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As the nation is celebrating Black History Month, The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education—students, alumni and friends of Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore-- the State of Maryland, and federal district judge Catherine C. Blake have an opportunity to make Black college history and change the course of the State and the nation relative to the valuation of and investment in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).more
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Celebrate Black History Month
Originally published February 16, 2012As the nation is celebrating Black History Month, The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education—students, alumni and friends of Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore-- the State of Maryland, and federal district judge Catherine C. Blake have an opportunity to make Black college history and change the course of the State and the nation relative to the valuation of and investment in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).more
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Editorial
January 11, 2012 -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” When he unknowingly signed onto the fight for civil rights for “Negroes,” he had no idea the hope he brought to those who’d been down trodden so long they didn’t know where to find “up.” Without the bells and whistles...more
December 14, 2011 -
On behalf of the employees and volunteers at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System, I would like to thank our veterans for their military service and to wish them and their families a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. more
November 09, 2011 -
For more than 230 years, our brave service men and women have underwritten our freedom by duty, honor and selfless service. Come Nov. 11, Americans everywhere will give pause on Veterans Day to honor our men and women who have served in the armed forces.more
September 03, 2011 -
The AFRO presents its official endorsements for candidates running for election in Baltimore City this Fall 2011.more
June 02, 2011 -
In 2006, a group (the “Coalition”) consisting of friends and supporters, alumni and students of some of the area’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) organized to initiate action they individually and collectively believed needed to be taken to address inequities which the State has for too long failed to correct.more
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Have You Seen This Yet?
December 05, 2011 -
The greeting on your website says, "we are looking forward to hearing from you", but I'm not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain.more
November 03, 2011 -
The greeting on your website says, "we are looking forward to hearing from you", but I'm not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain.more
September 06, 2011 -
A timeline of actions by our Presidents which helped the United States land in the economic situation it is in today, going back to Ronald Reagan.more
June 15, 2011 -
Can you guess which national organization houses more criminally-involved participants?more
April 07, 2011 -
Students interested in financing their education should consult this large list of scholarships, with available funds totalling over $25,000,000.more
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Commentary
February 16, 2012 -
The first two months of this year have brought millions of Americans - and our nation - good economic news. Due, in no small part, to President Obama’s economic policies, job growth and the broader economic forecasts are continuing an upward trend that has been gaining steam for the last two years.more
February 16, 2012 -
I've received an overwhelming response to my recent piece about The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's (GLAAD) demand for CNN to fire Roland Martin due to what they perceived as homophobic tweets. Most people agreed with my position, but, for those who questioned my view that GLAAD is not in a position to complain about alleged injustice from Blacks, a quick look at the root of Black homophobia should provide context.more
February 09, 2012 -
I originally had absolutely no intention of writing about the recent flap surrounding TV personality Roland Martin, but because of the unfair treatment he has received; and his seeming inability to defend himself, I feel compelled to speak out.more
February 09, 2012 -
After six weeks of testimony, a major trial to determine whether Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been routinely denied funding and other needed resources that would have made them “comparable and competitive” with White universities in the state is expected to end this week, with a ruling expected by this summer.more
February 09, 2012 -
Last month we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, commemorating his visionary spirit and legacy. We have now begun “Black” History Month in which we celebrate the significant accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to American culture, a keystone of which is Dr. King’s non-violent Civil Rights Movement for equality. Dr. King and his movement eviscerated the very tenants of separate but equal.more
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