Historically Black sororities and fraternities are on the forefront of social justice.Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear: Howard University, one of the nation s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, played a major role in shaping who she is. Her candidacy also propelled her sorority into the spotlight.Harris Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters cheered her on during her run for vice president. Kamala Harris success throughout her career really kind of spotlights the foundation of leadership building that the Divine Nine has done, said Edwin Johnson, a historian and special assistant to the provost at Morgan State University.Alpha Kappa Alpha is one of several historically Black sororities and fraternities called the Divine Nine, the organizations that fall under the national Pan-Hellenic Council. Most of them share the same theme or mission of service to community, scholarship and other positive attributes that you find common on college campuses, Johnson said.
It was overcast and cold the morning of Feb. 13, 2016. On that day Hampton University made history as the first Historically Black Colleges and University to field a men’s NCAA Division I lacrosse team. The news – during Black History Month – was so big that ESPN came to Hampton to provide coverage of the monumental occasion that included interviews with Hampton President Dr. William R. Harvey .
As we celebrate Black History Month, perhaps one of the biggest things we’ve learned in the last year is that it’s a culture that and people who should be celebrated at all times.
Black College Expo offers scholarships, on-the-spot admissions
The County Office of Education is giving hope to students trying to get into college. The Black College Expo is going virtual this year, but theyâre still offering scholarships and on-the-spot admissions.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â The County Office of Education is giving hope to students trying to get into college. The Black College Expo is going virtual this year, but theyâre still offering scholarships and on-the-spot admissions.
Jasmine Walker was accepted against all odds when she attended the expo in 2018. Before then, she always thought college would be out of the question.