raised for Scholarships and CS-Tech Programs
*Its a go for Computer Science– Rev. Jesse Jackson and his PUSHTech2020 initiative raised $42,500 to support …
Bananas Found Hanging from Nooses at American U. as 1st Black Woman Elected Student President
*Administrators at American University in Washington, DC, are investigating an incident that took place on Monday (May …
Teen Takes Harvard Acceptance Letter to Prom…As Her Date
*When none of Priscilla Samey’s classmates asked her to senior prom, the 17-year-old turned to a more important source …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Damian ‘Football’ Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Riots – Q&A
*On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian “Football” Williams’ mob-persona took center-stage and …
Threat to Kill Black Students at Missouri High School Prompts Protests
*About 200 students and parents protested at a high school in Missouri Wednesday after two students threatened in a …
Baltimore’s ‘ULMII’ National Talent Competition Dominated by Contemporary Gospel Rappers
*Held recently at Security Square Mall in Baltimore the 18th annual “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) entertainment …
Michelle Obama to Celebrate College Signing Day in 1st Post-White House Appearance (Watch)
*Michelle Obama has chosen to share her first public appearance since leaving the White House with college bound high …
Ne-Yo Invests in Coding Academy with Eye On Silicon Valley Diversity
*Ne-Yo is among the boosters for Holberton School, a year-old academy for software engineers that features free tuition …
Beyonce Announces Her New College Fund ‘Formation Scholars’ for Young Women
*Marking the one-year anniversary of her “Lemonade” album being released, Beyonce has announced the launch of a …
Obama at Chicago Forum: ‘So What’s Been Going On While I’ve Been Gone?’
*In his first public appearance since leaving office, former president Barack Obama appeared at a student forum this …
FAMU Announces Spring 2017 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Doctorate Recipients
*Nearly 1,200 Florida A&M University (FAMU) graduates will begin the next chapter of their lives this month as they …
The Pulse of Entertainment: The Heart Knows Best in ‘Gifted’; Ellia English Returns to the Stage
*Fox Searchlight Pictures presents Gifted starring MTV Movie Award winner Chris Evans (Captain America), Academy Award …
College Kid’s Tweet About Stepdad Who Said He’d Never Graduate Goes Viral
*Daivon Reeder, a college student from Detroit, Michigan, decided to celebrate his impending graduation by calling out …
He’s B(ar)aaack: Obama to Make First Post-Presidency Appearance Monday in Chicago
*Fresh from his island vacations, Barack Obama will appear in his Chicago hometown on Monday (Apr 24) for his first …
