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Southern Company and Apple Join To Launch New Digital Learning Hub For HBCUs

Dana GivensJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021825

The Southern Company and Apple are teaming up to launch the Proper Center, a digital learning center and business incubator that will be based in...

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NBA Star Kyrie Irving Pays Tuition For 9 Lincoln University Graduating Seniors

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 20212580

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving's KAI Family Foundation paid off the tuition of nine Lincoln University seniors last month....

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Michael B. Jordan To Launch HBCU College Basketball Showcase

Derek MajorDecember 16, 2020December 16, 2020

by Derek MajorDecember 16, 2020December 16, 20202769

Actor Michael B. Jordan is partnering with WME Sports. and Endeavor company and others for the launch of the inaugural HBCU college basketball showcase...

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Prairie View A&M University Receives $50 Million Gift, Largest in School History

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 16, 2020December 16, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 16, 2020December 16, 20202148

Prairie View A&M University has received a $50 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, making it the largest one received in the school's history....

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Morgan State University Receives Historic $40 Million Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Dana GivensDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020

by Dana GivensDecember 15, 2020December 15, 20205144

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gifted Morgan State University $40 million, making it the largest single private donation in the university’s...