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Kylee Owens, the daughter of NFL legend Terrell Owens, has been named to the 2024 AVCA DI All-Americans Honorable Mention Team for women’s volleyball. Owens was named along with 53 other athletes from across the country who have excelled in the area of volleyball. Owens has been a standout player since joining the Lady Panthers at […]

Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! Celebrating 117 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to ALL mankind. Being the “Phrist and Phinest,” these women have been serving their communities since 1908. In honor of Founders Day, here are five notable Alpha women. Cynthia Erivo If you haven’t seen Wicked, […]

Best-selling author and the creator of the Alex Cross book series James Patterson has donated $75,000 to the University of the Virgin Islands through The Patterson Family Foundation. Ten first-year undergraduate and graduate students who want to pursue careers in writing and teaching will receive $7,500 for the 2024-2025 school year. The donation demonstrates the […]

Last month, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at age 100. Since his passing, the nation has reflected on the legacy he left behind. A large part of President Carter’s legacy was the work he did with HBCUs while president. As an advocate for higher learning and HBCUs, he played a pivotal role in […]

Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated! The organization is celebrating 112 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. In honor of Founders Day, here are five notable women of Delta Sigma Theta. Jasmine Crockett Jasmine Crockett is a politician and lawyer who is a member of the U.S. House […]

Just a few days before Founders Day, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. member Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove has been elected Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress per a report by Watch The Yard Kamlager-Dove released a statement on her website to convey her appreciation and dedication to the role. She currently […]

Comedian Rickey Smiley announced a shocking family revelation during a recent interview on the Smitty and Dee Show. Smiley, who is 56, recently learned that he is the father of 5-year-old twin girls. The twins are the product of a relationship between Smiley and an ex-girlfriend. During a recent court appearance, Smiley’s ex-girlfriend learned that […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated! Celebrating 111 years of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Since 1914, the men of Phi Beta Sigma have been dedicated to serving their communities. In honor of Founders Day, here are five notable men of Phi Beta Sigma. Bill Clinton Did you know that […]

The Netflix show The Circle is all about making connections and building alliances. In some cases, players have connected not only in the game but in real life. While finding a romantic connection is not the purpose of the show, it has happened for a few lucky contestants. Season 7 stars Darian Holt and Jadejha […]

Happy Founders Day to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 114 years of “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.”In honor of Founders Day, here is a list of five notable members of KAPsi. Bill Russell Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is the fraternity of many talented athletes, including the legendary Bill […]

The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God has brought the popular fast-food restaurant, Krystal, to Orangeburg, South Carolina. Orangeburg is also the home of South Carolina State University. During the restaurant’s grand opening last month, he shared his personal ties to the university. “This means everything; I love Orangeburg. My father-in-law went to Claflin University, […]

Last month the Mississippi Valley State University “Mean Green Marching Machine”  band was invited to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2025, for president-elect Donald Trump. Since the announcement, both the band and university have received major backlash, especially from the HBCU community. The university is seeking help to […]

Only a week after then-interim president of Tennessee State University Dr. Ronald Johnson resigned, the university has found his replacement. The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dwayne Tucker as interim president. Tucker is an alumnus of Tennessee State. He was appointed during a special meeting on December 13. As a testament to […]

The Athletics Department at Tuskegee University has received a generous $1.5 million donation from an anonymous donor. The donation contributes to Tuskegee University’s athletic director Reginald Ruffin’s goal to raise money for the program. The athletic department will use this donation to further improve the experiences of student athletes, the band, and student government. “Tuskegee […]

Nike is continuing to run its highly successful Yardrunners initiative. The program launched back in 2020 to celebrate the history of HBCUs and their alumni. Created by Nike HBCU alums, the Yardrunners program combines purpose and creativity by working alongside trailblazers to create products and narratives that have a profound impact on the HBCU community. […]

With all the buzz surrounding the ‘A Different World’ reboot, in a recent interview the show’s long-time producer and director, Debbie Allen, shares details about the spin-off that almost happened. In a recent interview with Lena Waithe on her podcast Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, Debbie Allen revealed that NBC had a ‘A Different World’ […]

Tyrese Gibson’s daughter Shayla Somer Gibson has chosen her college home for the next four years. In an announcement on Instagram, the ‘Sweet Lady’ singer announced that his daughter will be attending Clark Atlanta University in Georgia. “CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY is the choice….. As a father I am forever indebted to the love and #DaddyDaughter love that […]

Michael Vick’s recent hiring as head football coach at Norfolk State University has been met with lots of mixed reactions. One group in particular is not thrilled with Vick’s recent career move. The animal rights group, PETA, has released a statement on Vick’s recent news via Us Weekly. “After interviewing him at PETA’s office in […]

Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie “Six Triple Eight” tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. This battalion was the only predominantly Black, all-female unit of the Women’s Army Corps that served during World War II. One of the women in the 6888th was an HBCU alumna, a graduate of Talladega College. 855 women, […]

Alabama State University has hired its first flag football coach just ahead of its first flag football season in 2025. Jennifer Constuble was announced as a flag football coach by the university yesterday. She has been involved in the sport for over two decades with NFL flag football. She has head coaching expertise from her […]

Florida A&M University is still searching for a permanent president. The university made significant progress after being delayed twice after seven applicants were asked their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the latest DEI law bill passed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the next president of Florida A&M may not be black. In a […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Vick was hired as the head football coach at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a native of the area, he will be right at home. Vick made […]

Actress Dawnn Lewis has hinted that she and the rest of the original cast from A Different World might potentially be involved in the Netflix reboot in an Us Weekly exclusive. Lewis played Jaleesa Vinson in the original series. “All we know is that the majority of us, if not all of us, will be […]

Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, also known as the Graves School, was ranked 60th in the country on Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools list. Morgan State was the only HBCU to make the list. The Graves School is named after Morgan State alumnus and BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine founder, Earl […]

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant and Florida A&M University graduate Briona Carswell will make history as the first student from Florida A&M set to graduate from the new Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This department is a partnership between both Florida A&M and Florida State University’s College of Engineering. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity, […]

In a recent interview on the podcast The Pivot, Colorado star Travis Hunter revisited what sparked his HBCU journey to Jackson State University. The Heisman Trophy finalist told the hosts of The Pivot that he initially didn’t want to go to Jackson State, but it was former head coach Deion Sanders who convinced him to […]

North Carolina Central University received a $1 million grant from Google.org to fund the very first HBCU AI Institute in the country. The grant is a part of a new program that encourages students to pursue career fields in artificial intelligence. Up to 200 students will receive mentoring and research support from it. “This partnership […]

After serving as interim president of Tennessee State University for approximately four months, Dr. Ronald Johnson has resigned from the position. His abrupt resignation comes as tensions surrounding the university’s financial issues continue to rise. Johnson’s resignation takes effect this Friday. Johnson was appointed to the position on July 1 by the Tennessee State University […]

Emmy Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance is set to deliver the keynote address at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Winter Commencement Ceremony, the university announced yesterday. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. “My admiration of the Morehouse School of Medicine academic […]

Well-known poet, educator, public speaker, and author Nikki Giovanni has sadly passed away at age 81. Giovanni’s work was known for discussing topics from race and social issues, space travel, mortality, and children’s literature. Many people recognized Giovanni as one of the greatest Black poets of our time. Giovanni was a Fisk University alumna. Following […]

Amazon MGM Studios has teamed up with the Entertainment Industry College Outreach program (EICOP) to create a more inclusive and fair talent pipeline that includes HBCU students and other underrepresented groups. Through this partnership, EICOP will be able to continue its effort of bringing different points of view to the table by offering paid internships […]

The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band has been invited to compete in the ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship. They were ranked as the top HBCU band in the Division II category in the country. The ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship is on Friday, December 13, at Mercedes-Benz […]

The Virginia Union University Gospel Choir performed with Grammy-award-winning singer Fantasia and hip-hop icon MC Lyte at the second annual HBCU Honors. The choir performance led by Virginia Union Gospel Choir Director Joel T. Lester aired on BET on December 1. “It’s a huge honor to be chosen, especially considering the many amazing choirs within […]

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, recently became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. last month. Griner showed ove to her wife of five years for her monumental achievement via her Threads account. “Baby when i say Bash and myself are so proud of you. I cant wait to support you during this life […]

Eight lucky HBCU students received some knowledge from one of the greatest actors of all time, Denzel Washington, on the topic of success. The eight students from seven HBCUs participated in a virtual roundtable discussion last month. “This was a timeless & legendary moment to curate an HBCU roundtable discussion with eight current students and, […]

Wilberforce University becomes the first HBCU sponsored by the popular streetwear company, AND1. The partnership will provide the university with $100,000 worth of sporting gear. Wilberforce is AND1’s first formal sponsorship of an HBCU athletic program. The well-known streetwear brand visited school to provide new equipment for the women’s and men’s basketball teams, including practice […]

A doctorate program at Towson University has been denied due to its similarity to a program at a nearby school, Morgan State University. Eight of the nine commissioners at the Maryland Higher Education Commission decided that the Towson University proposed doctorate program in sustainability and environmental change was a duplicate of the bioenvironmental science Ph.D. […]

Multi-hyphenated entertainer Percy “Master P” Miller is set to be the keynote speaker at Grambling State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement. Grambling State made the announcement via their official Instagram yesterday. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Master P is a rapper, record […]

Spelman College has hired award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch as its Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, Filmmaking, Television, and Related Media in its Department of Art and Visual Culture. She will also serve as the college’s director of the documentary film program. She is best known for the feature documentary “FREE ANGELA & All Political […]