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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 […]

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. […]

In a surprising turn of events, Howard University announced the cancellation of this year’s highly anticipated Tailgate Party, a highlight of the annual Homecoming celebrations. The cancellation comes amid the 100th anniversary of Howard Homecoming, a milestone that the university aims to honor with a more “unique and family-friendly” experience. The Tailgate Party, traditionally held […]

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 […]

On Saturday at the Grand Boulé in Indianapolis, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated welcomed R&B singer Leela James as an honorary member. James was one of fifteen women honored by the sorority. Renowned actress and singer Tatyana Ali, R&B and neo-soul artist Angie Stone, and motivational speaker and philanthropist Wanda Durant were also honored by […]

On Saturday at the Grand Boulé in Indianapolis, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated welcomed Ashley Sharpton as an honorary member. Shapton was one of fifteen women honored by the sorority. Renowned actress and singer Tatyana Ali, R&B and neo-soul artist Angie Stone, and motivational speaker and philanthropist Wanda Durant were also honored by the sorority […]

CBS Sports has announced it will broadcast two highly anticipated HBCU rivalry games as part of its CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The men’s college basketball doubleheader will take place on December 28, featuring North Carolina A&T facing off against North Carolina Central at 2 p.m. ET, followed by Hampton taking on Howard at 4 […]

On Saturday at the Grand Boulé in Indianapolis, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated welcomed three remarkable women into its esteemed ranks as honorary members. Renowned actress and singer Tatyana Ali, R&B and neo-soul artist Angie Stone, and motivational speaker and philanthropist Wanda Durant were among fifteen women honored by the sorority for their outstanding contributions […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

During this year’s Constitutional Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. proposed a bylaw change that would ban transgender members. If put into effect, Alpha Phi Alpha would be the second Black Greek-letter fraternity to ban transgender members after Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The amendment would restrict membership to “any male defined as a human […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated set a Guinness World Record this past weekend during their 71st Boulé in Dallas, Texas. They set the world record for the most personal hygiene kits assembled in one hour. Guinness World Records representative Mike Marcotte was present at the convention to verify the sorority as the […]

Earlier this year, The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnership Track. Howard University was one of only ten prize winners for the first of the track’s three phases. As it moves into Phase 2 this […]

Despite a nationwide decline in college enrollments, HBCUs are witnessing a remarkable surge in applications and enrollments. This trend is not only bucking the overall pattern but also highlighting the growing importance and appeal of these institutions, as Forbes highlights in their article, “Why Applications To Historically Black Colleges Are Surging”. Last school year, numerous […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak at the annual meetings for two Black sororities this month as a way to reach Black women voters. Harris will make an appearance at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Grand Boulè in Indianapolis as well as her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 71st annual Boulè in Dallas. In […]

The Howard University Mecca Society Collective has landed another NIL deal with another Black-owned brand. The Mecca Society Collective announced its partnership with Last Shot, a Black-owned and operated energy drink company in Las Vegas. The company will pay Howard athletes in company stock to promote their products and share a portion of sales from […]

Last October, the Department of Education introduced new rules that would ban colleges from withholding transcripts for any semester that a student used federal aid money and paid their balance in full. Those rules went into effect on Monday, July 1. According to a report done by Ithaka S+R, more than 6 million former college […]

If you could pick any celebrity to be your professor in college, who would it be? We often see hypothetical stories of some of our favorite celebrities gracing our beloved HBCUs with their presence. But did you know some celebrities have actually taught at HBCUs? Here is a list of celebrities you didn’t know taught […]

Howard University’s  Women’s Basketball has landed a NIL deal with Black Girl Vitamins. Black Girl Vitamins is a Black woman-focused wellness brand. The brand has entered into a multi-year partnership with the team, providing direct monetary sponsorship and essential vitamins to players and coaches. “Since its inception, Black Girl Vitamins has been at the forefront […]

On Tuesday, HBCU alumna and social entrepreneur Halleemah Nash took to her X account to allege that new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur when both were students at Duke University. Although she didn’t call Redick by name, she referenced him by his new position. “I’ve only been called the […]

We are t-minus 3 months away from every HBCU student, faculty, and alumni’s favorite time of year, homecoming season. Homecoming is the time to celebrate the legacy and traditions of our institutions. It is also a time for alumni to return to their beloved alma maters. Every year, each year school vies for the title […]

Kyra Harris Bolden made history this year when she became the youngest and first Black woman to be sworn in as an associate justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden has an extensive resume both inside and outside the courtroom, including being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bolden joined the Michigan Supreme […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has issued a statement about former members publicly denouncing the organization via their social media platforms. The statement from International President Elsie Cooke-Holmes says: “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s membership continues to grow, with thousands joining our cherished sisterhood each year, energized by our mission and inspired by 111 years of […]

HBCU alumnus Stephen A. Smith took to the latest episode of his podcast to weigh in on Howard University revoking Sean “Diddy” Combs’s degree and cutting all ties with him. The institution released a statement on severing ties with the disgraced hip-hop mogul after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. ‘The Howard University […]

An interesting conversation started after Howard University revoked Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s honorary degree. On Friday evening, the Washington, D.C.-based HBCU announced that the university board of trustees voted unanimously to end all ties with Combs, including dissolving his scholarship program, and returning his $1 million donation. Per the statement, no payments have been made by […]