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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ Dies at 92

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clarence Avant, who was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry, died on Monday. Clarence Avant “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as “the Black Godfather” in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics , and sports,” read a statement released by his family.

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Social intelligence isn't for social media managers

Campus Sonar

Your social media manager isnt the right person to determine how you use (or dont use) social listening. To demonstrate, consider how social listening is leveraged to produce social intelligence for the entertainment industry. Colleges and universities put too much work on their social media managers plates.

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N.C. A&T Honors 63rd Anniversary of the A&T Four Woolworth’s Department Store Sit-In

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vandergrift, a social impact manager for MTV Entertainment Studios, said: “Our survival is dependent on our commitment to the movement, to organizing and to making the world a better place. When we think about the equality, the access, there are still areas where we cannot go.

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Foundation Gives $6.5M To Refurbish Fields at HBCUs in Georgia, Alabama

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

managed construction using local contractors engaged by the universities. Arthur Blank and his Family Foundation recognize and prioritize community impact through sport, and supporting these historical institutions is a natural extension of our values,” said AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Rich McKay. “We The Land Tek Group, Inc.

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A 40th Anniversary Love Story: About My Favorite Magazine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Essence, Ebony, Jet, and Vibe taught me how to write expansively and multidimensionally about politics, entertainment, and an array of other topics in ways that appeal to Black readers. I grew up reading more magazines than newspapers. But it was Dr. William E. Cox’s and Frank L. That became my new dissertation topic.

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The Popularity of Aviator Game in Uzbekistan

College Scholarships

This game combines luck, quick decision-making, and risk management, making it both entertaining and potentially lucrative. Fast-Paced Action Unlike traditional slot games, Aviator provides immediate results, keeping players engaged and entertained. Why is Aviator So Popular in Uzbekistan?

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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A push by the deep-pocketed Las Vegas Sands Corporation to build a casino and entertainment complex in Long Island, N.Y., has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. Maria Conzatti, acting president of Nassau Community College, and Kimberly R. Is this diversity newsletter?: