The death of Florida A&M Drum Major Robert Champion has reignited the age-old discussion surrounding hazing and initiation practices amongst college students. Last week, three…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday he wants the president of Florida A&M University suspended amid multiple investigations spurred by the death of a drum major in a suspected case of hazing. SEE ALSO: Can You Guess Merriam-Webster’s Word Of The Year?
For all of the tears shed and pain felt in the aftermath of Robert Champion’s death, it is likely that the practice of hazing will continue. We need only review the number of young men and women who died before Champion took his final breath. SEE ALSO: Occupy Protesters Shut Down Ports Sandusky’s Last Shot […]
HBCUs could lose as much as $85 million a year in federal support as Congress looks to make deficit-reducing budget cuts, the Root reports. SEE ALSO: All Eight Sandusky Accusers To Testify But now, just when the country needs HBCUs the most, many in Congress want to slash the federal support HBCUs receive by more […]
LITHONIA, Ga. — Robert Champion fell in love with music at about age 6 when he saw a marching band at a parade in downtown Atlanta. So mesmerized by the festivities, he came home, took out pots and pans and started banging away like a little drummer. See also: Man Robs 7-Eleven Dressed As Gumby […]
LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) — Florida A&M University had a “culture of hazing” that led to the recent death of a marching band member, an attorney for the student’s family said Monday. See also:Â Attorney says suit planned in FAMU band death See also: Caribbean Culture Has Infused Miami For Over 100 Years Attorney Christopher Chestnut said […]
Students at Morehouse College are reflecting on the legacy of one of Morehouse’s most famous alumni, Republican GOP candidate, Herman Cain. At a recent political forum at Morehouse students were asked “Does Cain represent the modern Renaissance man of Morehouse?” See Also: My Life As A White Supremacist The L.A. Times reports: Byron Granberry, a […]
“You just cant miss homecoming at Howard!” Those were the words spat out by deceased, legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. who was known to mention the university’s famed event in various songs, and even appeared at a few to perform. This year’s Howard Homecoming began Monday October 10th and runs through this Saturday with the Yardfest, […]
After Herman Cain’s interview with MSNBCs Lawrence O’Donell, more attention has been paid to his time at Morehouse College in Atlanta during the apex of the civil rights movement. Cain had previously said he was a high school student during the civil rights movement and wasn’t old enough to participate, but records show he attended […]
My eyes watered. But my spirit was comforted. I didn’t attend Howard University, but I’ve never been more proud to attend an HBCU than on September 21, 2011. As Troy Davis awaited his fate, HBCU students were fighting to keep him alive. An image I will never forget circulated the ‘net of HU students protesting […]
Earlier this month, the Southern University at Baton Rouge’s Board of Supervisors voted not to declare a financial emergency. In a 6-6 vote, the board decided against declaring financial exigency. Nearly 60 percent of faculty agreed to take voluntary furloughs to balance out the budget. In addition, SU’s enrollment dropped five percent from last year. […]
WASHINGTON — Presidents of several historically Black colleges and universities met with staffers from President Obama’s administration this week. They met at a conference entitled, “HBCUs: Engaging the World Anew” for National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week which is from from September 18-24 Obama Hails The Work Of HBCU’S; Pledges Black College Stimulus HBCU […]
