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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 […]

Howard University, a prestigious institution known for its rich history and commitment to academic excellence, has made a bold move regarding one of its former students, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The university has decided to sever ties with the music mogul, rescinding an honorary degree bestowed upon him and disbanding a scholarship program established in his […]

Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to revoke the honorary degree of Sean “Diddy” Combs, per a statement by the institution released on Friday evening. Today, Howard University announced that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to accept the return of Sean Combs’ honorary degree, originally conferred in May 2014. The vote took […]

A recent Rolling Stone report details horrifying accusations of abuse during Sean “Diddy” Combs’s time at Howard University. The report is the culmination of a six-month investigation into Combs and includes interviews with over 50 people. Combs attended Howard, starting in the Fall of 1987, until his sophomore year when he dropped out to pursue […]

Zora Sanders, a rising senior at Howard University, has gone viral for publicly denouncing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated just weeks after joining the organization’s Alpha Chapter. Sanders, a Pre-Law Political Science and History double major, took to Instagram earlier this week to post a detailed letter explaining her decision, which has since gone viral. […]

Amid his ongoing controversies for abuse and alleged sexual misconduct, many HBCU supporters question if institutions such as Howard University should publicly rebuke Sean “Diddy” Combs by revoking his honorary degree and giving money he donated back to him. Surveillance footage from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, obtained by CNN last week, […]

Even after 83 years of life, Marie Fowler is still not done improving herself and going through new experiences. On May 11, Fowler made history by becoming the oldest student in Howard University history to earn a degree. She received her doctorate in divinity, which she aptly described as a calling from God in an […]

Nigel Sanders, the son of the renowned NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, proudly graduated from Howard University this past Saturday. The news was shared with the world through an Instagram post by Barry Sanders himself, with two pictures showcasing the Sanders family celebrating Nigel’s achievement. “Congrats to my son @nigelsanjaisanders […]

Of all the actresses, models, and celebrities at the highly-publicized Met Gala, one stood above the rest: Anok Yai, who came onto the scene following an appearance at Howard University’s homecoming Yai captured audiences with her sparkling teal-green dress that went viral on social media. The original post of her dancing garnered 3.8 million views […]

Channing Crowder has been very vocal in the past about his thoughts on HBCUs and, in a recent interview with the Rolling Stone, he’s adding even more to the conversation. While Crowder, co-host of the widely successful sports and lifestyle podcast The Pivot didn’t rule out his children attending a n HBCU, he didn’t openly endorse it […]

Howard University’s men’s golf team etched itself in school history after winning its first Northeastern Conference Golf Championship over the weekend. The Bison hardly left anything to chance with an impressive team performance, finishing five under par as a group. Long Island and Sacred Heart tied for second place with seven over par. North Carolina […]

The national interest in HBCUs keeps skyrocketing as Howard University experiences a record number of applicants for the class of 2028. The university’s flagship student newspaper, The Hilltop, did a study on the recent explosion of applications to Howard over the past few years. In just one year, Howard saw a 12 percent increase in […]

Former University of Florida quarterback and current Indianapolis Colts golden child Anthony Richardson just crossed as a new member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Watch the Yard posted the news on their Instagram page as Richardson posed with his new line brothers.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Watch […]

Next month, United States President Joe Biden is set to give the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Biden is continuing the long list of presidential commencement speeches at HBCUs. Andscape’s Martenzie Johnson did a report listing the 20 separate occasions where the president spoke at an HBCU. Let’s spotlight the sitting presidents […]

BMF star Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory showed his TV little sister Laila Pruitt some love after she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Pruitt, who plays Flenory’s little sister Nicole on the show recently joined the Alpha chapter of the sorority at Howard University earlier this month. BMF is one of the […]

BMF star actress and Howard University student Laila Pruitt continues to proudly represent her HBCU heritage by becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Pruitt joined the Alpha Chapter of the sorority, appearing in a probate along with her line sisters on April 8.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

Phylicia Rashad is set to step down from her role as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-2024 academic year. The news was reported by the Journal of Blacks In Higher Education on March 19th, although an email was sent in August informing the campus community of her […]

Howard University’s pioneering HBCU figure skating team is set for its inaugural competition this weekend at the University of Delaware.  Per WJLA, and WHUR, the team is supported by the nonprofit Diversify Ice. Diversify Ice provides mentorship and scholarships for underserved figure skaters and is assisting with the schools’ program. Toni Smith, a Howard skater, […]

Howard Univeristy unfortunately lost a tough battle against rival Hampton Univeristy 63-61 at the QQQ Legacy Classic this afternoon but Howard basketball coach Kenny Blakeney had a cool moment via his teammate Grant Hill. Hill and Blakeney played with each other under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. Hill served as commentator for the Howard vs. Hampton […]

On a livestream with populer influencer and streamer Adin Ross, a group of students from Howard University asked artist singer Chris Brown for financial help. At first, the three girls couldn’t believe they were talking to the Grammy-award-winning singer and dancer. They spent the first minute of the stream asking Brown to repeat after them, […]

Rumor has it that a Howard University-inspired Air Jordan 1 Low later this year. Neither the university nor Jordan Brand have confirmed the rumors, but leakers on Instagram say the designer shoe will be available at retailer stores in the holiday season this year, according to Complex.  Though no one knows exactly what the shoe […]

Howard University went viral earlier this week after the unveiling of the new Jordan Wall, a collection of Howard University inspired player exclusive Jordan Branded shoes. A video of the wall was posted on Instagram by Sneaker News.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sneaker News (@sneakernews) The Jordan […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 104 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and Finer Womanhood. Through their dedication to serving their communities and implementing change, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta continue to show us what makes their organization oh-so-sweet. In honor of Founders’ Day, here is the […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 116 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to ALL mankind. Since they stepped on the scene is 1908, they have showed how being a service to their community has always been a serious matter! In honor of Founders’ Day here is the […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta have made it their mission to serve their community, which started back in 1913 at the Women’s Suffrage March. In honor of Founders’ Day here is the history […]

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded on Howard University’s campus on Jan. 16, 1920. Born out of solidarity against racist threats like the Ku Klux Klan and in support of Black movements like the Harlem Renaissance, the Zeta Phi Beta sorority stands today as a testament to the resiliency of Black women. With Founder’s […]

The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated are celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta strive for the best in all that they do since their founding in 1913. So, in honor of founders’ day here are five notable women of DST. Angela Bassett   Tina […]

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 110 years of scholarship, brotherhood, and service. Since their founding in 1914, the men of Phi Beta Sigma have been dedicated to servicing their community. In honor of Founders’ Day here is a list of five notable men of Phi Beta Sigma. Jerry Rice Jerry “Flash 80” Rice […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated! Celebrating 110 years of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. With the motto, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” Phi Beta Sigma has been dedicated to serving its community since its founding in 1914. Showing some love to the men of that royal blue […]

Famed comedian Druski has drawn very mixed reactions to his newest skit portraying an older member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. The viral comedian posted the video on Saturday afternoon on his social media platforms with the caption “Them OldHeads that’s tryna Keep Up & Stay Hip”.   View this post on Instagram   […]

On July 1, 2024, Howard University will welcome Roger A. Fairfax Jr as the new dean of Howard University’s School of Law. Per Howard University Publication “The Dig” Fairfax will succeed Danielle R. Holley, who served as dean from 2014 to 2023 before being appointed president of Mount Holyoke College. Howard’s president Dr. Ben Vinson […]

McKenzie Scott, author, philanthropist, and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos donated nearly 12 million dollars to Howard University College of Medicine, per a report by Danteé Ramos of Blavity U. The College of Medicine, in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Architecture, will utilize the donation to create an innovation center. This state-of-the-art facility will […]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 113 years of achievement. Kappa Alpha Psi was the fraternity to be incorporated in the United States. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable Nupes. Cedric the Entertainer Did you know that one of the Original Kings of Comedy was a Nupe? Cedric […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 113 years of achievement. The men of KAPsi like to excel in everthing that they do including name for the fraternity. Frat so nice they had to name it twice! Showing some love to those “Pretty Boys”, here is the history of […]

With a reimagined theatrical release, The Color Purple is dominating movie theaters across the country and is doing so with an all-star cast of HBCU alumni. Let’s spotlight some of the many HBCU alumni that are featured in the remake of the classic film. Oprah Winfrey While Oprah doesn’t have an acting role in The […]

On Friday a video of a group of content creators breaking into Howard University’s Benjamin E. Mays Building went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. The video showed the group walking around the building surveying the various sectors and contents found and documenting their experience. They also sprayed a dry ice fire extinguisher, […]

Howard University alumna Cyan Shreve won the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival held at Howard University this past November. Shreve who graduated from Howard this past spring, won the category for Best Family and Faith film and the first-place grand prize for her film, Sincerely, Jonah. Sincerely, Jonah tells the story of a single […]

Last month Howard University hosted the first-ever HBCU First Look Film Festival. The three-day event was created to showcase Black filmmakers at HBCUs as well as celebrate HBCU students and alumni in the film industry. The event also doubled as a networking and learning opportunity for students; the festival offered various workshops, master classes, and […]