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Rapper MC Hammer turns 48 today.
*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE.
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EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
March 30: Rapper MC Hammer is 48. Singer Tracy Chapman is 47. Singer Norah Jones is 32.
BLACK HISTORY
Mar. 30, 1941: National Urban League presented one-hour program over a national radio network and urged equal participation for blacks in national defense program. (Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
The song of the day is “Choice of Colors” by the Impressions.
N.C. Dems reach out to HBCUs
Forum seeks improved ties with students
Published Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:30 am
by Herbert L. White>
North Carolina Democrats are looking to strengthen ties with students at historically black colleges.
The College Democrats of North Carolina will hold a leadership conference for HBCU students March 26 at the Downtown Greensboro Marriott on North Greene Street. The forum – a first for the state Democratic Party – will focus on engaging students in the political process, political activity and on-campus leadership. North Carolina has 11 HBCUs, second only to Alabama.
“HBCU students have a unique story and this HBCU Leadership Conference is here to ensure that we give them a voice and a seat at the table,” said N.C. A&T student D.J. McKelvey, CDNC’s black college coordinator.
U.S. Rep. Mel Watt of Charlotte will be among the panelists and speakers, which include N.C. Reps. Marcus Brandon and Alma Adams, N.C. Sen. Gladys Robinson and state Democratic Party Chair David Parker. Panel topics include “HBCUs, Politics and History,” “Black Women and Politics,” “How to Run for Public Office” and “Campaign and Professional Involvement.”
The opening session will start at 9 a.m. and the closing dinner and presentations will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Party activists see the conference as an opportunity to strengthen ties between Democrats and young voters whose support helped Barack Obama carry North Carolina in the 2008 presidential election.
“The College Democrats of North Carolina recognize the importance of engaging HBCU students,” CDNC President Tori Taylor said. “We are taking the first step in hopefully a long, consistent line of communication between HBCU students and the Democratic Party.”
SPORTS FLASH!
Coker released!
Published Sunday, March 27, 2011 7:00 am
by Staff Reports
Although no official announcement has been released from Virginia Union, the Richmond Times-Dispatch has reported that men’s basketball coach Willard Coker will not have his contract renewed.
Coker indicated that he was informed of the decision on Thursday and confirmed the decision to the newspaper on Saturday.
Coker was hired in 2008 to succeed Dave Robbins after serving as his assistant for 23 years. Robbins, who had 713 career victories and three national championships at VUU before retiring, strongly influenced the decision to hire Coker. In three seasons, Coker had a record of 55-25.
“We have a degree of tradition at Virginia Union, and [our performance] might not have matched up to what they expected,” Coker was quoted to have said in the article written by Eric Kolenich. “I’m very grateful for Virginia Union allowing me the opportunity to coach.”
UPDATE: VUU is holding a press conference Wednesday at noon to announce the new men’s coach. Is it Luqmar Jabbar?