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Who we are and what we do, i was on fire when visiting high schools to inspire students to attend college, i realized that many students were told they weren't college material, so i said to myself what can i do about it" - dr. theresa price, founder/ceo national college resources foundation, "i realized the true power of education when i began working with ncrf in 2004, i have committed my life to empowering our future leaders" - veronica kummerfeldt.

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NCRF began its service to underserved and underrepresented students in 1999 in response to California Proposition 209, which banned affirmative action policies at state colleges, disrupting the already tenuous relationship between minorities and college admissions. On February 26th of the following year, NCRF hosted the First Annual Black College Expo™, an event that highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and other postsecondary institutions to provide admissions and scholarship information to students, parents, and other visitors in attendance.

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The Emergence of the Movement Enrichment program

NCRF partners with Cal States & UC’s to build liquid rocket laboratories and increase diversity in STEM fields. Emergence of STEAM Mobile. Emergence of HBCU/ Ivy League College Tours Program.

NCRF donates STEAM Trailer to Lynwood Unified School District. Emergence of the Student Athlete Program, HBCU Combine & 7on7 Showcase, and The Power Of ME Tour.

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NCRF Celebrates 20 years of service!

National College Resources has hosted over 150 College Expos and were forced to cease due to COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this crisis, NCRF’s need to serve students and families emerged Black College Expo LIVE, Graduate School Symposium and Virtual Career Expo-All LIVE Online Virtual Experiences with over 6,000 attendees participating. NCRF TV was launched as a channel to be able to connect to students and families during COVID to provide information, tools and resources for students to navigate school and life. It also was created to open a door for young people of color to have a place to share their creative work.

NCRF begins its E-Sports Program to motivate and empower students to do their best and creative virtual interactive classrooms to engage students in learning.

NCRF adds Detroit to Black College Expo™ Tour Schedule.

NCRF adds Miami and North Carolina to Black College Expo™ Tour Schedule. Reaching now over 83,000 students annually nationwide through our College Expos.

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In its 21st year coming to Oakland, the annual Black College Expo is expected to draw thousands of students and their families to the Oakland Marriott City Center on Saturday, Feb. 17, to talk with admissions counselors and have the chance to win scholarships.

The program is for high school juniors and seniors and college students looking to transfer. In addition to scholarships, students will have the opportunity to gain college admission on the spot and have their application fees waived. More than 50 colleges will be represented, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), as well as institutions like UC Berkeley and Yale, said Cynthia Adams, who serves as director for the Bay Area/Northern California region for the National College Resources Foundation , which hosts the expo.

It’s also a cultural affair, where students can see Black college culture, like sororities and fraternities, on display. Last year, the event drew more than 10,000 people, Adams said.

“That’s a day when you actually see family, sisters and brothers, strolling … you see fathers and mothers together, you see churches bringing busloads of kids,” Adams told The Oaklandside. “It’s a family affair.”

The Black College Expo tours the country and makes a stop in Oakland each year. The National College Resources Foundation is a nonprofit that aims to lower the high school dropout rate and expand college access for youth from underrepresented backgrounds.  

Those interested in attending the Expo can get tickets online or at the door. The event will also feature seminars and workshops about internships, careers, finding money for college, student athletes, and more. 

Historically Black colleges are primarily in the southern United States and many were founded in the years following the Civil War to provide higher education to African-Americans. Some of the more well-known HBCUs are Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Spelman College and Morehouse College in Atlanta. California’s only historically Black college is Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles. It’s also one of only four medical schools at an HBCU.

HBCUs are open to everyone, and have educated prominent Black Americans including Vice President Kamala Harris, Martin Luther King Jr, Oprah Winfrey, and Chadwick Boseman. 

The Black College Expo is also happening as momentum builds to bring a satellite HBCU campus to the Bay Area. Paul Quinn College, a historically Black college in Dallas, previously announced it was eyeing Oakland for a campus , while Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield previously told The Oaklandside she was committed to bringing an HBCU to the city, possibly to the campus of the former Holy Names University . San Francisco Mayor London Breed also recently held a gathering to explore bringing an HBCU satellite campus to downtown San Francisco .

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Ashley McBride writes about education equity for The Oaklandside. Her work covers Oakland’s public district and charter schools. Before joining The Oaklandside in 2020, Ashley was a reporter for the San Antonio Express-News and the San Francisco Chronicle as a Hearst Journalism Fellow, and has held positions at the Poynter Institute and the Palm Beach Post. Ashley earned her master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.

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Join us for the 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo Saturday February 10th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with representatives from a variety of historically black colleges and universities, as well as other educational institutions.

Discover scholarship opportunities, explore academic programs, and get all your questions answered. Whether you're a high school student or a parent, this event is a must-attend for anyone interested in pursuing higher education.

Meet with over 50 colleges. Get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for students of ALL Ages... Plus...Get Accepted on the SPOT, students must bring their transcripts and ACT or SAT scores (12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders).

College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended.  FREE for College Students, just show your ID. Application fees are waived..so save hundreds $$$ Scholarships on the SPOT!

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HBCU College Tours: Experience Black College Life First Hand

Did you know that there are over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, each with its unique culture and history? Exploring these institutions through HBCU college tours is not just a journey into higher education, but a deep dive into a rich heritage.

Are you a high school student looking to explore HBCUs? An HBCU college tour is your gateway to experiencing their unique culture and history while also getting a feel for the college environment. These tours, integrating visits to multiple HBCUs, offer a cost-effective way to compare campuses and experience HBCU campus life firsthand.

During these HBCU college tours, you'll attend admission sessions, campus tours, and get a chance to learn about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life at each school. For parents and educators, this is an opportunity to guide students towards making an informed decision about their future.

Featured HBCU Tour: 32nd Street Theater HBCU Tour

We're excited to feature the 32nd Street Theater HBCU Tour, a renowned tour operator led by Rev. Dr. Kelcey A. West. Celebrating 29 years of operation, this Las Vegas-based tour has helped over 3,000 students experience the HBCU atmosphere. Their tours are designed to offer a comprehensive look at various HBCUs, combining education with a journey of self-discovery.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore HBCUs with the 32nd Street Theater HBCU Tour. Plan your transformative journey today by visiting 32nd Street Theater HBCU Tour Website for more details and to book your spot!

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Planning Your HBCU College Tour

If you are planning on visiting HBCUs, there are a few things you need to consider before embarking on your journey. In this section, we will provide you with some tips on planning your HBCU campus tour, including understanding HBCUs, selecting colleges to visit, and tour scheduling and costs.

Understanding HBCUs

Before planning your HBCU college tour, it is important to understand what HBCUs are. These institutions were founded prior to 1964 with the intention of serving the African American community. HBCUs offer a unique experience for students who want to learn about African American culture and history while pursuing their academic goals.

Selecting Colleges to Visit

When selecting colleges to visit, it is important to consider your academic interests, location, and campus culture. You can start by researching HBCUs online and creating a list of colleges that interest you. You can also reach out to college admissions offices for more information on their programs and campus culture. It is important to select colleges that align with your academic interests and career goals.

Tour Scheduling and Costs

Once you have selected the colleges you want to visit, it is important to schedule your tour in advance. Some colleges offer scheduled tours, while others require you to schedule your tour in advance. You can also use tour companies that specialize in HBCU college tours. These companies offer tour packages that include transportation, lodging, and meals.

When scheduling your tour, it is important to consider the costs involved. You will need to budget for transportation, lodging, meals, and any other expenses that may arise. Some colleges offer nonrefundable installment tickets, which allow you to pay for your tour in installments. You can also apply for HBCU scholarships or financial aid to help cover the costs of your tour.

In summary, planning your HBCU college tour requires careful consideration of your academic interests, location, and campus culture. You can research HBCUs online, reach out to college admissions offices, and use tour companies to help plan your tour. It is important to schedule your tour in advance and budget for the costs involved. With proper planning, you can have a successful HBCU college tour experience.

Maximizing the Tour Experience

When it comes to HBCU college tours, it's important to make the most out of your experience. Here are some tips to help you maximize your tour experience.

Rev. West advises students to “treat each day of our tour like the first day of school.” He encourages stepping out of comfort zones and engaging with new people, making each tour a unique learning experience. With a non-stop itinerary, students are immersed in a college-prep atmosphere from day one. They have the opportunity to explore different campuses, attend admissions presentations, and participate in workshops and activities.

Preparing for the Tour

Before embarking on an HBCU college tour, it's important to do your research. Research the schools you'll be visiting and take note of the programs, requirements, and tuition fees. You can also reach out to the admissions office to schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor or to request additional information. Furthermore, you should pack appropriately for the trip. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and a notebook to take notes.

If you're a high school student, you may want to consider joining a program like the Black College and University Tour or the Young Scholars Program. These programs offer organized tours of multiple HBCUs and provide opportunities to meet with admissions counselors, current students, and alumni.

Engagement During the Tour

During the HBCU college tour, it's important to engage with the tour guide and ask questions. Take note of the facilities, programs, and services offered by the school. Also, pay attention to the campus culture and student life. You can ask questions about the student organizations, sports teams, and other extracurricular activities.

It's also a good idea to connect with current students and alumni during the tour. Ask them about their experiences and what they like about the school. You can also ask for advice on applying to the school and how to succeed once you're enrolled.

Post-Tour Actions

After the HBCU college tour, take some time to reflect on your experience. Review your notes and think about which schools you liked the most. Research these schools further and consider applying. You can also reach out to the admissions office with any additional questions you may have.

In conclusion, HBCU college tours offer a gateway to not just academic opportunities but also a deeper understanding of African American culture and history. As Rev. West from 32nd Street Theater says, “It's about pursuing happiness and broadening horizons.” Start your journey today and embrace the rich legacy of HBCUs.

HBCU College Tours FAQs

What is a HBCU college tour?

An HBCU college tours are programs put on by different companies and groups that lets students visit more than one historically black college or University in the same trip using one or more types of transportation, such as airline and bus travel.

What is the #1 HBCU in America?

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2022–2023 Best Colleges rankings, the #1 HBCU in America is Spelman College, a private historically black women's liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Which HBCU has the most beautiful campus?

According to an article published by Cosmopolitan magazine in 2020, the HBCU with the most beautiful college campus is Spelman College (in Atlanta, GA), followed by Howard University (in Washington, D.C.), and North Carolina Central University (in Durham, North Carolina).

Can anyone go to a HBCU college?

The short answer is yes! African American education was the primary goal of HBCUs, which were founded before 1964. Although HBCUs were initially established to provide education for black students, they now accept all students, regardless of race or ethnicity. They offer them the chance to advance their skills and abilities.

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Ibe summer celebration events get underway.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Black Expo is a nonprofit organization that promotes the social and economic advancement of Black people. The group currently has 12 chapters.

IBE’s 54th Summer Celebration started Thursday and runs through Sunday, with many fun events ahead on the calendar.

During Summer Celebration, the organization will offer multiple free events, including a business conference and youth leadership summit. The Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair that starts Thursday at the Indiana Convention Center will provide visitors more than $4,000 worth of free testing.

“There are over 300 businesses and companies and sponsors that will be inside the exhibition hall,” IBE President Alice Watson said.

IBE will host a Music Heritage Festival outdoor concert on Friday at Carroll Stadium, 1001 W. New York St. Tickets are $10 for general admission bleacher seats. A silver “premium” bleacher seat is $50, gold is $75, and platinum is $100. Gates open at 4 p.m. with food trucks onsite.

“We have Lalah Hathway, Karyn White, Johnny Gill, Morris Day and the Time. So we have a lot of stuff going on,” explained Watson.

The annual All White Affair is 10 p.m. Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $50. Performers include Ginuwine, Next, and DJ Kid Capri. Click here to purchase tickets.

“Lots of activities throughout the week. I encourage everyone to come out and visit,” Watson said.

Click here to purchase tickets to the All White Affair and other IBE events.

Summer Celebration will wrap up with a gospel explosion featuring area choirs. It starts at 3 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center.

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A&T, CIHDER Host All of Us HBCU Road Tour on June 29 to Address Health Disparities

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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 25, 2024) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) will host the All of Us HBCU (historically Black college or university) Road Tour on Saturday, June 29.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 107 of Frye Hall (formerly the Academic Classroom Building), 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro. Lunch will be provided during this free, public event, but registration is required and seats are limited. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yc8jrxtd .

The theme is “From Data to Equity: Telling the Story of North Carolina HBCUs Using the All of Us Dataset to Address Health Disparities.” Presentation and discussion topics will be aligned with the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) All of Us Research Program and its Researcher Workbench; how HBCU students and faculty are using the workbench to address health disparities; and what CIHDER is doing to build sustainable and trusted relationships between minority communities and researchers to advance health equity.

Moderators and speakers are Angelo Moore, PH.D., RN, CIHDER executive director; Kristen Rhinehardt, Ph.D., assistant computational science and engineering professor in the N.C. A&T College of Engineering; Dorothy C. Browne, Ph.D., Shaw University senior research scientist; and Al Richmond, MSW, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) executive director.

The event also will feature an interactive panel of researchers from other North Carolina HBCUs as well as a community representative. It will conclude with roundtable engagement with HBCU researchers and community members.

“This is a great opportunity for HBCUs and community members to learn from each other and engage in meaningful conversations and develop solutions that advance health equity,” said Moore. “HBCUs are uniquely positioned in their approach and trust earned from their perspective communities.”

The HBCU Road Tour highlights how HBCUs are using the All of Us dataset for research and community engagement to address health disparities. It also celebrates HBCUs as knowledge-building hubs and to supports faculty and students in their research careers.

CCPH, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote health equity and social justice through partnerships between communities and academic institutions, has teamed with CIHDER to add a new component to the HBCU Road Tour stop at A&T: Incorporating the voices and contributions of minority communities in the Greensboro area, recognizing the important role they play in addressing health disparities.

Host HBCUs are institutions with Institutional Champions who have received grants from the All of Us Researcher Academy. A&T faculty included in the initial cohort of Institutional Champions for the  All of Us Researcher Academy are Rhinehardt and Yvonne Ford, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Nursing housed in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, received a five-year award from NIH to participate in a national consortium of organizations supporting the All of Us Research Program in 2020. Two years later, RTI selected N.C. A&T and five HBCUs following a public call for nominations to provide training, technical assistance and peer-to-peer learning for health researchers at Minority Serving Institutions with support from NIH.

CCPH, in collaboration with RTI, is part of the NIH effort to collaborate with HBCUs to encourage use of the dataset. HBCUs have been a primary training ground for researchers of color and have done groundbreaking research on and about minority communities, but often receive less funding and attention.

The All of Us Research Program is building one of the largest biomedical data resources of its kind with health data from a diverse group of participants across the United States, including people and communities who have been underrepresented in biomedical and health-related research in the past. Data include biological factors and social determinants of health on a large, inclusive scale that tracks participants as they move, age and grow. This diverse database, which is a part of the  Precision Medicine Initiative , is intended to inform studies on a multitude of heath conditions.

Simultaneously, the NIH is bringing this data together on a single platform, the All of Us Researcher Workbench. The workbench is being made available to diverse researchers across a wide range of settings — particularly those who come from or live within the underrepresented communities that bear a disproportionate burden of disease, and from institutions like HBCUs whose researchers are underrepresented in biomedical research.

CIHDER, housed in the Hairston College, also is hosting the “Building a Better You” community wellness fair in partnership with the Cone Health Center for Health Equity on Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of Us HBCU Road Tour attendees are invited to participate in the fair, as well.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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