September 05, 2022

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Race and Labor: The Roots of Inequality and Solidarity

“Racism is part of our inheritance as Americans. Every city, every state and every region of this country has its own deep history with racism. And so does the labor movement.” –Richard Trumka, Missouri AFL-CIO Convention America’s Declaration of Independence asserts that “all men are created equal” and “that they are endowed by their Creator

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2022 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Returns

Courtesy of Central State University The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic returns to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-4, 2022. After two years of featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the South, this year’s Classic will showcase Ohio’s only HBCU football team, the Central

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Edward Waters University Sees Record 2022 Enrollment Rise

Courtesy of Edward Waters University Overall enrollment at Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning, and first historically black college or university (HBCU)—has increased for the third consecutive year having reached its highest overall enrollment in nearly two decades this fall at nearly 1,200 students. Accordingly, as of the close of its fall registration period on Friday, August

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Hampton Marching Force to Perform at 2022 US Open Event

Courtesy Hampton University The Hampton University Marching Force is headed back to New York City to perform at the US Open. The band will be part of the HBCU Live festivities, which aim to celebrate culture, history, and pride at this historic event. Along the way, The Force will be making several recruitment stops to

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Morris Brown Launches First-Ever Soccer Program Initiative

Courtesy of Morris Brown College Morris Brown College (MBC) is proud to announce its partnership with Boyd Parker Sports Group, Black Soccer Membership Association, and Diaspora Athletic Company to bring soccer to Morris Brown College. This is a partnership that will first bring a club soccer program to the college in an effort to transition

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