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2025 HBCU Scholarship Winners
Every year, we honor students who carry the spirit of HBCUs with them—students who remind us why these institutions were built, why they endure, and why investing in excellence is still sacred work. Today, we celebrate two scholars whose stories echo both legacy and possibility. Camara Christian (Hometown: Menifee, CA) — Tuskegee University Total Award: $2,000 A 4.0 graduate with a sharp mind and steady conviction, Camara brings leadership with both depth and direction. Her a

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Nov 183 min read
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2025 Virtual Oratorical Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rdevia Presents the 2025 Virtual Oratorical Contest Calling All Future HBCU Students: Showcase Your Oratorical...

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Feb 112 min read
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2024 Ordevian of Distinction
🎉 Congratulations to  Laurelle Davis, M.A., LAMFT  – Rdevia’s 2024 Ordevian of Distinction! 🎉 We are honored to recognize Laurelle...

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Dec 27, 20242 min read
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2024 Leader of the Year
🎉 Congratulations to  Michelle Hollinger  – Rdevia’s 2024 Leader of the Year! 🎉 We are thrilled to honor Michelle Hollinger, Senior...

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Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Hillman Talks! Memory Lane
Today, we're celebrating all the incredible #HBCU Â students and graduates who have joined us over the years for our virtual conversation...

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Oct 6, 20242 min read
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HBCU Scholarships: Apply by September 9, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rdevia announces the following HBCU Scholarships: Dr. E. Renee Posey Award of Excellence ($500 Total) The Dr. E....

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Aug 29, 20242 min read
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#HBCUteenth 2024 Freedom Talk: Tomorrow on Youtube
Rdevia, Inc. Presents #HBCUteenth Freedom Talk For Immediate Release Rdevia, Inc., invites you to join us tomorrow for our #HBCUteenth...

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Jun 18, 20242 min read
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HBCU Day of Prayer 2023
Rdevia Presents HBCU Day of Prayer 2023, an Auxiliary Event of the National HBCU Week Conference, in Collaboration with the White House...

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Sep 24, 20232 min read
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Dew in the Morning: 3rd Annual Brunchtime Celebration of the Fight for HBCUs
For Immediate Release March 17, 2023 Rdevia announces Dew in the Morning, the Organization's 3rd Annual Brunchtime Celebration of the...

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Mar 17, 20232 min read
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New Co-Chair of the Board: Michelle Hollinger
Rdevia announces Michelle Hollinger will assume the role of Senior Visitor effective June 1, 2023. As Senior Visitor, Michelle will...

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Mar 16, 20232 min read
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First-Ever Chair of the Board: Santarvis Brown, Ed.D., J.D.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 16, 2023 Rdevia announces Santarvis Brown, Ed.D., J.D., will assume the role of General Visitor effective...

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Mar 16, 20232 min read
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New Appointments to the Board of Visitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 5, 2023 Rdevia announces three new additions to the Board of Visitors. These three appointees will serve as...

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Mar 5, 20232 min read
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#HBCUteenth: Call for Nominations
Rdevia announces #HBCUteenth 2023, the 3rd iteration of awards given to HBCU Alumni who Fight for Freedom in their daily work! We are now...

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Mar 1, 20233 min read
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A Love Letter
Friends -- After all we have been through over the past few years, including the Global Pandemic, increased police brutality, economic...

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Feb 14, 20232 min read
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2023 HBCU Scholarship Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rdevia announces the beginning of the 2023 HBCU Scholarship Season. We are glad to once again offer the following...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Scholarship Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rdevia announces the 2022 Scholarship Committee has officially concluded planning for the upcoming 2023 HBCU...

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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Rdevia + Jenifer Lewis Visit Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL: Award-Winning Actress, Activist, and Author, Jenifer Lewis will visit Florida Memorial University - Birthplace of the...

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Oct 30, 20222 min read
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