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Grammy Award-nominated producer and Alabama State University alumnus Bernard “HARV” Harvey is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix series “Hitmakers.” HARV has worked with a number of chart-topping artists like Justin Bieber, Sevyn Streeter, Omah Lay, Skrillex, Normani, Gucci Mane, and Ryan Tedder. Hitmakers, the latest docu-reality series from Netflix, premiered on July 24. […]

According to recent research, Maryland’s largest HBCUs have been significantly contributing to the state’s economy. Morgan State University generated $891 million for Baltimore’s economy and $1.5 billion for the state economy in 2024, according to a recent report from Econsult Solutions. “From our pioneering research projects to our massive role in local community and economic […]

During its 2025 International Conclave in Tampa, Florida, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. inducted Grammy-winning gospel legend Fred Hammond as an honorary member. Hammond now joins a select group of 2025 honorary inductees, which includes Dr. Howard Fuller, a civil rights leader; Edward “Special Ed” Archer, a hip-hop icon; actor and singer Leon Robinson; Dr. […]

Forbes has named Florida A&M University as the best HBCU with online programs. The following HBCUs also made the list for top online programs: Delaware State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T State University, Bowie State University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Fayetteville State University, and Tennessee […]

Jackson State University alum and ‘Severance’ star Tramell Tillman has been nominated for an Emmy Award. Tillman is nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. If he wins, he will be the first Black actor to win in this category. Tillman portrays the stern and occasionally humorous Mr. […]

Prairie View A&M University has partnered with Dr. Matthew Knowles for the Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program. The objective of the initiative is to introduce students and educators to prominent world leaders with careers that have transformed industries and promoted interdisciplinary innovation. Knowles is the father of the iconic singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. For the 2025 and […]

According to the Houston Police Department, Tyler Martinez, a former football player for Texas Southern University, was shot and killed last week in a parking garage not far from the university’s campus. The university released a statement regarding Martinez’ death on their official Instagram. “With profound sadness, we honor the life of Tyler Martinez, a […]

The battle for Saint Augustine’s University to maintain its accreditation is still ongoing. The university is going back and forth with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following a recent panel discussion. Saint Augustine’s accreditation status has been in jeopardy for several years following years of financial woes. The appeals […]

Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson has been appointed as the next Director of Athletics at Mississippi Valley State University. Bringing to the Delta Devils family a track record of strategic innovation, competitive achievement, and student-athlete advocacy, Shields-Gadson has over 25 years of experience leading collegiate athletics. Shields-Gadson most recently held the position of Deputy Athletic Director at […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., have added some heavy hitters to their 2025 honorary member class. The induction took place during the sorority’s 2025 Leadership Seminar in California. The newest inductees are Olympian Gabby Thomas, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates, and model Beverly Johnson. “Welcoming […]

In collaboration with Wells Fargo, the Atlanta Falcons have announced the 2025 class of the HBCU Fellows Program, an eight-week paid program that links HBCU students in Atlanta with opportunities for professional development in sports and entertainment, brand engagement, and financial empowerment. “Wells Fargo is honored to continue serving as the presenting sponsor for the […]

If the ladies at Litchfield Penitentiary could see her now. Orange Is the New Black star Danielle Brooks was inducted as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., during the sorority’s 57th National Convention. Brooks joins hip-hop legend Queen Latifah, political strategist Donna Brazile, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, business executive Janice Bryant Howroyd, tech […]

Legendary actress Phylicia Rashad joins season 3 of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age.’ Black elitism is the new focus of season 3 of the American historical drama series. Rashad joins Tony Award-nominated actress Audra McDonald and others in the upcoming season. “We just got more and more interested in the history of the Black bourgeois community […]

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman has passed away at age 86. Norman leaves behind a legacy of putting in hard work on and off the field. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Norman attended Johnson C. Smith University on a scholarship offer from Coach Eddie McGirt. He was a standout […]

Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes has officially announced her run for Georgia State Representative in District 93. Dr. Kimes launched her campaign at a rally in downtown Atlanta yesterday. “I’m not a career politician. I’m a mom, a doctor, and a business owner—and I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe […]

Johnson C. Smith University is about to have a new “young bull” on campus. 15-year-old Josiah Matthews will be attending the university this fall after graduating early. Matthews was homeschooled and was able to take multiple classes at the same time. “I just remember doing third and fourth grades together,” Matthews said. “And fifth, sixth, […]

Both Grambling State University and Florida A&M University are set to receive a significant amount of funding from the state. Grambling State is set to receive over $20 million in state funding, while the Florida 2025-2026 budget has allocated $162 million in operational funding for Florida HBCUs. In addition to the recurring operational support for […]

With a strong presence on and off the court, Alabama A&M University women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton joins the Essence Festival of Culture for the highly anticipated “Play the Game, Get the Look” panel. In addition to her superb coaching abilities, Thornton has gained a major following for her game day fashion choices, bringing in […]

Applications for Edward Waters University are at an all-time high for the upcoming Fall 2025 academic semester. According to the university, it has received 11,500 applications so far, the highest number of applications in its 158-year history. Founded in 1866 by African Methodist Episcopal Church members as a school to educate freedmen and their offspring, […]

City council members are looking at ways to bring an HBCU to Boston for the first time. At a meeting last week, Vice President Brian Worrell of the Council urged for a hearing to be held on the creation of an HBCU satellite campus in Boston. “An HBCU presence would provide role models for current […]

Zion Packer, the son of Hollywood producer Will Packer, is a recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. Zion graduated last month with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Packer shared his excitement about his son graduating in an Instagram post last month. “So proud of you, son! Nothing and no one can stop […]

Production for the “A Different World” spin-off has officially begun. The Netflix series is currently filming on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. Netflix announced last August that a reboot was in the works. Along with writer/executive producer Felicia Pride, the sequel is the brainchild of executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina […]

Nestled in the heart of Louisiana, Grambling State University has long stood as a beacon of Black excellence, resilience, and cultural pride. Known for its legendary marching band, championship football legacy, and deep-rooted HBCU traditions, Grambling has also produced a powerhouse of influential alumni who’ve shaped music, media, politics, and beyond. Here is a list […]

Southern University and A&M College is an institution that is rich in history and tradition. With the motto, “Excellence defines us. Pride sustains us. Tradition guides us,” no wonder alumni have so much Jaguar pride.  Here are three alumni who are the personification of what it means to be a Southern University Jaguar. David Banner […]

The city of Baltimore will continue to host the CIAA tournament through 2029. Their contract agreement with the tournament was extended after the bid from North Carolina fell through. “Baltimore’s leadership continues to demonstrate the importance of the CIAA to its community and culture,” CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker said in a statement. “They understand […]

Tennessee State University announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the state government that will allow it to access $96 million over three years to support its operations. In 2022, state lawmakers allocated $250 million for the university’s infrastructure and capital projects. Deferred maintenance needs are being “actively addressed” with $99 million of […]

Love Island USA Season 6 winner Kordell Beckham joins Keke Palmer’s Southern Fried Rice, Palmer’s new KeyTV series. Beckham is the younger brother of NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. Raised by Southern Black parents from birth, Southern Fried Rice centers on Koko, a Gen-Z Asian American girl (played by Page Yang), as she battles to […]

A $9.1 million higher education grant awarded to the state of Mississippi will help three HBCUs to increase entrepreneurship, job training, and artificial intelligence (AI) education. Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Alcorn State University will benefit from the multi-million-dollar grant. Governor Tate Reeves announced the funds through the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP) […]

HBCU Power Morehouse College has formally announced the Powerhouse Film Academy, which will be held at Morehouse College this summer. The film academy is offering a two-week intensive program designed to help high school boys develop their leadership and creative voices. The initiative will expand its cohort in storytelling, social impact, and entrepreneurship between June […]

New Jersey sprinter Amira Washington has committed to the Howard University Bison swim team for 2026–2027. Her choice enhances the program’s rising national prominence and fortifies the only HBCU with a Division I swim team. At the moment, Washington is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School. Additionally, she trains at the Greater Monmouth […]

The Alabama State University community is mourning the loss of Charles Goodwin III, the assistant band director of the Mighty Marching Hornets band. Goodwin’s passing was announced by the university earlier this week. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Goodwin III. An assistant director of the Mighty Marching Hornets,” […]

Under Armour has partnered with Bowie State University and Morgan State University for its “Sisterhood in Style” social media campaign. The campaign features members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The campaign is to celebrate the brand’s newest lifestyle sneaker, the UA Echo. HBCUs and Greek life are highlighted in the campaign. The series, which […]

K.J. Lattimore, son of R&B stars Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is a recent graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business on May 4. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is the country’s first degree-granting HBCU.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kenny Lattimore (@kennylattimore) Both Kenny and Chanté expressed […]

Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger is denying all allegations of sexual assault after a lawsuit was filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Granger has been placed on leave as the university continues to investigate the incident. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Texas Southern staff member who alleges that Granger groped her vagina […]

While appearing on Jemele Hill’s Spolitics podcast, comedian Rickey Smiley expressed his disappointment in his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., following the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died during an unsanctioned ritual while trying to join the fraternity. Smiley had a lot to say about how things have changed within the […]

A Hampton University administrator is under investigation after a video on social media went viral alleging that the administrator withheld the student’s grades in exchange for sexual favors. This week, Hampton University released a statement addressing the incident: “Hampton University is aware of an issue currently circulating on social media.  The University handles all matters […]

Mother-daughter duo Angela Jones and Jordan Jones are recent graduates of Southern University and A&M College. Graduating just one day apart, this milestone showcases their dedication to academic excellence. “It wasn’t just about walking across the stage,” Jordyn said, according to HBCU Gameday. “It was about walking in purpose — together.” The two never planned to graduate […]

We love young love! Black-ish star Marsai Martin and NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth are dating. The pair were photographed last month during a NASCAR event. Martin confirmed the relationship during an interview on the popular radio show The Breakfast Club. In her interview, Martin was particularly kind while discussing Caruth’s emotional intelligence, which she stressed […]

Florida A&M University’s controversial new president, Marva Johnson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Many people find that news surprising due to her conservative views. In May, Johnson was selected as the 13th president of Florida A&M last month despite major pushback from alumni, students, and supporters. On May 16, the Board […]