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HBCU Love: Donors Raise $8 Million To Keep Bennett College From Losing Accreditation

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Megan Q Daniels/Getty Images / Getty Congratulations!!! Bennett College Keeping Its Accreditation After Getting $8 Million Donation The Bennett Belles are having a triumphant day! Bennett College will keep its accreditation after donors helped the historically black college raise $8 million. The North Carolina college had a Monday deadline to raise $5 million to help keep their accreditation. WXii12 reports that during a 90-minute gathering Monday afternoon, school officials announced that they’ve raised $8.2 million. As of today, we have raised $8.2 million! We could not have done it without any of you! We are forever grateful! THANK YOU! #StandWithBennett #BennettCollege #BennettBelles #BennettMatters #HBCUsMatter — Bennett College (@BennettCollege) February 4, 2019 Bennett’s deadline came from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges voted to remove Bennett’s membership due to financial instability in December. “When we were cited in December that we would be removed from membership in SACS, we were told that we did not meet one standard, which was financial resources. And so, SACS has 90 to 95 standards, and that’s the only standard we did not meet. So, to that extent we have to produce $5 million to demonstrate financial stability,” Bennett College President, Phyllis Worthy Dawkins said. “This $5 million can be used to support operations of the institution, can be used to support student gap funds and can be used in a variety of different ways,” Dawkins said. “We also are still liquidating some of our assets, so that does not include that amount (already raised), and we’re also seeking loan forgiveness, so a combination of things will make up the $5 million, so I feel confident we’re going to make it.” Donors included local college High Point University and the nation’s first black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. who pledged $100,000 to the institution. We’re happy to hear the news that another HBCU will continue to stand. Congrats Bennett!!!

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority To Donate $1.6M To HBCUs During Black History Month

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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T he women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are pushing #BlackExcellence forward. In the spirit of Black History Month, the sorority has pledged to donate over $1.6 million to historically Black colleges and universities throughout February, the Philadelphia Tribune reported. Over the next decade, the fund will distribute $10M to 96 schools. https://t.co/GhFH5qMFAU — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) January 31, 2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has joined forces with the Educational Advancement Foundation for the creation of the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund, the news outlet writes. Many HBCUs have been facing financial woes and the sorority leaders developed this fund as an avenue to help them stay afloat. Through the initiative, $10 million will be distributed to nearly 100 institutions over the course of four years. During the first phase, 32 HBCUs will receive $50,000 on February 28. Amongst the schools that are slated to receive the endowment gifts are Bennett College for Women, Chicago State University, West Virginia State University, Shaw University, Southern University at New Orleans, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Wilberforce University, South Carolina State University and others. “As an HBCU graduate and someone who has dedicated my life’s work to the HBCU community, I personally know that the financial challenges of many institutions have an impact on student enrollment, retention and graduation rates,” Dr. Glenda Glover , International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., said in a statement. “Implementing an endowment fund is a critical need and has been a priority for my administration since I took office last year. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 111-year history is deeply interwoven into the history of HBCUs and therefore it is imperative that we continue to invest in these treasured institutions.” There has been a major effort by individuals and organizations to financially support HBCUs. In January, Black billionaire  Robert F. Smith donated $1.5 million to Morehouse College for the creation of a scholarship program and outdoor study area. SEE ALSO: Morehouse Receives $1.5M Gift From Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith ‘A Different World’ Cast Presents HBCU With $100K Scholarship Check [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority To Donate $1.6M To HBCUs During Black History Month

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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T he women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are pushing #BlackExcellence forward. In the spirit of Black History Month, the sorority has pledged to donate over $1.6 million to historically Black colleges and universities throughout February, the Philadelphia Tribune reported. Over the next decade, the fund will distribute $10M to 96 schools. https://t.co/GhFH5qMFAU — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) January 31, 2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has joined forces with the Educational Advancement Foundation for the creation of the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund, the news outlet writes. Many HBCUs have been facing financial woes and the sorority leaders developed this fund as an avenue to help them stay afloat. Through the initiative, $10 million will be distributed to nearly 100 institutions over the course of four years. During the first phase, 32 HBCUs will receive $50,000 on February 28. Amongst the schools that are slated to receive the endowment gifts are Bennett College for Women, Chicago State University, West Virginia State University, Shaw University, Southern University at New Orleans, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Wilberforce University, South Carolina State University and others. “As an HBCU graduate and someone who has dedicated my life’s work to the HBCU community, I personally know that the financial challenges of many institutions have an impact on student enrollment, retention and graduation rates,” Dr. Glenda Glover , International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., said in a statement. “Implementing an endowment fund is a critical need and has been a priority for my administration since I took office last year. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 111-year history is deeply interwoven into the history of HBCUs and therefore it is imperative that we continue to invest in these treasured institutions.” There has been a major effort by individuals and organizations to financially support HBCUs. In January, Black billionaire  Robert F. Smith donated $1.5 million to Morehouse College for the creation of a scholarship program and outdoor study area. SEE ALSO: Morehouse Receives $1.5M Gift From Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith ‘A Different World’ Cast Presents HBCU With $100K Scholarship Check [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

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Seen On The Scene: Eric Bellinger, Neyo & Usher Still Laughing About Who’s King At The Young Legend Nights Series In Hollywood

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Eric Bellinger, Neyo & Usher At The Young Legend Nights Series Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams Celebs came by the load to walk the Echoing Soundz red carpet inside of the Young Legend Nights series curated by Sean Youngand his YLE (Young Legend Ent.) affiliates last night. Usher, Ne-Yo, Chanel West Coast, Dan Rue, Marcus Blvck, Lola Monroe and AD were seen among the lights and cameras inside the Avalon theater along with several other stars (V Bozeman, Jane Handcock, Tweet, TMG Fresh, Napoleon Williams of Tiny Impact Co., the beautiful Porsha Coleman, Kevin McCall, and Sincere Show, to name a few). Comedian Juhahn Jones warmed the crowd before Ro James opened up for the reigning King of R&B past the midnight hour.     Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams   Attendees and with much anticipation for the next installment of Young Legend Nights series!  For more photos from the event, don’t forget to hit the flip!

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A Serious Matter: Baddest Skee-Wee Slayettes In The Game (Founders’ Day Edition)

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Baddest AKAs In The Game Once again, it’s very necessary that we celebrate the hair-flipping, pearl-flexing, pinky-waving sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who’ve spent the last 111 years setting standards, slayyying haters and reminding you that AKA business is a very, very serious matter. Peep the absolute baddest skee-wee slayettes in the game on the flip.

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A Serious Matter: Meet The Baddest AKA Baes In The Game (Founders’ Day Edition)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Baddest AKAs In The Game We kicked off MLK weekend with the Devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta so it’s only right (and very necessary) that we celebrate the hair-flipping, pearl-flexing, pinky-slaying sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who’ve spent the last 110 years setting standards, serving lewks and reminding you that AKA business is a serious matter. Peep the absolute baddest AKA baes in the game on the flip.

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