UVI’s Board of Trustees Approve Two New Agriculture Degrees

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UVI’s Board of Trustees Approve Two New Agriculture Degrees

The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees on Saturday unanimously approved of two new degree programs for the School of Agriculture in a move to "rebirth" the agriculture program.

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BY ROBERT CHANNICK CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS CHICAGO — New Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind “Roz” Brewer will get a nearly $25 million signing bonus in addition to her $1.5 million annual salary. The compensation package for Brewer, who is set to take the helm of the Deer-field-based retail pharmacy

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Trump Was Silly Enough To Try Talking Over This Black Philly Woman During A Town Hall - Blavity

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The real swing voters are young Black Americans — and they’re not sold on Biden or on voting - African American News Today - EIN News

… , by contrast, pundits often portray Black Americans as an undifferentiated mass – loyal … of Black Americans as Democratic

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Adidas HR Head Resigns as Company Addresses Diversity Issues - Black News Channel

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer/BNC Contributer NEW YORK (AP) — The head of global human resources at sports apparel and shoe company Adidas resigned Tuesday following criticism from employees of what they see as the companys failure to diversify its workforce. Karin Parkins resignation comes

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Engineer/Bridge Designer

Harold B. Frye (1902-1989), a civil engineer with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for over 40 years, was responsible for the design of many bridges throughout the state during his career. Born in Boston, he graduated in 1925 with a degree in engineering from Northeastern University and

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Kenya: Treasury's Hand in Michael Joseph New Role at Safaricom

[Nation] Treasury triggered changes in the board of Safaricom that saw the State pick the telecom firm's former chief executive, Michael Joseph, as chairman.

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David Crosthwait Jr.

Born: 5/27/1827 Nashville, TennesseeDied: 2/25/1976 West Lafayette, IndianaDavid Crosthwait Jr. was an African-American mechanical and electrical engineer, inventor, and writer. He was born in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. Once he completed high school he

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Attorney Ben Crump to speak, receive honorary degree at Lincoln University’s 161st commencement

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Lincoln University President Brenda A. Allen announced today renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Benjamin Crump will speak at the 161st

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B-CU president abruptly quits – Florida Courier

Chrite leaves Florida HBCU for top job at Massachusetts business school. BY ANDREAS BUTLER FLORIDA COURIER DAYTONA BEACH – In an unexpected twist, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite is leaving the presidency of Bethune-Cookman University for another job. On Wednesday, Bentley University, a prestigious business

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Gov’t seeking Executive Director for EPA - Stabroek News

Months after firing Dr Vincent Adams, the government has advertised for an Executive Director of the Environmental

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Mellody L. Hobson

Mellody L. Hobson is President of Ariel Investments, LLC. In this role, Hobson is responsible for firm wide management and strategic planning, and oversight of all operations outside of research and portfolio management. Previously, Hobson served as a Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing

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Web Portal of the Government of Saint Lucia

SALCC PRINCIPAL SHARES PLANS FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS.

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Amo, Anton Wilhelm (1703? -1753)

Anton Wilhelm Amo, also known as Antonius Guilielmus Amo Afer ab Aximo in Guinea, was the first intellectual of African ancestry to study in Germany. He obtained a doctorate degree in philosophy and held lectures at the universities of Halle and Jena. Having spent forty years of his life in

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Youth fund boss risks jail in legal battle over fired CEO

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund board chairman could be jailed or fined after being found guilty for disobeying court orders.

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Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation presents checks to Teachers of the Year – Dallas Examiner

Special to The Dallas Examiner CEDAR HILL, TEXAS – The Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation – known as CHEF – visited 12 CHISD campuses on Monday morning to present checks to the district’s [...]

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Brookhouse faults parents’ case

Managing director and board member John O’Connor said the parents who dragged the school to court intended to disrupt virtual

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GOP board member resigns after hit-and-run - TheGrio : TheGrio

Chatham County Board of Elections member Debbie Rauers has resigned from her position after allegations that she hit a woman... View Article The post GOP board member resigns after hit-and-run appeared first on TheGrio.

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Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Seeks Community Board Member – Voice and Viewpoint

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has announced a call for applications for a community board

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Kentucky State University [Frankfort] (1886- )

Kentucky State University, the largest predominantly black institution of higher learning in the state, began as a state normal (teacher training) school. On October 15, 1885, Kentuckys political leaders held a conference in Louisville to discuss the ways to improve the welfare of the Commonwealth

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This College-In-Prison Program Nearly Destroyed My Higher Ed Plans

Prior to my incarceration in 1997, I was a student at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, and I originally thought that I would never be able to complete my degree once…

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Fifth Third Appoints Linda Clement-Holmes To Its Board

Fifth Third Bancorp has appointed former P&G Chief Information Officer Linda W. Clement-Holmes as an independent director effectively immediately

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Adidas HR Head Resigns as Company Addresses Diversity Issues

NEW YORK (AP) — The head of global human resources at sports apparel and shoe company Adidas resigned Tuesday following criticism from employees of what they see as the company’s failure to diversify its

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UVI Board of Trustees to Meet on June 19

A slate of candidates for the positions of chair and vice chair has been developed and will be presented to the board for their deliberation and action.

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Equifax names Audrey Boone Tillman to board of directors | The Atlanta Voice

Equifax Inc. announced that Audrey Boone Tillman, executive vice president and general counsel at Aflac Incorporated, was elected to its board of directors. 'We are thrilled to welcome Audrey as a new independent director on our board,' said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. 'Her broad legal and

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Savoy Magazine Announces the Power 300: The Most Influential Black Corporate Directors in a Historic 532 Page Summer Issue

Savoy Magazine, the leading African-American culture, business and lifestyle publication, announced their 2016 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. At 532 pages, the summer issue of Savoy ranks as the largest magazine by pages ever published targeting the African American consumer. The

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South Africa: Four VBS Bank, Two PIC Executives, KPMG Auditor and SAPS Lieutenant-General Arrested in R2,7 Billion VBS Robbery

Eight men were arrested early on Wednesday morning in connection with the theft of R2,7-billion at VBS Mutual Bank between 2015 and

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'Now Or Never' To Secure Starting Running Back Status - The Kenya News

Opportunity awaits after three years backing up David Johnson, Kenyan Drake Kyle Odegard When Chase Edmonds had his exit interview with Kliff Kingsbury at the conclusion of last season, the conversation was promising.The Cardinals' coach felt that Edmonds, even at just 5-foot-9 and 210

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Kay Coles James

Kay Coles James is President and Founder of the Gloucester Institute. In this role, James leads an organization which trains and nurtures leaders in the African-American

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Leonard F. Morse

Leonard F. Morse was the proud son of a distinguished New England family, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morse of Boston, Massachusetts. Trained in the elementary and secondary schools of New Bedford, Massachusetts, he became the valedictorian of his integrated high school and entered Howard University. In

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