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HBCU Professor’s Book Initiative Tackles Child Literacy and Hair Bullying

Ashley Brown — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a passionate educator and advocate for children’s welfare, has embarked on a mission to address two alarming issues facing young students: low literacy rates and the epidemic of hair bullying, particularly among Black children. When she discovered that one in three children were not reading at grade level and learned of […]

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James Patterson Foundation Gifts HBCU $75K for Aspiring Writers and Educators

Ashley Brown — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0000

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced a significant contribution of $75,000 from The Patterson Family Foundation. This gift will fund ten scholarships for first-year undergraduate and graduate students with aspirations in writing or teaching writing for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each scholarship, valued at $7,500, is designed to assist full-time students as they […]

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HBCU Grad Launches Unique Bookstore and Wellness Boutique in Atlanta

Ashley Brown — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:15:00 +0000

In a remarkable fusion of literature and wellness, Dr. Viola Lanier, a distinguished Morehouse School of Medicine graduate, has opened A Better Today Books & Boutique in Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta. Officially opened on Nov. 30, this innovative establishment stands out for its commitment to promoting reading and holistic well-being. A Better Today is […]

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‘Grandfather of Black Basketball’ Celebrated at HBCU Book Event

Ashley Brown — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:30:00 +0000

As part of Homecoming Week at the University of the District of Columbia, an inspiring evening unfolded on Nov. 14, 2024, as Edwin Bancroft Henderson II gathered with community members to celebrate the legacy of his grandfather, E.B. Henderson—an iconic figure in sports and civil rights. The event, hosted by UDC’s College of Arts & […]

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HBCU Professor’s Books Address Grief in Young Hearts

Ashley Brown — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:37:45 +0000

In a heartfelt initiative aimed at helping children navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss, Dr. Linda Holloway, a professor at Alabama State University, has authored two groundbreaking children’s books: “Little Miss Linda Copes with Divorce” and “Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Death.” With over 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Holloway recognized the […]

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Book Celebrates the Legacy of SC State University First Ladies

Ashley Brown — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:39:06 +0000

In a heartfelt gathering during Homecoming weekend, several first ladies of South Carolina State University reunited on campus for a special book signing event featuring the newly published “Mr. President, I’ve Got Your Back! First Ladies of South Carolina State University.” This book, co-authored by Abbiegail Hamilton Hugine and former dean Mary Smalls, highlights the […]

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Morehouse College Senior DaQuan Brown Launches Children’s Book to Empower Black Boys

Ashley Brown — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:43:15 +0000

Daquan Brown's “Just Like You!: ABC Edition” invites young Black boys to dream big, showcasing an array of professions.

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Bowie State Senior Writes New Book to help Teens with Conflict Resolution

HBCU Editors — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:33:39 +0000

Kiarah Michelle Williams, a senior print journalism major at Bowie State University senior has written a new book called "Forever Friends" to help teens navigate the ups and downs of friendship.

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N.C. A&T Grad, Father Takes Another ‘Journee’ In Second Book

Vanessa Roberson — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:48:48 +0000

Author and entertainment executive Fred Whitaker is inviting us to “Come on a Journee with Me to D.C.” in his new book, written alongside his sister Courtney Whitaker! As the father of a young daughter, he has sought to highlight the value that Black fathers have in the lives of their children, and how their […]

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From A US Marshal And Central Intelligence Officer To Real Estate: An Author’s Life Lessons

Vanessa Roberson — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:11:01 +0000

It’s the small choices that we make day after day that truly determine our success and define who we are. For author and real estate entrepreneur Antonio Buchanan, it paid to have education at the forefront. Valuing his studies led him across the globe and later to buying homes. Although it’s unconventional, there’s no doubt […]

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