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Ray “Misster Ray” Cunningham has been initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The two-time Virginia State University alum and former ‘College Hill’ joined the Eta Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Pasadena, California. Cunningham is an award-winning producer, host, author, actor, and TV personality. He made his TV debut […]

Howard University alumna Christie Dashiell has earned her first Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Dashiell, a talented vocalist and composer, earned her nomination for her album “Journey in Black.” Her sound is described as a blend of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul. Dashiell made the exciting announcement on her Instagram this […]

Just as the Theatre Department at Dillard University celebrated its 90th anniversary, they announced their partnership with Emmy Award-winning composer Elvin Ross. Ross, who is a native of Louisiana and the CEO/Founder of the E. Ross Studios School of Film Television, is leading a cutting-edge academic project that has the potential to completely transform the […]

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, with help from Toyota Motor North America, is launching the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) program next spring. The program will offer a financial curriculum based on real-world applications. Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University students will benefit from the program. The program, which was created in partnership […]

Virginia State University has named Felicia Johnson as Interim Athletic Director. This decision comes a month after the death of former Virginia State Associate Vice President of Athletics, Peggy Davis. The university appointed Johnson to the position effective immediately. Johnson joined the athletics department at Virginia State in 2021. She previously held positions as the […]

The victim who died during the mass shooting at Tuskegee University during the university’s 100th homecoming celebration has now been identified.18-year-old LaTavion Johnson has been identified as the victim. Many sources say Johnson died saving others from gunfire. Many say ‘he’s a hero in his own way.’ Johnson died last week following a shooting during […]

A suspect has been identified in the fatal shooting that took place at Tuskegee University during the university’s homecoming weekend. Jacquez Myrick has been named the suspect in the shooting. 16 people were injured, with 18-year-old La’Tavion Johnson being the only fatality. Myrick is a native of Montgomery and is not a student at the […]

This past weekend I returned to Howard University for the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival. The purpose of the three-day event was to honor HBCU students and alumni in the film industry and to highlight Black filmmakers at HBCUs. Students were given the opportunity to network and learn at the festival, which included […]

This year marks 102 years of sisterhood, leadership, and service for the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. These ladies have lived up to their motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,” through their numerous national initiatives and positive contributions to their communities. In honor of Founder’s Day, here are five notable women of SGRho. Hattie […]

An HBCU student has been released from jail after the road rage charges against him were dropped by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Clark Atlanta University student Ladavious McNair had been held in custody at the Fulton County Jail with multiple charges, including aggravated assault and battery. McNair was arrested on October 2 in […]

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to deliver her concession speech. Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump after losing the 2024 presidential election this week. Many Harris supporters were disappointed by the outcome, but during her speech she urged them to “continue the fight that fueled this campaign.” “Let […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has released a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris historic presidential run. The organization released the statement via the school’s official Instagram page. Here is the full statement from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated proudly congratulates our Divine Nine sister, Vice President Kamala Harris, on […]

Alabama A&M University linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized after suffering a severe head injury during a game last month. Burnett was injured during a game against Alabama State University on October 26. His family has since started a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses and housing for his family while he recovers. “He […]

President Joe Biden presented the National Humanities Medal to Ruth J. Simmons, the eighth president of Prairie View A&M University and the first female president in the school’s history, at a White House event. The award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to history and cultural access that have improved our knowledge of the […]

BET is set to air the 2nd annual HBCU Honors next month. The ceremony will celebrate prominent HBCU alumni. Will Packer, Fantasia Burrino, and Hezekiah Walker will be honored. Comedian and Fisk University alum Kim Whitley will be the host. Howard University will host the ceremony on November 14 in the Cramton Auditorium. “Hosting HBCU […]

Howard University is one step closer to achieving Research-1. Howard will have greater access to research money as well as recruiting top-tier professors due to its R-1 status. The university will officially be granted R-1 status this upcoming spring. New Carnegie Classification criteria have made the path to R-1 status easier to achieve. To be […]

Florida A&M University has created the George and Alice Thompson endowed scholarship after receiving a $115,000 gift from Tola Thompson. The scholarship was created to have a significant, long-lasting, beneficial influence on Florida A&M athletics and the experience of student-athletes. Thompson donated the funds to her parents, George “Godfather” and Alice Thompson, who ties to […]

During their homecoming last week, Spelman College honored actress LaTanya Richardson-Jackson and her husband, actor Samuel L. Jackson, with the opening of the newly renovated performing arts center named after them. The couple met in 1970 as students at Spelman and Morehouse College. “Sam and I are continually invested in the success of Spelman College […]

It is official, Vice President Kamala Harris will use her alma mater, Howard University, as an headquarters on election night. This news comes right after more than 75,000 people joined Harris last night for her speech on Ellipse. Harris received a degree in political science and economics from Howard University in 1986. In addition to […]

Nike launched its #Yardrunners initiative back in 2020 with the goal of recognizing HBCU alumni who “ran the yard” and had a significant influence on their campus. The campaign has since persisted by releasing a number of HBCU-themed collections every year, which include clothing and footwear that honor HBCUs. The newest release are sneakers in […]

Billboard named Howard University and Tennessee State University as two of the top music business schools in the country. The Howard University Warner Music. Blavatnik Center for Music Business is known for its distinctive curriculum, which combines significant social justice activities with standard music business courses. While the Tennessee State University Commercial Music Program provides […]

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 […]