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HBCU Harris–Stowe State University Creates College Of STEM To Meet Demand For ‘The Fastest Growing Degree Field’ On Campus
“Harris-Stowe has an exemplary track record of generating positive impact, strong outcomes and enhanced possibilities for underrepresented and under-resourced students,”…
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Tech
LegacyShift Partners With Connecticut State Agency To Make Mentorship And Coaching More Accessible
Appiah’s sentiments prove why platforms like LegacyShift — created alongside co-founder Isaac Babu-Boateng — are pivotal. The platform is designed…
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Black Business
One Black Family Claims California Took Their Land for a State Park 75 Years Ago, Now They’re Fighting to Get It Back.
Rufus Burgess arrived in California in the late 1840s and built a fortune during the Gold Rush. Having once been…
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Politics
HBCUs Morgan State and Xavier To Open Medical Schools: 5 Things to Know
There will be two more medical schools in the U.S. at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Xavier University in…
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Politics
Deion Sanders Sets The Record Straight In Press Conference On Why He Left Jackson State University
Former pro football player Deion Sanders received significant backlash when he announced he was leaving his coaching position at Historically…
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Tech
Chris Paul Graduates From HBCU Winston-Salem State Nearly 20 Years After Leaving Wake Forest For The NBA
Now, Paul is officially a part of the HBCU family. On Dec. 16, after his team won against the Los…
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Tech
Wiz Khalifa Was Once Arrested For Cannabis Use In Pennsylvania — Now, Khalifa Kush Is Expanding To The State
Expanding to Pennsylvania is a nod to Khalifa’s roots in Pittsburgh. The rapper, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, lived in Germany,…
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Tech
Morgan State University Set To Become The First HBCU To Open A Medical School In 45 Years
According to D’Souza, students will receive training that cannot be found everywhere. “It’s going to have a strong emphasis on…
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Reparations
New York State Follows California In Push For Reparations: 3 Things To Know
Pro-reparations lawmakers in New York are inspired by the progress of California’s historic task force. They have renewed their fight…
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Tech
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Lingerie Brand Fined $1M In The State Of California
The Barbados superstar’s brand is accused of misleading customers by enrolling them in a VIP program, automatically engaging in recurring…
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