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AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: Cheyney University - Notable Graduates
AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: Cheyney University - Notable Graduates
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Founded in 1837 as the African Institute, before becoming the Institute for Colored Youth, the school that is now know as Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, has been educating black men and women for close to 200 years as the nation's oldest black institution of higher education. Since it started, the school has graduated more than 30,000 students. Here are some of their brightest.
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
