Tag Archives: HBCU

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 5, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends! MUST READ I will not let your affirmative action ignorance belittle my daughter’s achievements By Jonita Davis “Let me set the record straight … ” is how I began a Facebook post on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Education, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Media, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 51 Comments

Video | Leland Shelton, Morehouse College Graduate: A Dream Realized

Posted on May 20, 2013 by rikyrah

President gives a shout out to Leland Shelton during his commencement address. Leland and Morehouse President Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. share their joy and appreciation for President Obama’s message. Sounds like Dr. Wilson, Morehouse President and the Morehouse graduates … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Good News!, Media, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Videos | President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Morehouse College

Posted on May 19, 2013 by rikyrah

Meet Betesegaw Tadele, Valedictorian for class of 2013 and other Morehouse alumni and faculty. We’ll post full video of the commencement ceremony when available. Transcript of President Obama’s address here.

Posted in Barack Obama, Black History, Current Events, Education, Empowerment, Good News!, Media, President Obama | Tagged , , , , | 75 Comments

Oprah Delivers Compelling 2012 Spelman Commencement Address

Posted on May 29, 2012 by rikyrah
Posted in Celebrations, Communications, Current Events, Education, Empowerment, Healing, History, Honor, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Media, Tribute | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers The 2012 Commencement Address At North Carolina A&T University

Posted on May 12, 2012 by rikyrah

First Lady Michelle Obama is the commencement speaker at one of North Carolina’s historically black universities. The First Lady speaks at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro today, a day after addressing graduates at Virginia Tech. North Carolina and Virginia are politically … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Current Events, Education, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Inspiration, Media, Michelle Obama | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments