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This past weekend I returned to Howard University for the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival. The purpose of the three-day event was to honor HBCU students and alumni in the film industry and to highlight Black filmmakers at HBCUs. Students were given the opportunity to network and learn at the festival, which included […]

Spelman College is making history in aquatics with the launch of the Jaguars Swim Club, a new team that marks the first all-women’s swimming club at an HBCU. The team, led by Spelman’s aquatics director and head coach Adrienne Wesley, celebrated its debut with an exhibition at the Wellness Center, where students and staff showcased […]

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to deliver her concession speech. Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump after losing the 2024 presidential election this week. Many Harris supporters were disappointed by the outcome, but during her speech she urged them to “continue the fight that fueled this campaign.” “Let […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has released a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris historic presidential run. The organization released the statement via the school’s official Instagram page. Here is the full statement from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated proudly congratulates our Divine Nine sister, Vice President Kamala Harris, on […]

BET is set to air the 2nd annual HBCU Honors next month. The ceremony will celebrate prominent HBCU alumni. Will Packer, Fantasia Burrino, and Hezekiah Walker will be honored. Comedian and Fisk University alum Kim Whitley will be the host. Howard University will host the ceremony on November 14 in the Cramton Auditorium. “Hosting HBCU […]

Howard University is one step closer to achieving Research-1. Howard will have greater access to research money as well as recruiting top-tier professors due to its R-1 status. The university will officially be granted R-1 status this upcoming spring. New Carnegie Classification criteria have made the path to R-1 status easier to achieve. To be […]

It is official, Vice President Kamala Harris will use her alma mater, Howard University, as an headquarters on election night. This news comes right after more than 75,000 people joined Harris last night for her speech on Ellipse. Harris received a degree in political science and economics from Howard University in 1986. In addition to […]

Billboard named Howard University and Tennessee State University as two of the top music business schools in the country. The Howard University Warner Music. Blavatnik Center for Music Business is known for its distinctive curriculum, which combines significant social justice activities with standard music business courses. While the Tennessee State University Commercial Music Program provides […]

The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is less than two weeks away. As the festival approaches, Miles Ahead Entertainment has unveiled some of the events and celebrity guests for the festival. The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is the brainchild of Howard University alumna Shelia Eldridge. Earlier this month, the festival announced that […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has welcomed music artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Eminem, and Quavo to her campaign rallies. At her upcoming rally in Houston, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is set to make an appearance. The Houston native is also set to perform according to a source directly connected to the rally’s preparation, as […]

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Vice President Kamala plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C. According to several close to the campaign, Harris is considering her alma mater, Howard University, as the headquarters on election night. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. […]

This past weekend, Howard University celebrated its 100th homecoming, and many celebrities graced the yard with their presence. Students were excited to see celebrities like Lance Gross and Anthony Anderson mixing and mingling on the yard, but there was one person that had students shook. Supermodel Anok Yai returned to Howard years after being discovered […]

Legendary hip-hop icon Doug E. Fresh is set to serve as the Grand Marshall during this year’s Howard University Homecoming Parade. He will also join the Howard University “Showtime” Marching Band during the halftime show at the football game against Tennessee State University. This year Howard is celebrating its 100th Homecoming anniversary. The Howard vs. […]

Former “Apprentice” star Omarosa Manigault- Newman has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. This comes as a shock to many, as Newman worked under Donald Trump in 2017 as the director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison. In addition, she gained recognition for being one of Trump’s favorite contestants on “The Apprentice.” Manigault-Newman is […]

During a rally in North Carolina, the vice president made an interesting HBCU prediction while greeting supporters. After meeting a supporter that mentions he also attended an HBCU, Harris replies, “You know we’re about to make the first HBCU presidency ever.” If elected, Harris will be the first president in history to attend an HBCU. […]

Tennessee State University is set to face-off against Howard University in a highly anticipated matchup but the Aristocrat of Bands won’t be in attendance. On Thursday, Tennessee State released a statement saying that the famed marching band won’t be in attendance when the Tigers face the Bison during Howard’s 100th Homecoming.  The statement is below:  […]

Kamala Harris is a woman of many firsts. She is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to hold office as both district attorney and attorney general in California. She is the first South Asian American to become Senator of California. Most notoriously, she is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to […]

One of the biggest headlines from the Washington Commanders’ impressive 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals is Jayden Daniels’s pass to offensive lineman Trent Scott for the first passing touchdown of his career. But, what Scott did after the touchdown has caused a lot of conversation that deserves some context. Jayden Daniels’ first NFL TD […]

Stephen A. Smith shared an extremely heartfelt moment with Howard University student Harmony Bailey during Friday’s episode of First Take. Bailey, a junior broadcast journalism major, interviewed Stephen A. Smith as a child in 2010. Now, the moment has come full circle for Harmony Bailey and Stephen A. Smith. Smith stood amazed by the moment […]

A rivalry that dates back over 100 years. The question of “who’s the real HU” fuels the rivalry between Howard and Hampton University. If you were to ask alumni from either school, they would tell you that their school is the “real HU.” Many celebrities and high-profile figures have taken sides when it comes to […]

During the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania President Joe Biden announced that an additional $1.3 billion would be going towards HBCUs. The Biden administration has already committed $16 billion to HBCUs since 2021. “In just four years, working with HBCU leaders, we’re making the most significant investment in Black America ever in American […]

HBCU alumni are shining in the NFL as the season starts. Former Miss Lincoln University Tamia Casey adorns the sidelines for the Philidelphia Eagles while Alabama State University alumna Armonii Lovejoy and Howard University alumna Makenzie Smith represent the Atlanta Falcons. Tamia Casey, an accomplished Lincoln University alumna, has made an inspiring transition from the […]

HBCU standout Seth Towns has returned to his alma mater, Harvard University, this time as an assistant coach. He turns just ahead of the 2024-25 season; the announcement was made earlier today. “We are more than thrilled to welcome Seth back to Harvard Basketball and to the Harvard community as a whole,” Amaker said. “Seth […]

Howard University alumnus Nick Cannon is set to host the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands. The complete schedule of participating schools was released earlier this week by Honda Battle of the Bands. HBOB is the country’s top showcase for HBCU marching bands. Cannon will host the battle’s first ever West Coast show at the […]

During last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, ABC News journalist Linsey Davis served as a moderator alongside David Muir. Davis and Harris are sorors, as she is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Davis crossed the Theta Kappa chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha during […]

Last month, the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Chris V. Rey, JD, was inaugurated as the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College on August 24. A veteran and lawyer, Rey takes on the leadership role at a critical time with the goal of regaining the historically Black college’s accreditation following years of hardship. […]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has issued a response to Donald Trump calling the organization’s June Boulé a “sorority party” in last night’s Presidential Debate. The comment came as Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Haris spoke about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Trump alleged that Harris avoided seeing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin […]

In a recent interview with Billboard, Grammy-Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion spoke on Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential bid. Just last month, Megan Thee Stallion performed at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Atlanta. When asked about Harris’ presidential bid, she said, “To be alive in a lifetime where a Black woman or a woman at […]

Although different in their own way, each sorority of the Divine Nine shares one thing in common: one of their core principles is sisterhood. For many women, joining a sorority means joining a lifelong sisterhood, and for Vice President Kamala Harris, that lifelong sisterhood began in the spring of 1986 at Howard University. Harris joined […]

Denville Myrie Jr. is putting Howard University on the map in a delicious way. What started as a late-night food solution in his dorm room back in 2012 has grown into a thriving business. Myrie’s Jamaican jerk chicken quickly became a hit among students, filling a much-needed gap for quality late-night eats. Seeing the high […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have released Former HBCU Standout Anim Dankwah. This move came during the NFL’s mandatory cutdown day which requires all 32 teams to cut their rosters from 90 to 53. The Eagles signed the former Howard University star as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. Despite the roster move, the […]

In a season-opener that ended with a contentious finish, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights secured a decisive 38-7 victory over Howard University. However, the final moments of the game stirred controversy and sparked a sideline altercation. With just seven seconds left on the clock, Rutgers, holding a comfortable lead, had possession at the Howard 11-yard line. […]

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 […]

HBCU alum Ian Wheeler placed his talent on full display in his Chicago Bears debut with a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Bears 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills. The former Howard University standout played a pivotal role as the Bears closed out the Bills in the fourth quarter. Wheeler accompanied his two touchdowns […]

Davidson Parks, a standout football player from Sanford Seminole High School in Florida, has officially committed to Howard University. His decision to play for the Bison marks a significant step in his athletic and academic journey, setting the stage for a promising future in the nation’s capital. As a highly regarded recruit, Parks, who ranks […]

Fans of the iconic sitcom “A Different World” have reason to celebrate—Netflix is reportedly developing a sequel series that promises to bring the beloved show into a new era. Per a report by Deadline, the sequel will follow the adventures of Dwayne and Whitley Gilbert’s youngest daughter as she navigates life at the illustrious Hillman […]

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 […]

Kenny Blakeney, head coach of Howard University’s basketball team, has a bold vision for Bison basketball. In a bid to ensure his program remains competitive in an increasingly stratified college athletics landscape, Blakeney is seeking $100 million from private investors, per extensive reporting by the Washington Post. “College athletics is a full-fledged business now,” Blakeney […]

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 […]