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New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt
New York Amsterdam News- College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal…
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Biden to Graduates of Historically Black Howard University: US History Hasn’t Been a ‘Fairy Tale’
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history…
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Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles graduates from college, fulfills promise to late mother
Todd Bowles kept a promise to his late mother and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach is now a college graduate.…
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make…
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Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’
THE AFRO — He told the graduates they feed his optimism for the future. “You’re part of the most gifted,…
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Changes planned for College Board’s Black history class
THE AFRO- The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an…
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Black athletes gather at Bowie State University for straight talk about racial and social justice in sports
THE AFRO- Bowie State University recently held the fifth annual UMPC Social Justice Alliance Symposium in honor of Second Lt.…
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Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship to Announce Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: The Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will launch a…
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Supreme Court’s latest decision on student loans brings relief to some
The Afro- For some borrowers nationwide, student loan payments may soon be a thing of the past. That’s because recently,…
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The Arc Jacksonville and FSCJ First-of-Its Kind Vocational Intellectual and Developmental Differences Career Campus Certification Program
Free Press of Jacksonville- The Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind…
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CSUSB Professor Honored at Leading While Female Conference
The Los Angeles Sentinel- Angela Clark-Louque, a professor of educational leadership and technology in the James R. Watson and Judy…
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Branville Bard Jr. to serve as inaugural police chief of JHPD
The Afro- Johns Hopkins University announced today that Vice President of Public Safety Branville Bard Jr. will serve as the…
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Cancer Advocates Go Grassroots
Free Press of Jacksonville- CaRE2’s Community Health Education team led by Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) coordinator Ileana…
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Activist Angela Davis to Speak at CSUSB April 17
THE AFRO- Angela Davis, American political activist, philosopher, academic and author, will visit Cal State San Bernardino on April 17.…
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Celebrating the Life of Legendary Saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan
New Orleans Data News Weekly- Legendary Saxophonist Sir Edward “Kidd” Jordan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in…
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Divittorio Hits Pinch Hit Grand Slam in Ninth; Coppin State Baseball Falls at Maryland Eastern Shore, 5-4
THE AFRO- SALISBURY, Md: A pinch hit grand slam by Anthony Divittorio was not enough as Coppin State’s baseball team…
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Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center theatre named for Dionne Warwick
THE AFRO- Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) now bears the name of internationally renowned singer, Dionne Warwick. In…
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6 of 8 Ivy Leagues will soon have women as presidents
THE AFRO- While women make up about 60% of undergraduate as well as master’s and doctoral students in the U.S.,…
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Black Women in Leadership in Greene County
The Greene County Democrat- Black women in leadership in Greene County
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Groups Support Black Parents and Students
The Precinct Reporter News Group- Critical race theory in school curriculum stirs up resistance everywhere, and that’s where Trina Greene…
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The rebirth of golf at Florida’s oldest HBCU
The Afro- The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of…
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Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation, as…
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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
THE AFRO- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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Howard University to host 2023 HBCU Rugby Classic and Music Festival
The Afro- From March 31 to April 1 Howard University will hold the annual rugby showcase that includes teams from…
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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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Coppin State Baseball Splits NEC Doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson
THE AFRO- Brett Curran tied a school-record for hits in a game in the opener and Josh Hankins drove in…
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Coppin State Softball Rallies for Win in Series Opener Against Howard
The Afro- Coppin State’s softball team rallied for five runs in the sixth to defeat Howard University, 6-4 in the…
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Conservative Groups Don’t Speak for All Moms
The Afro- The far-right group Moms for Liberty is a marquee example with an especially insidious name. The group is…
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STEM vs. STEAM: advocating for the return of art and music in school curriculums
The Afro- For the past twenty-five years, funding cuts to music programs in public schools have been on the rise,…
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Howard University opens first JPMorgan Chase campus branch in the country
The Afro- JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking…
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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement
THE AFRO- The Johns Hopkins School of Education has announced that the Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, the CEO…
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Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
The Afro- Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was…
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Bad and bougie: Black women are taking up space in luxurious living
The Afro- Historically, Black communities are kept from enjoying the finer things in life due to sometimes a lack of…
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50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator
Barbara Jean Smith has been a faculty member with the Bowie State University School of Education for 50 years. That’s…
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20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State
THE AFRO- At the expo, students can be accepted to a college on the spot, have their college application fees…
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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
The Afro- The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on…
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Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
THE AFRO- Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director…
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Blk Swan honors Morgan State University alum Dia Simms
THE AFRO- On Feb. 23, the co-owners of Baltimore’s Blk Swan were proud to honor Morgan State University alum Dia…
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Black history isn’t ‘controversial,’ it’s real life
By Svante Myrick Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs and atrocities. Yet, Black…
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Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…
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Coppin State University to Receive $1 Million in Grants from BGE to Support Students in STEM
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University has received a $1,000,000 grant from BGE to support the educational goals of Coppin…
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Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increase the pipeline of Black male educators
THE AFRO- The U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program recently awarded more than $1.5 million…
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Florida is just the latest battlefield in Republicans’ war on education
The Afro- It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the…
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships
THE AFRO- Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band…
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Biden’s student loan forgiveness program remains on pause, many borrowers hope for relief
The Afro- President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education announced their three-part plan to provide assistance to working…
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PRESS ROOM: Hampton University is Proud to Announce the Hampton University Repertory Theatre: The First and Only Professional Theatre Company Housed at an HBCU
The Afro- Hampton, Va. – Hampton University has again distinguished itself in establishing the Hampton University Repertory Theatre to provide…
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Avoid These Top 10 Common Financial Mistakes
The Afro- A Federal Reserve study found that many Americans would have difficulty coming up with $400 to cover an…
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A time to learn: the importance of cherishing Black history
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my…
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First Black woman to lead United Way Worldwide visits Baltimore, explores local impact in Brooklyn and Curtis Bay neighborhoods
The Afro- Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman to head United Way Worldwide, visited South Baltimore on Feb. 7…
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Black Excellence Celebrated at Annual Image Awards
Free Press of Jacksonville- The 2023 Jacksonville Image Awards kicked off Black History Month at the Wilson Center for the…
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