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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

COMFORT KEEPER Simone Chance was recognized last month as a Comfort Keeper of the Year at a special luncheon to honor her accomplishments during the annual Comfort Keepers Leadership Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. She is one of only eight caregivers out of 25,000 chosen annually to receive this recognition from over 650 Comfort Keepers offices nationwide.

Jay-Z school scholarship

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund provides individual grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are

SORORITY NEWS

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Durham Alumnae Delta House hosted its annual golf tournament fundraiser last month at the Hillandale Golf Course. The DADH Inc., a 501©3 nonprofit organization engages in cultural, educational and public service activities to support the Durham community. The fundraiser supports the community service and youth programs and activities housed at the Delta

Historic document comes to Raleigh

Thursday, May 16, 2013

RALEIGH – A Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln is now on exhibit at the N.C. Museum of History. Lincoln issued the document on Sept. 22, 1862, after the Battle of Sharpsburg. The seven-page Proclamation, on loan from the National Archives, will be on display through June 16. Admission is free. “We feel very fortunate

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

All throughout elementary school, Taylor Tabb says she was self-conscious of her delayed speech, which was the result of being born with a cyst on her brain. "As a result of my speech impediment, I did not talk much to other kids," said Taylor, now a senior at Holly Springs High School. Despite having years of intense speech therapy, Taylor said "I was

Graduation celebrates personal triumphs

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

DURHAM – TROSA held its spring graduation ceremony on Mother’s Day at the William Mack Senior Center. Twenty-one residents received certificates for completing an intensive two-year residential substance abuse treatment program. Graduates also received rings during an emotionally-charged ceremony. “This is a celebration. A program like this is unique to

St. Aug’s changes direction on St. Paul’s College

Monday, May 13, 2013

Saint Augustine’s officials announced last week that it will not move forward with the proposed acquisition of Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. Last November, the university made the announcement that it was exploring the option of acquiring Saint Paul’s as it struggled to maintain its accreditation. Founded in 1888, SCP is one of three

NCCU presents 400 masters and law degrees

Sunday, May 12, 2013

DURHAM — N.C. Central University awarded graduate and professional degrees to more than 400 students on Friday in ceremonies at McDougald–McLendon Gymnasium. In a spirited commencement address, Johnnie C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, urged the graduates to take charge of their careers, and provided some personal

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