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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 […]

Can you believe we’re almost at the season finale of ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’? This season has flown by with all the excitement as we approach finals and graduation for the celebs. There are some interesting storylines to watch as we wrap things up—will Nick Young bounce back with his grades? Who’s going to be […]

After a prolific career at North Carolina Central, quarterback Davius Richard has secured his first professional football opportunity, signing with the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL per Kyle T. Mosley of Sports Illustrated HBCU Legends. Richard declared for the NFL Draft in January but went undrafted and will start his professional journey in the UFL, […]

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 […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr have announced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. The Golden State duo spoke about Harris’s candidacy during media availability for the 2024 Paris Olympics, signaling that they plan to vote for her in November. Per ESPN and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears, Steve Kerr […]

In a shocking turn of events, TMZ obtained footage of the infamous fight between Joseline Hernandez and Amber Rose from their time on ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’. The 53-second video, devoid of audio, shows Rose walking up to Hernandez and striking her repeatedly. Hernandez grabbed onto her and threw punches as the altercation was broken […]

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 […]

In an appearance on ‘The Danza Project’ podcast, Charleston White broached the topic of Rick Ross’s son William Roberts III. Roberts recently committed to play at Bethune-Cookman University under head coach Raymond Woodie and White had several things to say about his decision, particularly Bethune-Cookman University. The conversation revolved around Rick Ross and his conflicts […]

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 […]

Grambling State University athletics announced the passing of former women’s basketball star Jazmin Boyd on Saturday. Boyd, who played point guard for the Lady Tigers from 2015 to 2019, passed away on the night of Friday, July 19, as reported by local Louisiana affiliate KNOE. Jazmin Boyd was not only one of the best players […]

Netflix’s highly anticipated anthology documentary series UNTOLD returns this summer with Volume 4, featuring a look at the career of Steve McNair and his shocking and untimely death in 2009. Per Netflix, ‘The Murder of Air McNair’ is directed by Rodney Lucas and Taylor Alexander and is slated to be released on August 20th. Steve […]

Kamala Harris has released a statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Race. Harris makes it clear that she intends to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination, as the Democratic National Convention is on August 19-22 in Chicago. The statement is below: “On behalf of the American people, I thank […]

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday afternoon that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Race in a release posted to his social media accounts. The statement read: “My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the […]

Although HBCUs are not featured in the base game for EA Sports College Football 25, a few former HBCU stars can be seen in the game. Former Tennessee State linebacker Monroe Beard III is one of the former HBCU standouts featured in the game as a member of the Marshall University Thundering Herd. He transferred […]

Alabama A&M men’s basketball coach Otis Hughley Jr. has been appointed as the head coach of the Senegal Women’s National Team. This opportunity was announced on Wednesday by Alabama A&M in a statement, marking yet another chapter in Hughley’s illustrious coaching career. “This is an outstanding honor and I am absolutely excited to be selected […]

Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odoms is fired up with excitement as his team gears up for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Florida A&M on August 24th at 7:30 PM EST, to be broadcast live on ABC. This year’s matchup promises to be a significant showcase of HBCU football, with Odoms eager to highlight the talent […]

In an exciting development for collegiate sports, HBCU Plus has announced an unprecedented broadcast schedule featuring women’s volleyball games from the HBCU Athletic Conference. This initiative, made possible by Urban Edge Network, will showcase over eighty games, setting a new record for HBCUs and highlighting the remarkable talent of female athletes. Hardy Pelt, Chief Revenue […]

This episode of College Hill: Celebrity Edition Season 3 was likely my favorite so far. It had a unique feel-good vibe, aside from a few moments. The celebrities received their midterm grades, which added a lot of intrigue and unexpected twists. I believe it was an excellent setup for the final episodes of the season, […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is expected to be competitive this season, with Alabama State and Alcorn State predicted to be the last teams standing come December. Both teams were picked to be at the top of their respective divisions, building on rather successful seasons last year. Alabama State is poised to be a major […]

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 […]

Congratulations are in order for Florida A&M’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes. She was named Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year for 2023–24. Sykes released a statement on receiving this prestigious honor. “This award is truly a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our […]

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Bread of Life, Inc. to launch the Emergency Power Program through her Pete and Thomas Foundation, aimed at providing crucial aid to senior citizens across Houston in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, per a report by the Houston Chronicle. “It’s been painful to watch the elderly population […]

Mo Williams’ Jackson State Tigers are set to face a daunting out-of-conference schedule to kick off the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. The lineup includes marquee matchups against multiple 2023-2024 NCAA Tournament teams and tough competitors that will surely test the talent of the team and Williams’s coaching and recruiting prowess. The Tigers begin their road […]

The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Clark Atlanta University has announced a partnership with Harvard University, a significant strategic collaboration that highlights a shared commitment to developing and empowering the upcoming generation of HBCU presidents. From July 19–24, HBCU Presidents who are ELI Presidential Fellows will participate in […]

The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announced a $1 million donation to the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation last week. This donation contributes to the foundation’s $75 million fundraising goal. Dedicated to honoring the trailblazers of the early American struggle for women’s equality, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation is the group driving […]

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will be in Atlanta, Georgia, speaking with HBCU presidents and borrowers who have recently benefited from the numerous debt relief programs. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Clark Atlanta University, where he will discuss the issues of HBCUs and how the Administration can support them with the presidents of […]

The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft saw an exciting milestone for HBCU athletics as two student-athletes, Alabama State’s Randy Flores and North Carolina A&T’s Canyon Brown, was selected on the second day of the event. In the 8th round, with the 232nd overall pick, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim chose Randy Flores, the dynamic […]

Class is officially in session for the Bringston Lions. This week, All American: Homecoming Season 3 dropped episode two of the third and final season. In this episode, the show follows the Bringston family as they navigate the first week of classes. They touched on several subjects that come with being in college, including relationship […]

Fisk University has hired former Tennessee State University basketball player Jeremiah Crutcher as the new men’s basketball head coach. The announcement was made last Friday by the Tennessean. Crutcher is replacing Georgia Tech and former NBA All-Star player Kenny Anderson. Anderson served as the men’s basketball coach for six seasons before resigning in April. The […]

After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […]

Winston State University hired Hall of Famer and alumnus Corey Thompson as the new men’s basketball head coach. The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics made the announcement last week. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU Men’s Basketball Alum to lead our Rams Men’s Basketball team,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne […]