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AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: 'No ordinary barnyard fowl,' North Carolina Central University Notable Alumni
AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: 'No ordinary barnyard fowl,' North Carolina Central University Notable Alumni
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Homecoming at North Carolina Central University, usually the last Saturday of October or the first Saturday of November, has been a long standing tradition for more than a century on the campus' sloping hills. One of the school's most famous alumni, artist Ernie Barnes -- known for his use of the body, form and movement -- depicted the pagentry in his classic painting, "Homecoming." Barnes is one of thousands of Eagles who have passed through NCCU's gates. Here are the Eagles that soared the highest.
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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade held in College Park
The second annual Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration was held in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Georgia campuses among Travel & Leisure's most beautiful
Travel & Leisure recently released its list of America's most beautiful college campuses. Two Georgia schools, Berry College and the University of Georgia, made the list.
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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Mets to clinch series win
Behind a dominating pitching performance from Chris Sale, the Braves defeated the Mets on Wednesday night at Truist Park, 5-0.
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PHOTOS: Braves rally to beat Mets in 10 innings
The Braves were able to rally from a 4-1 deficit in the eighth inning and pull out a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Tuesday at Truist Park, in the first game of an important thr...
