When Southern University Jaguar defensive back Jamaal Ali Martin decided to be the best he could be academically, he never had a vision of being anything other than a very good college student.
“It was solely to prove everybody who doubted me, ...
Posted Monday, December 8th 2014 at 3:38PM
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In case you have been hearing something that sounds like a large mosquito floating above the Jackson State University, it’s the handiwork of a group of engineering students as part of a senior class project.
Frederick Burns, Fredicus Funchess, J ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2014 at 11:06AM
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Calling it one of his greatest accomplishments, Southern University and A&M College’s Dr. David Porter recently had his article on the origins of the English language included in an internationally prestigious publication in England.
The article ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2014 at 10:29AM
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By Blacks In Tech
Past #BITTechTalk guest (episode #52 Ras Pi’s and Robots), Dr. Andrew Williams speaks at TEDx and shares a surprising revelation Steve Jobs made about the number of black engineers at Apple and his determination to make a change. Dr. Williams also shares the journey of the Spe ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2014 at 7:53AM
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No one can push you or put a smile on your face like you can.
Just experiment. Take one day to see how many others
can cheer for you, or give you compliments, or pat you
on the back after a job well done.
Then tally up how many times you have the ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2014 at 7:36AM
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#HAPPY is a cover of Pharrell's "Happy," produced and arranged by Brent Hoyte, a student at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. #Happy Features Lead Vocals from Britni Chisolm and Theron "Therry" Thomas. It also features background vocals from Ciara Kai Scott, Rachel Williams, Devin O'Bannon, ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 2:27PM
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No one really wants another scarf this holiday season.
We polled the men of Business Insider to see what gifts would put the biggest grins on their faces, and then picked our favorite items to match their wishes.
From kitchen gadgets to electr ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 2:18PM
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The Hampton University women’s basketball team appeared to be on its way to its first win of the season Tuesday morning in Stabler Arena, but Lehigh used a late second-half push to emerge with an 85-67 win.
The Lady Pirates fell to 0-5 on the se ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 1:18PM
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When Cheryl Miller was still young enough that she could only dream about being one of the greatest basketball players in the world, her mother, Carrie Miller, rarely got to see her play. Cheryl's mother would take her younger brother, Reggie Miller, ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 1:16PM
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The MSU Chapter of Psi Chi was recently featured in “Eye on Psi Chi” a publication of Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. The article highlights the history of the MSU Psi Chi chapter, including the distinction of being the se ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:50AM
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Posted by: Morgan State News
Senior guard Blake Bozeman of the Morgan State men’s basketball team was recently named to the 2015 Allstate NABC and WBCA Good Works Team, announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
The National Association of Bas ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:47AM
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It's that time of year when everyone is running around panicking because soon they'll have to wear shorts or a bathing suit. Here are some tips to get yourself in shape without costing a fortune.
Gyms
Gyms are horribly expensive but usually have ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:31AM
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Xavier University of Louisiana scored 10 consecutive points in the final five minutes Wednesday to earn a 52-45 women's basketball victory against LeMoyne-Owen.
Vinnie Briggs and Whitney Gathright scored 13 points apiece for the Gold Nuggets (6-4) ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:24AM
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Courtesy Tennessee State Sports Information
Wed, December 03, 2014
Photo courtesy of Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nick Tharsher was named the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year by College Sports Madness on W ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:17AM
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Wed, December 03, 2014
Photo courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Although Nashville has been her home for the past few years, and Tennessee State volleyball has been her life, Il ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:13AM
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David Person, '85, has been selected as one of Huntsville's 10 Most Influential People for 2014. He was selected by the reporting staff of al.com, who chose non-elected individuals who they believe have made an impact on the Huntsville and Madison Co ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:11AM
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Charles White, finance student in the Business and Information Systems Department, and financial vice president of the United Student Movement, recently participated in Duke University's 2014 Summer Institute, as part of the Ph.D. Pipeline Opportunit ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:09AM
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On December 2, Oakwood University participated in a world wide celebration known as Giving Tuesday. Coming just four days after Black Friday, and a day after Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day set aside to donate time, food, or money to charities, ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2014 at 9:07AM
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By Jeremy Diamond, CNN
Tourists flocking to Washington, D.C., hoping to get a glimpse of President Barack Obama might not get the chance to see him in person -- but they can now get pretty close thanks to the Smithsonian Institution.
The first- ...
Posted Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 at 1:38PM
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Jackson State University students participated in the nationwide “Hands Up Walkout” protest on the main campus in Jackson on Monday.
Gathering at 12:01 p.m. on Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Plaza, about 100 students peacefully marched abut 100 yards ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 at 3:22PM
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The 2014 Toyota SWAC Experience is a series of videos capturing moments of the 2014 football season that leads you up to the Toyota SWAC Football Championship. Judgment Day is this Saturday December 6 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of head coach Jay Hopson and t ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 at 1:45PM
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How to Approach Roommate Problems . . . Or Know When It's Time to Switch
By Kelci Lynn Lucier
College Life Expert
Frustrated with your roommate? Think he or she might be frustrated with you? Roommate conflicts are, unfortunately, part of man ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 at 10:17AM
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Grilled cheese, by itself, can be a satisfying and filling meal. When combined with a warm cup of tomato soup, however, it turns into something fantastic. Fortunately, knowing how cook grilled cheese and tomato soup -- even in your residence hall -- ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 at 10:12AM
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MANNERS that is...
Practicing the art of being grateful and thankful is a skill
that will keep many doors open for us.
We did not have to be granted the gift of waking up today,
but grace was given and we are alive.
Thank you is like an expr ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 at 9:29AM
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This holiday season, you can keep your dollars in the community and find the perfect gifts for everyone.
In Swahili the term for cooperative economics—to build and maintain black institutions—is “Ujamaa.” In an age when many black-owned businesses have been forced to shutter, there isn’t a better ...
Posted Monday, December 1st 2014 at 2:04PM
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