Rapper Rich Homie Quan died at an Atlanta hospital on Sept. 5, according to The Associated Press. With a successful career in hip-hop, it’s been recently revealed that the recording artist could have become a professional baseball player as he was offered a sports scholarship to Fort Valley State University, an HBCU in Fort Valley, Georgia.… Continue reading Rich Homie Quan Pursued Music Despite Being Offered Baseball Scholarship To Fort Valley State University
Category: Education
Charles Barkley Makes First Payment Of Promised $1M To New Orleans Prep School
In May, NBA Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley, after seeing “60 Minutes” feature two former students of a New Orleans school revealing the girls used trigonometry to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem, pledged to donate $1 million to the institution. The TNT analyst reportedly sent an installment of $100,000 recently to the school. According to… Continue reading Charles Barkley Makes First Payment Of Promised $1M To New Orleans Prep School
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2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston
The 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhilarating lineup of events and performances, spotlighting the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) marching bands. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” promises a spectacular weekend full of music, education, and… Continue reading 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston
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NBA Player Dennis Smith Jr. Sponsors Upcoming HBCU Golf Tournament
Fayetteville State University has announced that the upcoming McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament will be sponsored by Fayetteville-native and NBA player, Dennis Smith, Jr., and the Two-Six Project. The McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, September 6 at the Gates Four Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville. Funds raised for the tournament will go toward… Continue reading NBA Player Dennis Smith Jr. Sponsors Upcoming HBCU Golf Tournament
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HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th and the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I… Continue reading HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
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Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
Jackson State University (JSU) proudly announces its historic recognition as the recipient of the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This achievement makes JSU the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and the first institution in Mississippi to be honored. The Founder’s Award is presented to institutions significantly contributing to… Continue reading Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
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Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
North Carolina A&T University and Southern University are the first two bands selected to perform at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles Fan voting starts today to select two of six participating bands to be announced on Sept. 10 Tickets for the Feb. 1, 2025 event are now on… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
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Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University
Former NBA player, Charles Barkley has pledged to donate money towards young Black girls at a New Orleans high school and his alma mater, Auburn University to do his part in making sure they get the opportunity to make something of themselves. According to AL.com, the “Inside the NBA” host has pledged to donate $1… Continue reading Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University
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The Rap Snacks Foundation Announces the ‘Boss Up Experience’
The Rap Snacks Foundation, in partnership with WRLDINVSN: Activate Your Vision, is excited to announce that the “Boss Up Experience” is expanding into a multi-city tour! Following the next stop in Dallas on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the tour will continue to Miami from August 31 – September 1, and then to New Orleans from… Continue reading The Rap Snacks Foundation Announces the ‘Boss Up Experience’
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Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
Los Angeles Clippers player, Russell Westbrook has teamed up with Little Kitchen Academy to help children from underserved communities the opportunity to learn culinary skills and food literacy. Westbrook, along with his non-profit organization, Why Not? Foundation has joined the leading Montessori-inspired cooking school to support the efforts to help bring programs to inner city… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ John Stallworth Donates Over $1M To Alabama A&M University
On May 3, a former NFL player donated over one million dollars to his alma mater, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) to help support student scholarships. According to HBCU Gameday, former Pittsburgh Steeler John Stallworth was at the Alabama A&M spring commencement last week to deliver a speech and after doing so, presented the university with… Continue reading Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ John Stallworth Donates Over $1M To Alabama A&M University
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Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts has recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be used to add more than 300 air conditioning units in 10 schools across several schools in the School District of Philadelphia. The schools benefitting from the quarterback’s… Continue reading Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
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The 3rd Annual Strength of a Woman Summit
Co-Hosted by Comedian and Co-Host of The Breakfast Club Jess Hilarious And Award-Winning On-Air Talent, Entertainment Journalist, and Podcaster Gia Peppers NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mary J. Blige, PEPSI®, Live Nation Urban and MVD Inc. announce the talent, official sponsors and exclusive experiences offered at the third annual Strength of a Woman Summit,… Continue reading The 3rd Annual Strength of a Woman Summit
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Scottie Pippen’s Youngest Son, Justin Commits To University Of Michigan
Justin Pippen, the youngest son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has announced that he will be playing basketball for the University of Michigan this upcoming semester. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JP (@justinpippen) According to The Athletic, Justin appeared with his father, Scottie, who was the Robin… Continue reading Scottie Pippen’s Youngest Son, Justin Commits To University Of Michigan
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Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington
Rosalind Ellington has seen countless changes throughout her career journey. In persevering through her education and career challenges, she has managed to come full circle undaunted, and in a position to give back what she’s learned. Although her experience and perspective is that of a Black woman, many can identify with Ellington’s human experience in… Continue reading Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington
