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The CBS soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ is giving students from Georgia-based HBCUs a chance to enter a contest to win a walk-on role on the daytime drama. The announcement comes less than three weeks from the show’s premiere episode. “In addition to launching a groundbreaking series, we, and CBS, wanted to offer an aspirational […]

Tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide tennis scholarships for students at HBCUs. UNCF announced earlier this week that they will administer the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program. “My family has a deep-rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great-great-grandfather. From aunts and uncles […]

After dropping his new song ‘4×4,’ Travis Scott is looking for an HBCU to perform with at Coachella. Scott took to X to announce that any HBCU that tries their hand at the horn arrangement on ‘4×4’ could potentially perform with him at Coachella. He also added he will potentially help with expenses for a […]

During their recent performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Southern University Human Jukebox marching band announced that they will be performing during the pregame show during the Super Bowl. This is the band’s tenth Super Bowl appearance. “This means so much to the students after all they’ve been through this year,” Taylor said. “The […]

For the first time in 35 years, Tennessee State University will no longer play in the Southern Heritage Classic. Interim President Dwayne Tucker shared the news in a meeting with alumni last week. During the meeting, President Tucker shared that the university was not offered enough money from the promoter to accept a new contract. […]

Classes are officially in session on Hillman Tok! North Carolina A&T University professor Dr. Leah Barlow kicked off the movement when she posted the coursework to her African American studies class on TikTok, and many professors began to follow suit. This movement soon became known as #TikTokUniversity. After seeing an influx of Black professors sharing […]

Earlier this week a fatal plane crash right outside of Washington D.C. occurred when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 passengers on American Airlines flight 5342 sadly lost their lives; among the lives lost was Kiah Duggins, a civil rights attorney and […]

The North Carolina A&T State University athletic department has suspended three of its leading scorers on the men’s basketball team indefinitely for violating team rules, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Ryan Forrest and Landon Glasper, along with sophomore Julius Reese, have all been suspended. The athletic department released a statement yesterday speaking on the […]

Texas rapper Travis Scott, along with his Cactus Jack Foundation, will host the 3rd Annual HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic in collaboration with Project H.E.A.L. The event is set to take place next month at Daikin Park in Houston on February 13. Many other notable celebrities are set to make an appearance. This star-studded event will begin […]

In his new song “4×4,” rapper Travis Scott shows major love to two HBCUs. Scott debuted his new single during the College Football National Championship game last Monday and then released the music video for the song that Friday. In the video, the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm can be seen performing. Additionally, the […]

In a recent interview, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she may run for Georgia governor in 2026. This news comes after Bottoms addresses the claims that President Donald Trump fired her from her position on the President’s Export Council. “I said… oh, he thinks he fired me too,” Bottoms told Channel 2′s Jorge […]

Olympic gold medalist and Prairie View A&M University alumnus Fred Newhouse has sadly passed away at age 76. Newhouse won gold in the 400-meter relay at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Newhouse began running track and field at Prairie View A&M. While he was there, he became a three-time All-American and National Champion. After graduating from […]

This past Monday the country celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While many people posted images of Dr. King to honor his legacy, some people posted images in his likeness to promote things such as day parties and club events.  Rapper Sexyy Red posted an AI image of her and Dr. King […]

During a recent episode of  CNN NewsNight, panelist Melik Abdul defended Mississippi Valley State University’s decision to accept Donald Trump’s invitation to perform at his upcoming inauguration. Abdul encouraged people to go to their GoFundMe page to donate so they could travel to Washington, D.C. He also highlighted that the students are excited about playing […]

Tennessee State University band director Reginald McDonald has been placed on paid administrative leave following a pending investigation. The announcement came in a release from Tennessee State interim President Dwayne Tucker. “This decision concerns outstanding travel requisitions and advances and related lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures,” Tucker said in the release. “Dr. […]

Following the announcement that Tennessee State University band director Dr. Reginald McDonald has been placed on administrative leave, it is still unclear if Tennessee State will make an appearance in the Southern Heritage Classic. The university released its 2025 football schedule, and the Southern Heritage Classic is not on it. Interim President Dwayne Tucker decided […]

A Different World is coming to Netflix! The streaming service announced the premiere date of the popular series. Viewers can watch all six seasons of A Different World on Netflix starting February 7. A Different World was originally streaming on MAX and other streaming services but was removed once it was announced that Netflix was […]

Members of the Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. have started endowments at Grambling State University. During homecoming last fall, members from the 1999 and 2004 lines of the sorority announced that they each started an endowment of $10,000 at the university. To celebrate their 20th and 25th anniversaries of joining Delta […]

According to Nurse.org, the Southern University School of Nursing is the best nursing school in the country. Nurse.org is a website dedicated to supporting both nursing professionals and students. Other finalists for best overall nursing school included Emory University School of Nursing, Florida State University College of Nursing, the University of Michigan School of Nursing […]

The Howard University Swim Team received the key to the City of Eatonville for their historic season. Howard’s Division I swim team is the only HBCU team to compete at that level. “I am so excited. I am honored to be receiving the key to the city today. I just want to thank God for […]

MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced yesterday that she is stepping down from the position after four years. Jones made history as the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news network. Rebecca Kutler has been named as interim president. “I came to this decision over the holidays while reflecting on our remarkable journey […]

Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc! Celebrating 105 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and finer womanhood. In honor of Founders Day, here are five oh-so-sweet ladies of Zeta Phi Beta. Tatyana Ali When naming the “It Girls” of the 90s, we always mention the beautiful and talented Tatyana Ali. […]

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 […]