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Education department announces new actions on Student Loan Relief

by Howard University News ServiceJanuary 19, 2023January 19, 2023

By Julius Washington, Howard University News Service Department of Education officials recently announced an overhaul of the federal government’s income-driven repayment plan to provide relief to Americans who have taken […]

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Alpha Phi Alpha men of Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter hold 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast

by AFRO StaffJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023

The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter and the Alpha Foundation of Howard County recently held the 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast […]

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Morgan State trounces Coppin State in basketball double-header

by AFRO StaffJanuary 16, 2023January 19, 2023

By AFRO Staff The Morgan State Bears clawed their way to victory in the anticipated annual matchup against crosstown rival Coppin State before an estimated crowd of more than 1,700 […]

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Morgan State researchers chosen for prestigious science and technology fellowships

by AFRO StaffJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

By AFRO Staff Morgan State University is aptly represented among the 300 science and technology professionals selected to join the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s 50th class of […]

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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of the National Association of Social Workers

by AFRO StaffJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By AFRO Staff Morgan State University (MSU) professor Anthony Estreet, Ph.D, has been selected to step into the role of chief executive officer for the National Association of Social Workers […]

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Howard Law students assess United Nations’ progress on sustainable development goals

by Special to the AFRODecember 30, 2022December 30, 2022

By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO The United Nations (UN) recently held the inaugural sessions of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent (PFPAD) in Geneva, Switzerland. A […]

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Gov.-Elect Wes Moore delivers Morgan State University’s commencement speech

by AFRO StaffDecember 24, 2022December 24, 2022

By AFRO Staff Maryland’s first Black Gov-Elect, Wes Moore, delivered the 2022 Fall commencement speech at Morgan State University on Dec. 16.  More than 400 students walked across the stage […]

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Baltimore Choral Arts Society and Morgan State University Choir to usher in Christmas at Baltimore Basilica on MPT

by Reginald WilliamsDecember 23, 2022December 24, 2022

By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Choral Arts Society presents Christmas with Choral Arts, a 29-year-old tradition, featuring holiday music and dramatic readings on Dec. 24. The […]

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Ford Tech Spotlight: Interview with HBCU Hampton Grad Telisha Everett

by Sponsored ContentDecember 19, 2022January 11, 2023

Ford’s mission to build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Supporting HBCUs and driving towards not only attracting but retaining talent from […]

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The Dance Institute of Washington to present ‘The Spirit of Kwanzaa’ at Howard University

by Michelle RichardsonDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO The Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), a minority-led dance organization in the nation’s capital, will stage its annual holiday performance celebrating Kwanzaa, the […]

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Durant Family Foundation gifts Bowie State University $500,000 to transform its basketball arena

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com and Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a […]

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Tips on Choosing the Right University from HBCU Alumni + Ford Executive Ivan Boykin

by Sponsored ContentDecember 14, 2022January 11, 2023

Ford’s dedication goes beyond supporting HBCUs, opening the scope for those to join them in their mission to build a better world.  “Our success isn’t because we’re without weakness or […]

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