Lezli Baskerville
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Edney’s Outstanding Black Women ‘Tell It Like It Is’
Hazel Trice Edney, one of the leading women entrepreneurs in the Black Press realm, recently feted noted African American women…
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NNPA Conference Focuses on ESSA, State of Black America
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), special announcements by Ford and Nissan and comprehensive dialogue on the State of Black…
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State of Black America Is Strong, Experts Say
Four preeminent Black leaders in America addressed the challenges and celebrated the success stories of the African-American community, during a…
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CHAVIS: Ford Empowers Blacks in STEAM Careers at HBCUs
The Ford Motor Company has had a long track record of contributing to HBCUs that spans more than 30 years.
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HBCUs State of the Union
A conversation with the Congressional Black Caucus and National Educational Leadership. The discussion was moderated by Benjamin Jealous, with panelists,…
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7th Annual Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon (Photos by Lateef Mangum)
The 7th Annual Stateswomen for Justice luncheon and issues forum was held at the National Press Club on March 31,…
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NAFEO’s Baskerville Calls HBCU White House Meetings Successful
Through the vitriolic, and sometimes venomous, atmosphere of the presidential campaign, a highly-regarded member of then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's…
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Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Meets with Black Pastors
By Freddie Allen Senior Washington Correspondent NNPA News Wire When presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) met with a group of…
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NAFEO Supports ‘America’s College Promise’ Initiative
By Lezli Baskerville NNPA Guest Columnist The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), applauds President Obama’s…
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