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Yeah Glo! Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla is set to perform at the Honda Battle of Bands in 2025. The Honda Battle of the Battles is the top showcase for HBCU bands in the country. For the first time in 19 years, the Honda Battle of Battles Invitational Showcase will be held on the west coast. GloRilla […]

The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is less than two weeks away. As the festival approaches, Miles Ahead Entertainment has unveiled some of the events and celebrity guests for the festival. The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is the brainchild of Howard University alumna Shelia Eldridge. Earlier this month, the festival announced that […]

Renowned author and poet Nikki Giovanni hosted Virginia State University’s second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium as the Artist-In-Residence. “This event not only celebrates the profound legacy of one of the most influential literary and cultural figures of the 20th century but also provides an invaluable space for thought-provoking discourse, reflection, and collaboration among […]

As a part of its partnership with Spelman College, the music streaming service Spotify opened its Spotify NextGen podcast studio on campus. The NextGen audio program, which is a part of Spotify’s larger Equity Fund programs, strives to develop, bring to life, and expand the podcast culture around HBCUs. Since the start of their partnership […]

Leaders at Prairie View A&M release their strategic plan to make the Texas HBCU a ‘top 10’ public HBCU by 2035. According to U.S. News & World Report rankings, Prairie View A&M currently holds the spot of number 14 among state-funded HBCUs. Prairie View A&M  was ranked as the best value HBCU in Texas. The […]

Texas Southern University has cut the ribbon on its new Athletic Strength and Conditioning Facility. The 6,600-square-foot facility is located on Texas Southern’s campus behind Alexander Durley Stadium. The new state-of-the art facility features top-of-the line weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, and additional space for physical therapy and other services […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has welcomed music artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Eminem, and Quavo to her campaign rallies. At her upcoming rally in Houston, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is set to make an appearance. The Houston native is also set to perform according to a source directly connected to the rally’s preparation, as […]

As a result of a deadly shooting that took place at Albany State University, other Georgia HBCUs are enhancing their security as their homecoming weekends approach. Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University have all announced their plans to improve campus security. Last week, during a homecoming concert at Albany State, De’Morion Tayshawn Daniels […]

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Vice President Kamala plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C. According to several close to the campaign, Harris is considering her alma mater, Howard University, as the headquarters on election night. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. […]

One of the best parts about going to college, especially an HBCU, is meeting new people. This is where we find our future bridesmaids, godparents to our children, and other lifelong friends. Others are lucky enough to find the love of their lives at homecoming of all places. In a recent interview with the Atlanta […]

This past weekend, Howard University celebrated its 100th homecoming, and many celebrities graced the yard with their presence. Students were excited to see celebrities like Lance Gross and Anthony Anderson mixing and mingling on the yard, but there was one person that had students shook. Supermodel Anok Yai returned to Howard years after being discovered […]

Morehouse College alumnus and Atlanta Falcons owner, Rashawn Williams, was a guest shark on last week’s episode of the hit ABC show Shark Tank. Williams, Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and well-known filmmaker and producer Will Packer are the newest minority owners of the Atlanta Falcons. Williams always knew that he […]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has over 600 active chapters worldwide, and the fraternity recently added a new chapter to that list. The Tau Kappa Lambda (TKL) Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha has chartered its first chapter in the Republic of Panama. This is Alpha Phi Alpha’s first chapter in Central America. Although the chapter […]

Oakwood University Pastor Robert Edwards’ sermon took an interesting turn when he used the phrase “No Diddy” while encouraging attendees to practice abstinence. Oakwood University is a Seventh-Day Adventist HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama. The short clip of the over 90-minute broadcast has gone viral on social media. The phrase “No Diddy” has been used as […]

The Coco-Cola company has launched an exciting new platform geared towards HBCUs. They have launched The World Is My Yard, an HBCU-centered platform available in the company’s +one app. The World Is My Yard exclusively provides HBCU students with an extensive variety of resources, engaging content, and on-campus experiences. The program, which is based on […]

Legendary hip-hop icon Doug E. Fresh is set to serve as the Grand Marshall during this year’s Howard University Homecoming Parade. He will also join the Howard University “Showtime” Marching Band during the halftime show at the football game against Tennessee State University. This year Howard is celebrating its 100th Homecoming anniversary. The Howard vs. […]

A man who was wrongfully arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that killed a Jackson State University student last year is suing the university and several others connected to the incident. Last month, Shirley Brown filed a lawsuit against Jackson State on behalf of her teenage son, Joshua Brown. The lawsuit, which was filed […]

All American: Homecoming star Martin Bobb-Semple makes a big move following the series finale last month. Bobb-Semple has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). UTA is one of the leading global talent, sports, entertainment, and advisory companies. Martin Bobb-Semple has been acting since he was nine years old. He got his start in theater in […]

The Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. received a huge honor in Mississippi earlier this week. Rose Street in Jackson, Mississippi, has been renamed Alpha Delta Zeta Drive. The chapter was chartered at 723 Rose Street on October 14, 1938, by eight Black women. Alpha Delta Zeta is the first Zeta […]

Morehouse College has hired A.D. Drew as its new Sports Marketing Manager. He will also serve as the Sports Information Director for the athletic department. His duties include external marketing for the athletic department and website maintenance. The beginning of October marked the start of Drew’s appointment. Before joining the athletic department at Morehouse, Drew […]

The Austin Area Urban League is hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Basketball Classic on November 8th and 9th at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. This year’s HBCU Basketball Classic has partnered with HBCU+ to stream the event on its platform. Highlights of this year’s classic include the Conference Challenge and the Battle of […]

Florida A&M University alumna and FOX Sports Executive Vice President (Communications) Terri Hines has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Homecoming Convocation. The event will take place Friday, November 1 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. Hines graduated from Florida A&M with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. As a graduate of […]

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, the president of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, has designed an innovative shoe that grows over time. Dr. Edwards is known for creativity and innovation in the design world and continues to be a leader in the sneaker industry. He is partnering with Target to release ÜNOS by Sz, an […]

Tennessee State University has released a statement following a fatal shooting that took place near campus during its homecoming weekend. Nine people were injured and one killed in a shooting at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. According to police reports, two groups exchanged gunfire from opposite sides of the […]

In an announcement from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), several HBCUs will introduce Women’s Flag Football to their campuses. This new sports initiative will launch next spring at seven HBCUs. Bluefield State University, Bowie State University, Claflin University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University will add […]

Former “Apprentice” star Omarosa Manigault- Newman has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. This comes as a shock to many, as Newman worked under Donald Trump in 2017 as the director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison. In addition, she gained recognition for being one of Trump’s favorite contestants on “The Apprentice.” Manigault-Newman is […]

During a rally in North Carolina, the vice president made an interesting HBCU prediction while greeting supporters. After meeting a supporter that mentions he also attended an HBCU, Harris replies, “You know we’re about to make the first HBCU presidency ever.” If elected, Harris will be the first president in history to attend an HBCU. […]

Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has something exciting coming soon for the Hotties! She is set to release a feature-length documentary for Amazon MGM Studios titled “Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words.” The documentary will give an inside look at Megan Thee Stallion, her life, and her journey to becoming one of the most […]

Delaware State University and the state of New York are making history by opening the first-ever HBCU Early College Prep High School. The school is set to open next fall in Southeast Queens. This revolutionary school will provide students with an educational experience that highlights the heritage and traditions of HBCUs. This innovative initiative comes […]

Due to the success of the first leg of the tour, the A Different World HBCU College Tour has officially been extended in an exclusive from PEOPLE confirmed. The second half of the tour will begin on Thursday, October 17 at Bowie State University. The original 10-day city tour has been extended due to popular […]

The hockey team at Tennessee State University could be in jeopardy before players even hit the ice. The team is facing a major financial crisis as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. According to a report, prompt action needs to be taken to ensure the team’s future success. The university officially announced last […]

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is back for its second year, and we are already in for a real treat! The festival announced today that Power Star Naturi Naughton-Lewis will be this year’s keynote speaker. Lewis will speak on power, passion, and perseverance. Last year’s moderator Loni Love will moderate the festival once again […]

Some parents come to their child’s HBCU to visit for homecoming. They might go to the game or walk around the tailgate, but imagine your dad being a part of your school’s homecoming concert line-up. Atlanta rapper and member of OutKast Big Boi is set to perform at his son’s homecoming concert. Big Boi’s son […]

Edward Waters University has been selected to host two NCAA Division II Championships. The 2027 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship and the 2028 NCAA Division II Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be hosted by the university. Additionally, the NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field First Round […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff defensive back and senior Kaleb Knox has been released from the hospital following suffering a scary injury last Saturday. According to Knox’s coach, he suffered some neck pain but was responsive and had some feeling in the lower half of his body. He is now back with his family […]

The Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine is set to perform at the 137th Rose Bowl Parade in 2026. During Morgan State’s homecoming activities this past weekend, the university made the announcement. The Rose Bowl game for college football is part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, which is a set of festivities that takes […]

Kamala Harris is a woman of many firsts. She is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to hold office as both district attorney and attorney general in California. She is the first South Asian American to become Senator of California. Most notoriously, she is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to […]

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received yet another $1 million donation from FanDuel, the leading online gambling corporation in North America. Fanduel has donated $1 million to the UNCF for a fourth time to help with the mission to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who, because of UNCF […]

  Last Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they hired Dr. Vanessa Brooks as their new head athletic trainer. Not only has Dr. Brooks made major accomplishments in the field of athletic training but in her community as well. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Before working with the Lakers, […]