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Texas Southern University’s “Maroon & Gray Affair” raises over $800,000 for scholarships

Press ReleaseMay 1, 2017

Great news for TSU! Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance.... Read More...

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The day Spelman College became a gateway for black women

N.W.A. ContributorApril 11, 2017

Formerly known as Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman College opened its doors for African-American women on April 11, 1881. Ranked as the number one historically black college in the United States, Spelman College is the first, oldest, private, and liberal arts historically black college opened to African-American women. ... Read More...

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Texas Southern University students reenact Houston’s first sit-in

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 18, 2017

It was only 56 years ago when students at Texas Southern University took a stand against racial segregation in their community. In 1960, a group of students came together to organize a peaceful protest to end discrimination and take a pledge for equality. Today, Texas Southern University students are showing they haven't forgotten that sacrifice and commitment towards racial equality. ... Read More...

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The time is always now! Howard University celebrates 150 Years!

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 3, 2017

Even though the month of February is over, Black History never ceases to exist. March 2, 2017 marks Howard’s Sesquicentennial Year! Yes, Howard University is celebrating their 150th anniversary! Thanks to the 17th president, Andrew Johnson, Howard was approved as a chartered university.... Read More...

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Do HBCUs still matter?

N.W.A. ContributorJanuary 21, 2017

There has been a popular debate over the longstanding PWI versus HBCU conversation. Predominately white institutions or PWIs are the institutions that have a student body made up of predominately non-black students. HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities, serve the black student population in achieving the same success as their white counterparts. What do you think? ... Read More...

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Confirmed: HBCU band of Talladega College will perform at Trump inauguration

N.W.A. EditorJanuary 3, 2017

Howard University will not perform for the Trump inauguration, but we know of one HBCU that probably will. Talladega College, the oldest private historically black college of Alabama, may be in attendance to perform for the historical occasion.... Read More...

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