Harvard’s World Champion Debate Team Loses to New York Inmates
*Months after winning a national title, Harvard’s debate team has fallen to a group of New York inmates. The …
Cassi Davis, Stephen Bishop to Host NAASC Scholarship Brunch
*(Atlanta) The Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) will celebrate more than …
Memo to Publisher McGraw-Hill: ‘Slaves’ Were Not ‘Workers’ (Watch)
*“Erasure is real y’all!!! Teach your children the truth!!!” That is what one African American mother in Texas is …
Take 6 Records ABC’s for ‘Reba to the Rescue’ [Watch]
*Take 6, the most award winning jazz, pop and R&B acapella group in the world, recorded “ABCs” for their likenesses …
The Pulse of Entertainment: ‘He Named Me Malala’ Shows We All Can be Brave
*“I have two daughters. When I read about Malala, the father/daughter story, a universal story I wanted to know more …
Pharrell Williams Donates 50,000 Books to Disadvantaged Kids
*Pharrell Williams is backing a new literacy campaign aimed toward children in need. The singer has teamed with …
Black Students Rally in Defense of White Teacher Who Used N-Word in Class
*Black and white students alike are rushing to the defense of their history teacher, Lynne Pierce, who has come under …
How Leonardo Hudson’s Language App (Seln) is Disrupting a $120 Billion Industry
*With over 100,000 customers worldwide, Seln is starting to complete its mission of connecting the world through …
Clark Atlanta Gets Credit Review: Outlook Stable Despite Poorer Rating
*Atlanta —Clark Atlanta University (CAU) received notice of its credit rating review by Moody’s Investor Service …
FLOTUS and Beyoncé Impress Huge Crowd at Global Citizen Festival
*It was night full of memorable moments as First lady Michelle Obama and Beyoncé were among the celebrities, world …
AfricanAncestry.com Launches ‘The Ultimate Selfie’ Student Program
*Washington, DC – We all know that Selfies can be manufactured, self-impressions of how we want the world to see us. …
Fordham, Marquette Universities Rescind Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degrees
*Bill Cosby has had two more honorary degrees snatched back due to his multiple accusations of sexual assault. In …
Dreadlocks Wearing ‘White’ Daughter is Being ‘Racially Profiled’ Says Mom
*Problems seem to have arisen for a Utah girl on a spiritual journey. Caycee Cunningham studied abroad in Guatamala and …
Odyssey Media Launches ‘In The Black’ Tour for Women Entrepreneurs + Professionals Transitioning
*New York, New York — Odyssey Media announced today the launch of their fall 2015 Tour “In the Black”, a …
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Appointed Director of Physical Fitness & Lifestyle Coach at ECP
*Ft Lauderdale, FL— Olympic legend and philanthropic leader Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been named the Director of …
