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In a historic move that underscores her ongoing commitment to advancing HBCUs, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to Winston-Salem State University. This remarkable gift not only marks the largest single donation in the university’s 133-year history but also brings Scott’s total giving to the campus to $80 million—following a previous $30 million gift in 2020. Most […]

For the third year in a row, I had the opportunity to attend the HBCU First Look Film Festival—an annual celebration of Black creativity, culture, and cinematic excellence. Each year, this event continues to spotlight emerging voices and honor trailblazers who’ve paved the way in film and television. From thought-provoking panels to celebrity appearances and […]

A recent state audit has put Texas Southern University under intense scrutiny, alleging widespread mismanagement of funds and raising questions about the school’s financial oversight. The findings have sparked growing concern among alumni, lawmakers, and higher education leaders about the future of Texas Southern’s independence as one of the nation’s largest HBCUs. As calls for […]

From reigning as Mister North Carolina A&T to stepping onto one of Hulu’s most anticipated new series, Joshua Suiter is proving that HBCU excellence shines far beyond the yard. The North Carolina A&T State University alum has landed a role in Hulu’s All’s Fair, the newest legal dramedy from producer Ryan Murphy. His transition from […]

The first-ever HBCU gymnast is adding another milestone to her trailblazing journey—becoming a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Known for breaking barriers in collegiate gymnastics and representing the growing legacy of HBCU athletic excellence, Naimah Muhammad is now continuing that spirit of sisterhood, scholarship, and service through one of the Divine Nine’s […]

Some heavy hitters from the entertainment industry will be joining the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival this year. The festival is returning to Howard University for the third year in a row with this year’s theme: “Elevate Future Storytellers.” This year the festival will be honoring some of the best in the industry during Cafe […]

Spelman College is known for producing shining stars, and actress Adrianna Mitchell is one of them. The Spelman alumna and Atlanta native has landed a role on the Tracy Morgan-led sitcom on Paramount+, “Crutch.” “Crutch” is a spin-off of the incredibly popular CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” starring Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold. The show […]

Howard University is the latest HBCU to be on the receiving end of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s generosity. The Washington, D.C., HBCU received an $80 million donation from Scott, one of the largest gifts in the university’s history. Scott has been on a spending spree over the last few months, donating to HBCUs all over the […]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Talladega College is selling some of its historic artwork to help with its ongoing financial problems. The college is selling four murals painted by artist Halle Woodruff. Talladega has been struggling financially for years, and this latest move to sell these murals will help fund the school in […]

The College of Business and the College of Sciences and Engineering at Southern University can soon see some positive changes. Shell donated $5 million to the university to help support student success initiatives in these areas. This significant donation helps fund the university’s System’s Strategic Pillar, specifically Student Success. Within the College of Sciences and […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg recently made a surprise appearance at Jackson State University. The West Coast rapper made an appearance at GLAAD’s “Generation Z and HIV: Human Issue. Southern Solution. An HBCU Tour.” Many were surprised by his decision to attend this event following Hilo’s earlier comments about the LGBTQIA+ community. During the event, he sat […]

It looks like R&B singer Brian McKnight won’t be traveling to Orangeburg, South Carolina, “anytime” soon. Claflin University canceled McKnight’s performance after receiving backlash from students and board members. McKnight was expected to perform at the university’s 31st Presidential Scholarship Gala, but it was canceled due to an outpouring of backlash. The university took to […]

They might be few, but they are mighty. At Yale, two students are keeping their Divine Nine organizations alive as the only members of their fraternities on campus, per a wide-ranging feature by Yale Daily News’s Olivia Cyrus. Alejandro Rojas is the only member of the Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., while […]

One thing about HBCUs is that they are going to look out for their own. Following the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown, Delaware State University and its Hustle Administration have issued new financial accommodations for students and families who have been affected by the shutdown. As a part of these accommodations, the university issued a temporary […]

So, we know you’ve seen it… The very funny and talented Keke Palmer released the trailer as well as the first two episodes of her new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” on her KeyTV Network. While fans usually love Palmer, her new project was met with mixed reviews. “Southern Fried Rice” follows KoKo Johnson, a Korean […]

To help Virginia HBCUs further progress in the field of humanities research, Google Data Centers has donated $150,000 to support this effort. Through the Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship, the donation will help fund research while providing students, faculty, writers, and doctoral students with access to publishing outlets and a supportive environment. The Google Data […]

An HBCU queen is taking a shot at another pageant. Delaware State University Trustee and Miss Delaware USA, Tetra Shockley, Esq., is representing the university and the state of Delaware in the 2025 Miss USA Pageant. Shockley will be joining Howard University alumna and Miss Texas Taylor Davis in the pageant. In addition to being […]

Sadly, Love Island USA fan favorite Olandria Carthen will not be returning to our TV screens anytime soon. Rumors have recently spun that Carthen would be joining the season 3 cast of the popular HBO drama “Euphoria.” Those rumors have turned out to be false. Olandria Carthen, internet sensation, joins ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 cast. pic.twitter.com/rczFzM2s7K […]

Another alleged incident of hazing has occurred on the campus of Southern University. According to WAFB, the university has suspended the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. due to allegations of hazing. The suspension happened last week during Southern’s homecoming festivities. It has not yet been confirmed what the exact allegations were […]

Morehouse College and Spelman College have taken a major step to protect their shared cultural identity, announcing this week that the institutions have officially trademarked the term “Spelhouse.” The move ensures that the name—synonymous with Black excellence, tradition, and unity—belongs to the community that created it. This information comes from a press release shared with […]

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the gift that keeps on giving.  Scott has gifted Morgan State University with a $63 million unrestricted gift, her second multimillion-dollar gift to the Maryland HBCU in five years. This recent donation brings the total amount donated by Scott to $103 million. Scott first donated $40 million to the university back […]

Following an incident at nearby school Louisiana State University, Southern University plans to beef up security just ahead of this weekend’s homecoming game and festivities. Southern University has already had several similar incidents this year resulting in campus shutdowns. Southern University Chancellor John Pierre released a statement stating the changes to security measures just ahead […]

Fans of both the WNBA and Love Island have reason to be excited—the Bayou Barbie and WNBA standout Angel Reese recently sat down with Love Island fan-favorite Olandria Carthen, aka the Bama Barbie, for an intimate podcast interview that’s already generating buzz, even before its official release. Known for being a boss on and off the court, Reese’s podcast highlights her […]

Florida A&M University announcer Joe Bullard will not be returning to the mic anytime soon. The Southern Athletic Conference (SWAC) denied the university’s appeal to end Bullard’s suspension early in time for the Florida A&M homecoming football game. Bullard was suspended for two games following an incident with the Alabama State University Honey Beez. One […]

Homecoming is a special time for all HBCUs. As homecoming season begins, many HBCUs are taking precautions to ensure the safety of those who attend. Following a recent increase of shootings at HBCUs during homecoming events, Texas Southern University is making some changes in preparation. Texas Southern’s president, J.W. Crawford III, released a statement on […]

HBCU students are often trendsetters when it comes to fashion. Taking inspiration from their time at their alma mater, three Tuskegee University alumni have launched a clothing line dedicated to HBCU fashion trends, just in time for the homecoming season. Through their clothing brand, Taliaferro Union Apparel Company, the three alums have created an “Archive […]

A Howard University alum is living everyone’s dream. A Washington, D.C., woman is $2 million richer after winning a scratch-off, securing the largest prize of its kind in the city’s history. The lucky woman purchased the Extreme 500X Fortune scratch ticket from Franklin Liquor and Market in Northeast D.C. This particular ticket is significant for […]

Homecoming is supposed to be a time when students, alumni, and others come together to celebrate the legacy and history of their HBCUs, but sadly, a surge of gun violence has ruined what is supposed to be a happy time. This past weekend, shootings have been reported at two different HBCUs during homecoming week. Both […]

She may not have won Love Island USA Season 7, but she won the hearts of fans everywhere. Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen became a fan favorite on the show, and after leaving the villa, she continues to be adored by many. In a recent article written by AFROTECH, Carthen talked about her journey to Tuskegee […]

Florida A&M University has a new interim athletic director. The university appointed Michael Smith as the interim Director of Athletics, replacing former athletic director Travis Glasgow. Glasgow is leaving the university to accept a full-time position as the Deputy Athletic Director at Alabama A&M University. This is Smith’s fourth time serving as interim athletic director […]

The song “Folded” by R&B singer Kehlani has been on the charts for weeks. Many people believe that the song could potentially earn a Grammy Award. Over the past few months, we’ve seen Kehlani and other celebrities post remixes and renditions of the popular song, HBCUs have now joined in. Last month, during the 2025 […]

Just ahead of the 2025-26 basketball season, Shaw University women’s basketball coach Jacques Curtis has abruptly retired. His retirement comes following allegations of abuse by player Kiara Shepherd. Curtis is being accused of mental and physical abuse in addition to inappropriate behavior. Curtis was with Shaw for 24 seasons. He is the most successful women’s […]

We know that tension was high in the Vick household last week as Vick and the Norfolk State University football team faced off against his wife Kijafa’s alma mater, Hampton University. In sad news for Vick and the Spartans, Hampton came out on top, beating Norfolk State 41-34. In a post-game interview, Vick was seen […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is facing yet another lawsuit. A student from the University of Southern Mississippi is suing both the university and the fraternity for allegedly failing to address allegations of hazing made by him and other students. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is former Southern Mississippi student Rafael Joseph. Joseph is alleging […]

Clark Atlanta University has added a new course to its curriculum to teach students about the ups and downs of the music department. Faculty members Bryan Calhoun and Jerry Clark teach “Fundamentals of the Music Business” through the university’s business department. People often see one side of the music industry. They see the glitz, the […]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at her alma mater, Howard University, and sent the campus into a frenzy. Harris stopped by campus to promote her new book, 107 Days. Harris graduated from Howard in 1988 with a degree in political science and economics. During her freshman year, she served on the […]

There are less than 30 days left until the highly anticipated Las Vegas HBCU Classic. Grambling State University and Jackson State University are set to face off in the inaugural event. Spearheading this event is the President of the Las Vegas Raiders, Sandra Douglass Morgan. In an interview with VIBE, Douglass Morgan shared the story […]

Some big changes are coming to the Slutty Vegan franchise. Founder Aisha “Pinky” Cole-Hayes will begin franchising the popular vegan restaurant chain after following a state-level restructuring as an alternative to bankruptcy. She made the announcement in a LinkedIn post and highlighted the company’s growth and potential opportunities for entrepreneurs. “This isn’t just about scaling […]

After making a deal with Florida prosecutors, Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs may avoid trial for her pending grand theft and fraud charges. In June, Suggs was arrested on charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four other misdemeanor counts. As reported by HBCU GameDay, Suggs was accused of misusing a credit […]