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As an HBCU alumna herself, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have dedicated an initiative solely to HBCUs. With this initiative, the Harris-Walz campaign plans to hire more youth organizers, run digital advertisements, and visit campuses in 11 states that are key to winning the election. A key component of this […]

Ed Tomlin, the father of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, will be inducted into the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame at Hampton University. Tomlin will be honored along with Johnnie Barnes (football), Bruce Foxworth (men’s tennis), Fred Freeman (football), and Francena McCorory (women’s track & field). Hampton Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. […]

It’s something about those pretty girls! Zahara Jolie-Pitt has gone viral yet again, this time for a video of her and her line sisters strolling at Spelman College. Zahara crossed the Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. last November. @ajahh.mariah AKAs at Spelman College🫶😍 ♬ BACK OUTSIDE (feat. Latto) – Anycia & […]

Ashley Robinson has been selected to join the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee. Robinson currently serves as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Jackson State University. Beginning on September 1, Robinson will serve as a representative of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) for a period of four years. In order to influence the […]

School is officially in session for many celebrity children, including the daughters of Pastor Jamal Bryant and Real Housewives star Gizelle Bryant. All three of their daughters will be attending HBCUs this fall. Their oldest daughter, Grace, is a sophomore at Florida A&M University, while their twins, Angel and Adore, are at Hampton University and […]

Have you noticed that you can’t find “A Different World” on any streaming service, even Max? That’s because the hit show was taken off most streaming services following Netflix’s announcement of a sequel series. According to an article from the What’s on Netflix blog, the show will move to Netflix starting this November as the […]

Back in June, former NBA standout Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made a pit stop at Hampton University to share his life’s story with households on the Peake Childhood Middle. Kidd-Gilchrist stated that he wanted to increase access to speech therapy after suffering from a stuttering problem his entire life. “I don’t know myself without stuttering. So as […]

Following the end of a better-than-average season, former members of the Virginia State University women’s lacrosse team are exposing the alleged abuse they suffered while on the team. Former players are claiming the season was filled with bullying, harassment, and intimidation from current head coach Ashley Lawerence and her father, Thomas Lawrence, who is the […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics brought all the celebrities out. Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen multiple celebrities travel to the City of Light to cheer on Team USA as they compete in the Olympic Games. Celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, and even First Lady Jill Biden were in attendance. Many celebrities’ […]

This weekend, the College Football Hall of Fame is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlanta this month. To kick off the celebration, Atlanta native and rapper Antwan “Big Boi” Patton is set to host a free concert. The celebration coincidentally takes place on the same weekend as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, an annual historically black college […]

A new report released by the Tallahassee Democrat shows that Florida A&M University spent almost $15,000 for the Batterson Farms CEO to visit the university back in May. The visit and the spending coincided with Gerami’s speech at the university’s Spring commencement ceremony and Gerami’s subsequent announcement of dubious $237 million donation. An investigative report […]

North Carolina Central University has released a statement regarding the death of student-athlete Terrence Howard. Howard sadly passed away at the age of 19 on August 1st after being involved in a tragic car accident. According to Terrance Howard’s family, he was struck by a passing car after being involved in a minor crash during […]

North Carolina A&T University alumna Jordyn Foster is joining the Los Angeles Rams as a part of the football operations staff. The university made an announcement via Instagram regarding Foster’s departure. “Farewell to Jordyn Foster, whose impact on NC A&T as Director of Football Operations was nothing short of remarkable, the Instagram post read. “As […]

Over the weekend at the 60th International Biennial Boule in Houston, Texas, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. welcomed R&B singer and former Destiny member LaTavia Roberson as an honorary member of the sorority. She was inducted as an honorary member alongside Krystal Harris, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Bianca Knight, Sharon Moody, Kim Roxie, April Showers, Kera Wright, […]

In order to support the future financial stability of four historically Black medical schools, Michael Bloomberg’s organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, donated $600 million to their endowments. The endowments will go to Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science. Xavier University, which is set […]

Talladega College gymnastics star Kyrstin Johnson has transferred to Temple University. Johnson made the official announcement yesterday on her personal X account. Johnson was the first gymnast from an HBCU to win an NCAA Team Competition. Next Chapter! Please to announce! I’m an Owl!!! @TempleUniv Gymnastics! 🦉 pic.twitter.com/vHK6c1vv72 — Kyrstin Johnson (@KjFlips05) August 5, 2024 […]

Season 3 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition has officially come to an end. This season and past seasons, we’ve seen celebrities navigate the ups and downs of attending college at an HBCU for the first time. If you could pick any celebrity to be on College Hill, who would you pick? Here are a few […]

Florida A&M running back Kelvin Dean has landed a NIL deal with Krispy Kreme through its Tallahassee chains. He made the announcement via his X account yesterday. Excited to announce my partnership with @krispykremetallahassee! Recieve an original glazed dozen for just $10.49 when you order a “Dean Dozen” at any Krispy Kreme Tallahassee location! Offer […]

Vice President Kamala Harris crossed the Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha during her time at Howard University. Throughout her career, Harris has always had the support of her sorority behind her, so when she announced her run for president, they were overjoyed. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. headquarters is located in Chicago, and […]

Earlier this year, rapper Rick Ross’s son, William Roberts Jr., committed to playing football at Bethune-Cookman University. In a heated social media post, his mother, Tia Kemp, demanded that Ross cover the cost of their son’s bill as he heads to the university. Kemp wants Ross to cover the $209,931.58 bill for the team’s equipment, […]

Savannah State University’s Shannon Sharpe and Morehouse College’s Spike Lee are among the 100 HBCU alumni who have made the HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” list. This list highlights 100 HBCU alumni who inspire the next generation of content creators across film, television, and digital platforms. The list was released yesterday by Miles Ahead Entertainment. […]

Retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is leaving the university with a bang. The North Carolina A&T endowment has exceeded $200 million, a nearly tenfold increase since Martin took over the university in 2009. As of June 30, the university has an endowment of $202 million, making […]

Every week I watch All American: Homecoming, hoping that I get the same feeling I used to get when I watched the first two seasons, but each time I end up disappointed. This episode almost had the potential to be great, but of course the writers had to go and mess it up. It’s like […]

We all know that going to college can be expensive. Things like tuition, room and board, and books can be costly. And if you attend college out of state, those costs can sometimes almost double. For some students, the cost of college tuition can be so high that they have to take semesters off or […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has added another Boulé to the campaign trail. Harris will deliver remarks at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.’s 60th International Biennial Boulé in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, July 31. She will also be in Houston on Thursday to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson. The […]

Hotties for Kamala Harris 2024! It seems like the Hot Girl coach herself, Megan Thee Stallion, will be joining Vice President Kamala Harris today in Atlanta at her rally for a special performance. Megan Thee Stallion is now added to the long list of celebrities who have endorsed Harris. She has received endorsements from Cardi […]

Livingstone College’s secret admirer has really outdone themselves this time. The college announced it has received a record-breaking $10 million donation from an anonymous donor, thus bringing the total from this donor to $17 million. The college has received seven $1 million donations in the last six months. The president of Livingstone College, Dr. Anthony […]

For many students, this fall semester will be the first time they step inside a college classroom, but for Georgia native NeeAli Scott, that won’t be the case. This past May, Scott earned her an associate’s degree from Savannah State University a month before she graduated high school. Scott was enrolled in a Dual Enrollment […]

Earlier this week, Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Houston as a stop on the campaign trail. Her stopping in Houston caused major excitement for Texas Southern University students as well as fellow Howard University alumna and Harris’s best friend, Melanie Miles. Harris is an alumna of Howard University, and HBCU students are […]

I miss the old All American: Homecoming. We are three episodes into season 3, and the show is not doing it for me the way it used to. I think a lot of it has to do with the show’s ending; therefore, the writers didn’t have time to carefully think and plan out the storylines […]

Since announcing her run for president, Vice President Kamala has received an outpour of support from millions across the country. She raised over $82 million in donations for her campaign in 24 hours. Harris also secured enough delegate endorsements to claim the Democratic nomination in just two days. Not only does Harris have the support […]

Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at their Grand Boulè in Indianapolis. Harris gave an electrifying speech, encouraging some 6,000 women to help her make history by voting for her in the upcoming election. Before withdrawing from the presidential election, President Joe Biden and the administration […]

Florida A&M University has named Florida A&M alumnus and former Pasco-Hernando State College President Dr. Tim Beard as interim president of the university. This announcement comes shortly after current Florida A&M President Dr. Larry Robinson resigned from the position last week. Dr. Beard holds a degree from Florida A&M and has held several positions at […]

Delaware State University’s president, Dr. Tony Allen, wrote a letter to the Biden administration to thank them for what they have done for HBCUs. This letter comes shortly after President Biden announced that he would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming election. Dr. Allen also mentioned Vice President Kamala in the letter as well. […]

Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price is set to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, making her the first gymnast to do so. Price was also the first HBCU gymnast to win an all-around title at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships. With over 500 inductees to date, the Tennessee Sports […]

Congratulations are in order at Saint Augustine’s University. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reinstated the university’s accreditation, reversing the contentious decision to revoke Saint Augustine’s membership. This reversal confirms Saint Augustine’s dedication to academic quality and student success, in addition to restoring the university’s membership. The SACSCOC Board […]

Since announcing her campaign for president in the upcoming election, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained support from millions of people across the country. Among those millions of people, one extraordinary person has shown her support for Vice President Harris in a very special way. CNN reports that Harris and her team received permission from […]

It is no mystery that HBCUs are severely underfunded in comparison to predominantly white institutions, and it’s been that way for decades. Last year, the Biden administration released data showing that land-grant HBCUs in several states have been underfunded by more than $12 billion since 1987, thus violating the Second Morrill Act of 1890. Since […]

Congratulations are in order for Florida A&M alumnus Roy Wood Jr.; he is set to film his first comedy special for the streaming service Hulu this coming September. Wood’s comedy special will be taped at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C., and will launch on Hulu and Disney+ internationally. The upcoming Comedy Central special, which […]