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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 […]

AT&T Dream in Black has announced the winners of the 2023 Rising Future Makers Showcase in a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The “Rising Future Makers” initiative recognizes and supports students from HBCUs who are making a significant impact in their communities and on their campuses. The 2023 Rising Future Makers Showcase has announced a […]

New Howard University president Dr. Ben Vinson II has ambitious plans for the institution. He spoke with NBC Washington about his vision for the institution earlier this month prior to his inauguration. Vinson spoke about how it feels leading Howard University, saying, “There are so many legends that have worked here at Howard University, that […]

Diddy has stepped down as chairman of Revolt amid three lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Revolt released a statement on their social media pages about his removal as chairman of the media company. TMZ reports that the move is temporary and that Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, made the decision last week to step […]

NBA star Steph Curry made his return to the Golden State Warriors tonight after missing the last few games with an injury. He’s made his return felt on the court, igniting the Warriors with his legendary skill but he also made a bold and timely pre-game fashion statement. Curry rocked a Howard University hoodie, captured […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 112 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. With the motto” friendship is essential to the soul” the men of Omega have been forming lifetime bonds since their founding in 1911. Whether you call them “Ques”, “the Bruhz”, or “Men of Omega”, […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 112th years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Men of Omega.”: Bayard Rustin, Jessie Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Harvey […]

Howard University alumna Caché McClay secured the job of a lifetime, becoming a reporter on all things Beyoncé for Gannett Media Group. McClay secured the job over hundreds of applicants who wanted the opportunity to cover one of the biggest music stars of all time. “I’m honored to be in this position,” McClay said to […]

Recently, Howard University hosted a symposium entitled, “We Center Blackness: Howard, Diversity, and Diaspora” featuring expert speakers from fields such as law, medicine, history, and politics, per a release by Howard-based publication The Dig. The symposium, held in Founders Library, acted as a way to welcome and introduce the university’s new president, Ben Vinson III, […]

Howard University sophomore Immanuel Martin is aiming to bridge the wide gap between his community and local police, per a report by DC News Now. A resident and native of Prince George’s County Maryland, Martin spent this past summer as an intern for his local police department. During his time interning, he shadowed every aspect […]

Attendees of the HBCU First Look Film Festival received an unexpected yet very pleasant surprise this past Friday when former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama made an appearance at the Rustin film premiere. The screening was one of the opening night events of the film festival held at Howard University. The Obamas, […]

Howard University alumni Nagea Kirkley (B.A. ‘23) and William Reed (B.A. ‘21), were recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2023–2024 school year, per a statement by the university. Kirleky graduated from the university as an international affairs and community development double major French studies minor in the spring of 2023. […]

A video clip of Hampton and Howard cheerleaders dancing to Beyonce went viral on multiple social media platforms as viewers debated which dance team won the battle. During a break in the basketball game between the rival HBCUs, the two dance teams squared off as the band played a version of Juvenile’s Back That Thang Up. Beyonce’s […]

The women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated are celebrating 101 years of sisterhood, leadership, and service. With the motto “Greater Service, Greater Progress”, these women have lived up to those words through their various national programs and positive impact on the community. In honor of Founder’s Day, here are five notable women of SGRho. […]

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is a new initiative created to showcase the next generation of Black filmmakers at HBCUs. The inaugural film festival will take place November 10-12 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. This one-of-a- kind event will double as celebration of HBCU students and alumni that work in the film and […]

Alumni and students filled hundreds of seats in Howard Univeristy’s Burr Gymnasium to watch Greek organizations and campus step teams compete for a cash prize in the annual Homecoming Step Show. This year’s homecoming theme was “Revival”, the university stated, “This year’s theme, “Revival” signifies the time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle […]

Howard University kicked off the eventful weekend with its annual Yardfest concert that featured . Set up for the event begins early on in the week where vendors set up tents, food trucks, signs, and the large center stage where headliners perform.  Students and alumni field onto the yard starting early on Friday morning trying […]

Howard University’s annual tailgate went from an enjoyable reunion-style day party to a quickly turned dangerous affair. The university’s website describes the event as a “time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle our flames of school pride, and reconnect with the stories and memories that make Howard special.”  On Saturday, October 14, alumni […]

Howard University is forming an ice skating team per a report by U.S. Figure Skating. The team was founded by Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, two Howard students who have been involved in the sport since they were children. The duo made the choice of attending Howard instead of other institutions that already had Ice Skating […]

The art form of storytelling has been around since the beginning of time and continues to grow as time continues. HBCUs have produced some of the most influential storytellers that the world has ever known. Authors like Toni Morrison and Alice Walker come from HBCUs. In this HBCU Success Story, we are going to highlight […]

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, known for spearheading the election conspiracy case against former president Donald Trump, says that her HBCU experience at Howard University shaped her career per a feature story on her time as a Bison by school newspaper The Hilltop. Willis attended Howard and majored in political science. Her coursework in […]

Washington DC Muriel Bowser and the DC government have partnered with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to launch a new Public Service Program that will create jobs for students, per a report by local affiliate WUSA9. The program, set to launch early next year, will create a pipeline for students […]

Howard University alumnus and famed music mogul Diddy made his return to his alma mater this homecoming season to make good on his $1 million pledge. The Bad Boy Records founder popped up on day one of Howard University’s iconic “Yardfest” festivities and performed several of his hit songs for the thousands of students and […]

Howard University student Micheal Wright III was surprised with a $15,000 gift on Good Morning America on October 19th. The gift was awarded courtesy of Ebony Austin, founder of Nouveau Creations who also serves as a mentor to Wright. Wright was brought on with Michael Strahan, an alumnus of Texas Southern, to speak about the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Charlie Sifford Award for his efforts in promoting diversity within the world of golf per a report by NBC Sports. Curry’s work to expand golf to underrepresented communities, such as assisting in funding the relaunch of Howard University’s golf team […]

For the first time in 30 years, The Howard Swim Team, the only HBCU swim team in the country, made history by receiving championship rings at the Northeastern Conference earlier this month. The swim team’s recent championship is the first in 30 years. This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone for the team and showcased […]

Two HBCU students were selected as winners of Halle Bailey’s “Angel” Performing Arts scholarship per a post by the singer on her Twitter/X page. Howard University student Phyllise Tolliver and Spelman student Crystal Ike are two of the four recipients of the scholarship. Tolliver & Ike will receive a $10,000 scholarship that supports their performing […]

HBCUs have produced some of the most influential and talented people in the world. Some of the most famous doctors, lawyers, entertainers, athletes, and politicians have all graduated from HBCUs. The prestigious institutions are breeding grounds for greatness and have many stories to share. In our new series HBCU Success Story, we will share the […]

A second-grade student at McGavock Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee had their t-shirt confiscated by a teacher on October 6th. The incident, which was first reported by local affiliate NewsChannel 5, involved a shirt adorned with pink and green rhinestones displaying the letters “AKA 1908”. These letters are in reference to the historically Black sorority, […]

Howard University is known for producing notable black alumni since its founding in 1867. These alumni are celebrated for their historic accomplishments and tremendous skills in their fields of endeavor. Here is a brief list of five celebrity alumni of Howard University that showcase the institution’s core values of excellence, leadership, service, and truth. Kamala […]

The 85th Miss Howard University Armani Washington won the Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant this weekend. Called “The Competition Of Queens” and hosted during NBCAHOF weekend, the event highlights the achievements of young African American women from HBCUs, selected as representatives of their respective institutions via the royal court. These talented […]

U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023-24 ranking of the top HBCUs in the nation. The list is published annually and uses several factors to determine the rankings of the HBCUs. The ranking system relies on two fundamental aspects: quantitative and qualitative measures that education experts have identified as dependable indicators of academic […]

Former NFL reporter Jim Trotter is suing the NFL for discrimination stemming from his public challenge of Commissioner Rodger Goodell on the league’s record of  “race discrimination and lack of diversity”, per a report by CNN. Trotter announced via his Twitter account in March that his contract with NFL Network would not be renewed, ending […]

Vice President Kamala Harris will be kicking off her “Fight For Our Freedoms” college tour next week and she is set to visit three HBCUs, per a statement by the White House. Harris will visit Hampton University on September 14th, North Carolina A&T on September 15th, and Morehouse College on September 16th. This is set […]

Stephen Curry has a lasting passion for golf. It was exemplified this NBA offseason when he competed in various celebrity tournaments and even won the ACC Golf championship. The Golden State Warriors star does not just keep this passion for himself. Rather, he imparts it to an HBCU like Howard University and its golf team. […]

Entertainment industry veterans and longtime friends Boris Kodjoe and Chris Spencer recently moved their eldest children into Howard University to start the school year. The proud dads shared that their firstborn children had just moved into the Washington D.C.-based HBCU on Instagram and Facebook. The post featured photos of the families on move-in day as […]