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The Drum / Tuskegee University named part of first HBCU Research Center

« on: Today at 04:56:37 PM »

...Tuskegee’s participation is part of its Strategic Plan goal for research, innovation and entrepreneurship to move to the R2 classification outlined by Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. R2 universities have “high research activity,” which means they award at least 20 research doctoral degrees annually and have at least $5 million in total research expenditures...
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-named-part-of-first-hbcu-research-center

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General Discussion Forum / Crypto marketing attracted a disproportionate number of Black investors...

« on: Today at 12:06:03 PM »

...Here’s why.
https://www.marketplace.org/2023/02/03/crypto-marketing-attracted-a-disproportionate-number-of-black-investors-heres-why/

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General Discussion Forum / Re: GRAMMY Winners; THE Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands...

« on: Today at 10:33:12 AM »

 

https://twitter.com/TSUedu/status/1622376161832583170?

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Sports Forum / Lincoln University of Missouri Brings Back Baseball

« on: Yesterday at 08:14:33 PM »

The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced on January 26 that Lincoln University of Missouri has been admitted to the Conference for full-time membership, following a vote of approval by the GLVC Council of Presidents. In addition to transitioning into the GLVC, the university announced that it will bring back the baseball program...
https://blackcollegenines.com/lincoln-university-of-missouri-brings-back-baseball/

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General Discussion Forum / The city left behind in Mississippi’s welfare scandal

« on: February 03, 2023, 07:38:19 PM »

Brett Favre’s ventures got millions. Who didn’t? Hattiesburg’s Black community.
https://andscape.com/features/the-city-left-behind-in-mississippis-welfare-scandal/

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Sports Forum / Morgan State loads up on DMV talent in Damon Wilson’s first class

« on: February 03, 2023, 02:38:01 PM »

The first Morgan State recruiting class under Damon Wilson has Baltimore, Maryland and DC well-represented.
https://hbcugameday.com/2023/02/03/morgan-state-loads-up-on-dmv-talent-in-damon-wilsons-first-class/

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Sports Forum / Fisk Gymnastics Team To Be Subject Of New Docuseries (HBCU Buzz)

« on: February 02, 2023, 08:35:35 PM »

The Fisk University Lady Gym Dogs are set to be the subject of a new docuseries from filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and independent studio wiip.
https://hbcubuzz.com/2023/02/fisk-gymnastics-team-to-be-subject-of-new-docuseries/

 

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Sports Forum / Inside Langston basketball's epic turnaround from 1-27 to 21-1 (The Oklahoman)

« on: February 02, 2023, 08:27:19 PM »

Chris Wright spent four years coaching basketball at Talladega College, an Historically Black College or University. Wright felt the pull to another HBCU school.

And Langston basketball hasn’t been the same since...

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2023/02/02/hbcu-basketball-langston-lions-naia-title-contender-chris-wright/69864672007/

 

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Sports Forum / Re: Howard University's Myles Simon Wins Fourth NEC Swimmer of the Week

« on: February 02, 2023, 08:00:13 PM »

PLEASE SEE THE ARTICLE IN THE "FAN OF THE YEAR" EDITION (FEB 2023) OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE.  IT HAS AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY SWIMMING TEAMS BY ROBERT SANCHEZ.  JUST GOT IT IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY AND HAVEN'T FINISHED READING IT YET. 

How the Only All-Black Team in College Swimming Became the Sport's Hottest Ticket
https://www.si.com/college/2023/02/01/howard-swimming-daily-cover

 

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Sports Forum / Re: Winston-Salem State moves double-header to Wake Forest

« on: February 02, 2023, 05:06:35 PM »

Best HBCU hoops rivalry?

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General Discussion Forum / Man let son, 6, play with his phone. Then $1K vanished.

« on: February 02, 2023, 04:57:45 PM »

A boy ordered $1,000 worth of takeout from Grubhub on his dad's phone
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/boy-ordered-1-000-worth-231452240.html

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The Drum / Millions of HS students don't fill out financial aid forms and leave billions...

« on: February 02, 2023, 04:46:39 PM »

...on the table

You can't get federal grants unless you fill out the FAFSA.
https://www.marketplace.org/2023/01/31/millions-of-high-schoolers-dont-fill-out-financial-aid-forms-and-leave-billions-on-the-table/

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Sports Forum / Morehouse College to hire alumnus, FBS assistant as coach

« on: February 02, 2023, 03:09:45 PM »

Multiple sources indicate Gerard Wilcher, an assistant at Rice University and Morehouse College alumnus, will be the next head coach.
https://hbcugameday.com/2023/02/02/morehouse-college-to-hire-alumnus-fbs-assistant-as-coach/

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General Discussion Forum / Why is autism becoming more common?

« on: February 02, 2023, 03:05:39 PM »

Autism diagnosis rates tripled in less than two decades. What does that mean for schools?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/autism-diagnosis-rates-tripled-less-100015579.html

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General Discussion Forum / Expert throws cold water on popular cash saving strategy

« on: February 02, 2023, 03:03:51 PM »

Americans prefer to cling to cash after shaken by stock market volatility
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/americans-prefer-to-cling-to-cash-after-shaken-by-stock-market-volatility-151142577.html