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General Discussion Forum / Re: Kay Ivey on The Vaccine

« on: Today at 02:27:00 PM »

Where did Alabama find her? Homegirl is kuntry. 

Wilcox County.

Wilcox is where she grew up but her roots is from Monroe County.  Her paternal grandfather was a straight up genuine man.

 

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General Discussion Forum / Tuskegee University has selected a new president

« on: Today at 01:35:34 PM »

Dr. Charlotte P. Morris elected as 9th President of Tuskegee University by Board of Trustees
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/dr-charlotte-p-morris-elected-as-9th-president-of-tuskegee-university-by-board-of-trustees

 

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The Drum / Cheyney announces partnership with Ghana univ. its first international pairing

« on: Today at 01:28:08 PM »

It’s one of several partnerships that Cheyney University has begun cultivating in the last few years to strengthen the university and enrich education for students.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/cheyney-university-partnership-ghana-exchange-20210723.html?

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The Drum / Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms named HBCU ELI fellow

« on: Today at 01:17:04 PM »

Atlanta Mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms has been named the first-ever HBCU Executive Leadership Institute honorary fellow at Clark Atlanta University.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/26/mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-named-hbcu-eli-fellow/

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Sports Forum / After Olympics rejection, swimwear brand Soul Cap will try again to bring...

« on: Today at 01:13:02 PM »

...inclusivity to sport

International Swimming Federation apologizes to Soul Cap for the dismissal of its Tokyo Olympics application
https://theundefeated.com/features/after-olympics-rejection-swimwear-brand-soul-cap-will-try-again-to-bring-inclusivity-to-sport/

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General Discussion Forum / Edward Waters University Backs Off of Required Vaccines

« on: Today at 01:08:58 PM »

Edward Waters University, in Florida, on Friday backed off a vaccine requirement opposed by students, News4Jax reported...
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2021/07/26/edward-waters-u-backs-required-vaccines

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General Discussion Forum / Will ‘Income Insurance’ Attract (College) Transfer Students?

« on: Today at 01:06:03 PM »

Augustana College hopes so. It is launching a pilot to test the idea.
https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2021/07/26/augustana-offers-income-insurance-recruit-transfer-students

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General Discussion Forum / Name Changes for Several Virginia Community Colleges

« on: Today at 01:02:28 PM »

The Virginia State Board of Community Colleges made a slew of decisions Thursday about name changes for local institutions named after public figures who owned slaves or promoted racist policies such as school segregation...
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2021/07/26/name-changes-several-virginia-community-colleges

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Sports Forum / From Football Coach to College President

« on: July 23, 2021, 09:55:16 AM »

Roger Hughes is one of a growing number of university presidents who came into the role from outside academia.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/07/23/doane-universitys-next-president-former-football-coach

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Sports Forum / Darius Leonard expected to sign record deal with Colts

« on: July 22, 2021, 07:22:52 PM »

Darius Leonard and the Colts have been in contract talks for months now and a big payday looks to be around the corner for the linebacker.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/22/darius-leonard-expected-to-sign-record-deal-with-colts/

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Sports Forum / Jason Cable leaving SWAC office to take over at Alabama State

« on: July 22, 2021, 07:21:05 PM »

Cable takes over for the outgoing Jennifer L. Williams.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/22/jason-cable-leaving-swac-office-to-take-over-at-alabama-state/

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Sports Forum / Re: Texas and Oklahoma...

« on: July 21, 2021, 05:49:46 PM »

Hmmm...

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Sports Forum / Bethune-Cookman ready for the SWAC Culture

« on: July 21, 2021, 04:55:30 PM »

The Bethune-Cookman University football program is ready to embrace the deep south culture of football in the SWAC.

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Sports Forum / SWAC commissioner fires strong warning to athletes at media day

« on: July 21, 2021, 11:36:20 AM »

"I urge all student-athletes to get vaccinated. If you're not, you're not going to be able to finish the season," said SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland.
https://hbcusports.com/2021/07/20/you-must-get-vaccinated-swac-commissioner-fires-strong-warning-to-athletes-at-media-day/

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Sports Forum / Crystal Dunn feels ‘like someone has dimmed my light’

« on: July 21, 2021, 11:19:39 AM »

Even as she appears in her second Olympics, Dunn faces problems common to Black women
https://theundefeated.com/features/crystal-dunn-one-of-the-worlds-best-soccer-players-feels-like-someone-has-dimmed-my-light/