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The HBCU COUNCIL of Shiloh Baptist Church (WDC) has been serving the Greater DMV for 20 years. Delivering scholarships, workshops for parents and guardians, free practice college entrance tests for students, school supply drives for elementary schools and sharing the significance of HBCUs in America. We would love for you to take advantage of what we have to offer, assist us in the delivery of our services or support us with a financial contribution.
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HBCU Council - Official Statement
The Passing of the HBCU Council President - Mr. John Otis Harris, Jr.
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It is with profound grief and sadness that we, The HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church (WDC),
announce the passing of our leader, friend, and brother, President John Otis Harris, Jr. on December 5, 2022.
The HBCU Council will update you with details as they become available. At this time, we are asking for prayers to be extended to the Harris family; his Virginia State University family; his Prince George’s County Public School colleagues and students; his fraternal brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; and the Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC community as they mourn the loss their dedicated and stalwart member.
Most importantly, we, the members of his beloved HBCU Council, must keep each other lifted in prayer as we endeavor to carry on his legacy and example of unwavering support for our institutions.
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The Warren Pyles, III HBCU Council College Preparedness Workshop
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Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM-1:30 PM | Virtual via Zoom Webinar
The HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church invites high school students in grades 9-12, parents, and guardians to join us for the 2026 Warren Pyles, III College Preparedness Workshop, a free virtual event designed to help students become not only college-bound, but college-ready.
For more than 20 years, the HBCU Council has brought together education professionals, college access experts, and community resources to help students and families successfully navigate the road to college.
This year’s workshop will provide practical information and strategies on:
* SAT testing strategies and preparation
* College admissions and academic preparation
* FAFSA and financial aid
* Scholarships and college funding resources
* Parent and student wellness
* College readiness and success
Don’t Just Take the SAT. Learn How to Take It.
While many high school students have access to the SAT through their schools, taking the test and knowing how to approach it strategically are two different things.
SAT preparation has long been an important part of the HBCU Council’s College Preparedness Workshop. Students will receive practical guidance on test-taking strategies, time management, approaching questions, and reducing test anxiety to help them prepare with greater confidence.
Honoring Deacon Warren Pyles, III
This year, the HBCU Council is proud to name the College Preparedness Workshop in honor of Deacon Warren Pyles, III,
a dedicated servant of Shiloh Baptist Church and longtime supporter of the workshop.
