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An arrest has been made in the murder of Gennia Grimes, a member of the Alabama State University Honey Beez dance team. Her boyfriend, Rogers McCloud Jr., was arrested on a capital murder charge and is currently being held without bond in a Montgomery County Detention Facility. Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report […]

Emmy, Grammy, and Peabody Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement speaker for Howard University’s 157th Commencement next month. The Burton-led commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m on the university’s main campus. Burton will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the ceremony. […]

Louisiana state representative Delisha Boyd introduced an anti-hazing bill in honor of Caleb Wilson called “The Caleb Wilson Act” to prevent hazing on college campuses. Wilson was a Southern University student who died in February during an unsanctioned hazing ritual while pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. If the proposed bill is passed, all incoming […]

Talladega College is addressing its financial issues head-on with a “State of the College” press briefing. The institution has been experiencing a series of financial issues since the beginning of 2024, which resulted in several of Talladega College’s athletic programs being cut, including indoor track, tumbling, golf, and their widely heralded HBCU gymnastics program. “While […]

Members of the Divine Nine at Florida A&M University sponsored a walk last month in honor of Caleb Wilson. The idea came from senior Sydney Bellamy after learning of Wilson’s passing. Wilson was a Southern University student who passed away following an unsanctioned hazing ritual while pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Bellamy, who is […]

The Tybee Island police and community are preparing for this year’s Orange Crush event. In previous years the event has been plagued by violence and arrests, so this year all party’s involved are taking the necessary measures to prevent that. Orange Crush a a popular spring break event for HBCU students. Due to the high […]

In light of the most recent round of federal funding cuts, Florida A&M University’s pharmacy school is seeking far more help than normal at this year’s FAMU Day of Giving after a $16.3 million grant was terminated. However, the university is attempting to recoup the money. The multi-million-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health […]

During this year’s Leading Women Defined Summit, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced her 2026 gubernatorial run. Bottoms hinted at her potential run for Georgia governor back in January following President Donald Trump’s claims that he fired her from her President’s Export Council position. Former Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost, Danielle Belton, attended the summit, confirming […]

The Magic City Classic football might face budget cuts by Alabama lawmakers, which has raised concern from Alabama Senator Rodger Smitherman. The Magic City Classic is an annual football game between longtime rivals Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University in Birmingham, Alabama. According to WBRC-TV, Birmingham city officials predicted that the game and accompanying […]

Hampton University has expanded its Board of Trustees by adding four accomplished executives, including former MSNBC President and Hampton alumna Rashida Jones. Jones is joined by Pleasant Brodnax III, Gerard “ Gerry” Fasano, and David B. Stithas as the new Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees, which is tasked with directing the university’s long-term […]

Houston rap legend Bun B may bring his “Trill Burgers” franchise to HBCU campuses soon. He currently has a partnership with the University of Houston, and during an interview he spoke about potentially expanding to an HBCU. “This is a very storied university. It’s a larger university,” he told HBCU Legends on SI. “They have a […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies at his alma mater, North Carolina A&T University. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in First Horizon Coliseum at the Greensboro Complex. “I’m honored to return to A&T […]

Huston-Tilloston University and Paul Quinn College are the newest additions to the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), bringing the total number to 15 institutions. Both institutions will transfer from the Red River Conference. The new membership takes effect July 1, 2025. “We are thrilled to welcome Huston-Tillotson University and Paul Quinn College to the HBCU Athletic […]

After social media learned some interesting statistics about one of the most prestigious HBCUs in the nation, Howard University, the topic of Black male enrollment in college became a popular topic. Women make up 75 percent of the student body at Howard, with the remaining number of students being male. Black men only account for […]

It’s officially pageant season at several HBCUs this spring. Miss Black and Gold, Miss Kappa Alpha Psi, and the Miss Spelman pageant at Spelman College, TikTok’s latest obsession, have taken center stage. The Miss Spelman College pageant has gained a widespread audience on TikTok due to contestants viral videos, with many of the viewers coming […]

Netflix has received the green light to shoot the pilot for the A Different World spin-off series. The series will be following Dwayne and Whitley’s youngest daughter as she follows in her parents’ footsteps and attends an HBCU. Netflix has yet to comment on the recent news. Executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, […]

Social media influencer Ashton Hall has social media buzzing with his daily morning routine. His video has more than 6 million likes on Instagram and 100 million views on TikTok. But before he had social media dunking their heads in water and rubbing banana peels on their faces, he was a running back at Alcorn […]

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz found himself in hot water after he announced the Caleb Wilson Memorial Scholarship during his sixth annual Boosie Bash Festival at Southern University. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened the rapper with legal action, stating that. Wilson’s family never gave Boosie or event organizers permission to use Caleb’s name or image […]

Comedian and Florida A&M University alum Roy Woods Jr. is set to host the 85th Peabody Awards this June. The 85thPeabody Awards is on June 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Based at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabodys program recognizes work from up-and-coming voices […]

The hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ paid homage to HBCU culture in the Season 2 finale last week. One of the show’s stars, Tramell Tillman, is a graduate of Jackson State University. The show’s director and executive producer approached Tillman about the marching band sequence during the season. Being a two-time HBCU attendee, Tillman says […]

Thirteen-year-old Joshua Suddith is the newest ‘Man of Morehouse’ after being accepted to his dream school, Morehouse College. Suddith has received offers from several HBCUs, including Tennessee State University and Miles College. He is currently a gifted student at The Hills Academy in Georgia. According to Suddith’s mother, Chandra, he has always been gifted. He […]

To Have and to Holt! The Circle stars Darian Holt and Jadejha Edwards announced on social media their wedding date. The couple shared via X that their expected wedding date is May 10, 2025. The two announced their engagement on New Year’s Day after meeting on The Circle over a year ago. Darian and Jadejha, […]

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz announced that he was launching a scholarship in honor of Caleb Wilson during his sixth annual Boosie Bash, a three-day rap festival that takes place at Southern University. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is now threatening to take legal action against Boosie over the use of Caleb Wilson’s name. Wilson’s parents […]

Love is in the air! Basketball stars Amarr Knox of Alabama State University and Dakiyah Sanders of Southern University got engaged last month on Valentine’s Day. To add to this joyous occasion, both teams won their first March Madness games this past week. Knox, a Memphis, Tennessee native and redshirt sophomore, came to Alabama State […]

Former NFL football player and host of “The Pivot” podcast Ryan Clark spoke on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Wilson died during an unsanctioned fraternity ritual while trying to pledge Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Clark released a statement on his personal X account giving his opinion on the tragic situation. He […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. founder Osceola Macarthy Adams is being honored in her hometown of Albany, Georgia. According to Black Enterprise, Macarthy Adams will be honored with a historical marker to recognize her contributions to arts, education, and social justice. Marcarthy Adams grew up in Albany before moving to Washington, D.C., to attend Howard […]

Southern University band advisor Safiyy Abdel-Raoof has been placed on administrative leave for 30 days following the ongoing investigation into the death of Caleb Wilson. Wilson died last month after participating in an unsanctioned fraternity ritual as a pledge of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. It is unclear about Abdel-Raoof’s exact position with the band. […]

Rapper CeeLo Green made a touching tribute to former Spelman College math professor Jocelyn Wilson who was found dead in a lake back in February. According to Green Wilson was like a sister to him, as they were childhood friends who grew up together. Green posted this heartfelt message on his personal Instagram page: “Yall […]

The Voice alum Victor Solomon is gracing America once again with his talent, this time on the newest season of American Idol. Solomon, who competed in Season 20 of The Voice back in 2021, auditioned for Season 23 of American Idol and received his “Golden Ticket” to Hollywood. During his audition for The Voice, he […]

According to a new report by the United Negro College Fund, students at HBCUs have better mental health than students that attend other colleges and universities. The study shows that HBCU students were nine percent more likely to “report signs of mental flourishing than American college students overall.” The researchers believe this is the most […]

Alabama State University quarterback Andrew Body is the newest member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Body and several other football players joined the fraternity this past weekend. He is number 31 on the line and was given the name “BodyRocks.” The Beta Zeta Chapter was the first Kappa Alpha […]

On a recent episode of the Higher Learning podcast, former Bachelorette star and attorney Rachel Lindsay shared her thoughts on the tragic death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson and the Divine Nine. Lindsay, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., says that D9 sororities and fraternities should be removed from college […]

Florida A&M University alumna Anika Noni Rose has broken her silence following the cancellation of Tiana, the animated musical series offshoot of the popular Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Rose is the voice behind the iconic Princess Tiana. Princess Tiana is Disney’s first Black princess. In 2020, Disney announced the project. Rose was […]

“Deep Azure,” a stage play written by the late Chadwick Boseman, is coming to Howard University for one night only. Fellow Howard alum Phylicia Rashad will serve as a creative consultant for the event, which will take place at the Howard Theatre on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and be directed by NSangou Njikam, a […]

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is returning to Howard University for the 3rd year in a row. With the goal to “Elevate Future Storytellers” the festival has added its new Global Impact category for participants to submit films. Submissions opened March 5 and will be accepted through August 28. The festival’s reach is increased […]

The unsanctioned fraternity ritual that likely killed Southern University student Caleb Wilson has been revealed. According to a warrant obtained by police, Wilson and other pledges of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. were instructed to meet at a warehouse in Baton Rouge and change into grey sweatpants.  The pledges were then lined up and punched […]

Throughout his life, Jaden Lucas Miller, a student at North Carolina A&T University, has always had a talent for acting.. Growing up, he attended the Raleigh Little Theatre and the North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre. Now a college freshman, Miller has landed a role on the CBS soap opera “Beyond The Gates.” “I have […]

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) rejected the university’s appeal earlier this week.In the interim, Saint Augustine announced they are going to push for a 90-day arbitration process to ensure students graduating in May 2025 graduate from an accredited university. “We have made substantial progress and are confident that our […]

Texas Congressman Al Green is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Representative Al Green recently captured attention by interrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. released a statement in support of Rep. Green: “Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. applauds Alpha Brother Rep. Al Green’s courage and conviction to […]