By The Associated Press A long-running lawsuit over program disparities between four historically black colleges and traditionally white ones would be settled for $580 million over 10 years, under legislation introduced Feb. 6 by Maryland’s House speaker. The measure would create a special fund for four historically Black colleges and universities, House Speaker Adrienne Jones […]
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Alabama College Opens Home for Amistad Slave Ship Murals
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A historically Black college in Alabama is unveiling a new home for murals that depict a famous revolt by African captives aboard a slave-trading ship more than 180 years ago. Talladega College on Friday was scheduled to dedicate a new museum that will hold paintings which […]
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The Morgan State University Women present ‘Arrive-Survive-Thrive’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CONTACT: Dr. Flossie Windley, 410-655-2025 By AFRO Staff The Morgan State University Women present a Black History Month program on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. in the MSU Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dr. Bernard Keels, dean of the university’s Memorial Chapel, will address the theme of the program: ‘Arrive-Survive-Thrive.’ Music will be […]
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BSU Splits Two Games At Lincoln
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The northern most rivals in the CIAA met at Lincoln University as Bowie State’s men and women split a pair of games in Oxford, Pennsylvania. The Bulldogs men were led by an explosive career high performance, while the women were beaten by a team who made a […]
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Bison Remain Winless in MEAC After Loss To FAMU
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Through the first half of their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference schedule, the Howard Bison men’s basketball team has mastered the art of beating themselves. It’s something that continues to frustrate head coach Kenney Blakeney, but, to his credit, the team is still fighting despite their lack of success. […]
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Spotlight on Botanical Drug Products
By AFRO Staff This award Is a first for Morgan State University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Although not widely known, the vast majority of people in the United States use botanical products on a regular basis, either in dietary supplements or as active ingredients of botanical drugs. The chemical components and biological […]
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Zetas Celebrate, Founders’ Legacy
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Starting Jan. 15, groups of women in deep blue and white apparel, often with Greek lettering, could be spotted throughout D.C. for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Centennial Week. Zeta’s International Centennial President Valerie Hollingsworth Baker kicked off the week with an unveiling of an exclusive line of […]
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Bowie HBCU Review: Bowie State Tips Off MLK Weekend By Sweeping Shaw
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com A dose of home cooking was just what the doctor ordered for Bowie State as the frigid holiday weekend tipped off a two-game basketball homestand against the Shaw Bears after their tough road trip to the Carolinas. The Bulldogs swept the men’s and women’s games before the […]
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Sports Review: Yale Visits Howard For MLK Day Matinee
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The intersection of sports and civil rights achievements came together for a uniquely ironic celebration on Dr. Martin Luther King’s federal holiday. At the end of Yale’s 89-75 win over Howard in Northwest, D.C., Bulldogs coach James Jones and Bison coach Kenny Blakeney shared a long, respectful […]
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5K Moves To National Mall
By Mark F. Gray Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) from local and regional alumni association chapters are taking over the National Mall in early July. The DC HBCU Alumni Alliance will host its “8th Annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day,” however the event’s location is moving from Howard […]
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HBCU Lawsuit: Advocates Continue Legal Fight
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Students, alumni, friends and advocates of Maryland’s four HBCU’s have gathered in recent weeks with a new plan of action to ensure the State of Maryland complies with court orders to address an historic pattern of discrimination impacting Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University and […]
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Regents Put Texas Southern University President On Leave
By The Associated Press A historically Black college in Houston says it has placed its president on administrative leave. The Board of Regents at Texas Southern University announced Jan. 10 that Austin A. Lane was put on leave with pay. Texas Southern University president Austin A. Lane. (Courtesy Photo) The board did not offer a […]
