HBCU Review: Ray Charles Stamp to Be Revealed at Morehouse

Plus, Howard students boycott Tonex concert.

Ray Charles Stamp to Be Unveiled at Morehouse - Grambling State coach Doug Williams was fired, Stillman fires its president, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééThe Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College in Atlanta will host the launch event for the new Ray Charles “Music Icons Forever” stamp on Sept. 23, which would have been Charles’ 83rd birthday. In addition to the commemorative stamp, Ray Charles Forever, a CD/DVD, will also be released on Sept. 24.(Photo: USPS)

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Ray Charles Stamp to Be Unveiled at Morehouse - Grambling State coach Doug Williams was fired, Stillman fires its president, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééThe Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College in Atlanta will host the launch event for the new Ray Charles “Music Icons Forever” stamp on Sept. 23, which would have been Charles’ 83rd birthday. In addition to the commemorative stamp, Ray Charles Forever, a CD/DVD, will also be released on Sept. 24.(Photo: USPS)

Grambling State Coach Fired - Grambling State Coach Doug Williams was fired early Wednesday morning after he was summoned to the school president’s office. Williams' release came after just two games this season. While the university thanked Williams for his coaching, there was no mention as to why he was fired. Interim coach George Ragsdale replaces Williams.(Photo: Courtesy NFL)

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Grambling State Coach Fired - Grambling State Coach Doug Williams was fired early Wednesday morning after he was summoned to the school president’s office. Williams' release came after just two games this season. While the university thanked Williams for his coaching, there was no mention as to why he was fired. Interim coach George Ragsdale replaces Williams.(Photo: Courtesy NFL)

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FAMU Has Steep Drop in Enrollment - With the preliminary enrollment for the fall 2013 semester at 10,786, down more than 1,250 from the previous year (2012-2013), FAMU is suffering from its second consecutive year of declined enrollment. The enrollment deficit is causing the university to face another $6 million loss, according to interim President Larry Robinson.(Photo: Wikicommons)

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Winston-Salem State to Investigate Campaigning Incident - Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Donald Reaves announced Wednesday the university is investigating a campaigning incident in which Winston-Salem City Council candidate Larry Little gave a speech in a political science classroom. In addition to the speech, Little also offered students rides to voting stations.(Photo: Courtesy of Winston-Salem North Carolina)

Howard University Students Boycott Tonex Concert - Gay gospel singer Tonex is receiving negative backlash from Howard University students who have attempted to boycott his Sept. 15 concert at the Howard Theatre.  Some students said they do not support homosexuality, while others said Tonex is “confused.”(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Howard University Students Boycott Tonex Concert - Gay gospel singer Tonex is receiving negative backlash from Howard University students who have attempted to boycott his Sept. 15 concert at the Howard Theatre.  Some students said they do not support homosexuality, while others said Tonex is “confused.”(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Southern Breaks Ground on $1.4 Million Baseball Facility - The Southern University Baton Rouge campus celebrated the opening of its new $1.4 million baseball facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 4. The 4,200-square-foot facility will house locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a team meeting area and other rooms.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Southern Breaks Ground on $1.4 Million Baseball Facility - The Southern University Baton Rouge campus celebrated the opening of its new $1.4 million baseball facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 4. The 4,200-square-foot facility will house locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a team meeting area and other rooms.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Howard Women’s Soccer Team Joins SWAC - The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) entered a membership agreement welcoming Howard University’s women’s soccer team. The Lady Bisons will compete as an independent team in the 2013 season before officially joining the SWAC during the fall of 2014.(Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Stillman President Resigns - President Ernest McNealy was president of Stillman College for a little over three months; however the board of trustees announced his resignation on Dec. 2. Former Provost Dr. Pete Millet is acting president. Stillman did not respond to comments as to why McNealy is leaving.(Photo: Courtesy of Ernest McNealey/ Stillman University)

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Stillman College Fires President - A day after the annual convocation welcoming ceremony for new students on Friday, Sept. 6, Stillman College President Ernest McNealey was fired by the Board of Trustees. An official statement is slated to be released by Chairman Tracy Rosser. McNealey became the president of Stillman in 2012.(Photo: Courtesy of Ernest McNealey/ Stillman University)

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