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U.S. Forest Service and HBCUs team up to create more diversity in firefighting By Sheyla Fairley According to an article, 20 students from historically Black colleges or universities participated in…

How to Stay on Budget It’s hard to stay on pace, especially when you don’t have a roadmap By Bernard Freeman Budgeting helps give us a clear idea of how…

How to Earn a Promotion Sometimes the new challenges you need are inside the building By Elijah Thomas So, your current job has become rote and unsatisfying. Or maybe you’d…

RICHMOND, VA The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to replace certain Supplemental  Nutrition  Assistance  Program (SNAP)…

RICHMOND, Va.  GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.), a non-profit, college and career access organization, headquartered in Richmond, recently awarded 130 Last Dollar scholarships totaling $135,500 and 82 Community College…

(StatePoint) Building wealth is not as easy as it sounds. It can take time, discipline and a plan to keep those dollars protected. However, if done correctly, it can provide…

While some institutions of higher education have had to work hard to create an inclusive culture that welcomes students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, historically Black colleges and universities…

HBCU alumna becomes the youngest Black person to receive the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award By Sheyla Fairley Hampton University, Hampton, VA, alumna Angel Rich-Jones, author of the bestseller book History…

Make Mornings a Breeze with Time-Saving Breakfasts (Family Features) Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks.…

Preparing for Independence: Expert Tips to Help First-Year College Students Successfully Transition from Home to Campus Life By Ashley Ingram Leaving home for college is an exciting, yet challenging, transition…