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It seems like Zahara Jolie has set an example for her siblings as recent news broke that her younger sister Shiloh has petitioned to legally change her last name from “Jolie-Pitt” to just “Jolie”. Zahara was the first child of Brad and Angelina to drop Pitt from their name when she announced herself at her […]

Within the HBCU community, a notable trend has emerged where current and former students are denouncing organizations due to religious beliefs. Recently, a video from four months ago has surfaced featuring a former Spelman student denouncing the institution. Angelise Prince, who attended Spelman from 2012-2016, released a 53-minute video in January entitled “Renouncing Spelman College […]

Karma Bridges, the eldest daughter of rapper and actor Ludacris, has graduated from Spelman College. Ludacris shared on his Instagram that Karma graduated summa cum laude. Make Sure You Add “SUMMA CUM LAUDE” When You Speak About MINES @karma.christine HONORS,” he said in the caption of his post.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made HBCU history. The NFL owners voted today to add 4 limited partners to Atlanta Falcons ownership, including Dominique Dawes, Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer, and Rashaun Williams, per a report by NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones. The Atlanta Falcons officially announced the addition of Dawes, Brewer, Packer, and Williams on […]

Angel and Adore Bryant, the twin daughters of Pastor Jamal Bryant and Gizelle Bryant are both attending HBCUs. Angel is set to attend Spelman College and Adore is attending Hampton University. The twins posted picture of themselves in their college shirts on their respective social media accounts. The twins also join their eldest sister Grace […]

HBCUs across the country are bringing out the heavy hitters for their 2024 commencement addresses. Politicians, actresses, doctors, and celebrities of all kinds are coming to different HBCU campuses to instill their wisdom in the graduating class of 2024. Listed below are the notable confirmed speakers this graduation season. Joe Biden, Morehouse College For its […]

Legendary actress Angela Bassett is set to address the Class of 2024 at Spelman College in May, per a release by the institution. Basset will serve as the keynote speaker while also receiving a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. According to the institution’s announcement, the Class of 2024 comprises 504 degree candidates, with 325 […]

Last Friday, Business Insider published a written piece by Spelman College ’23 alumna Imani Herring detailing her journey after graduation. The article, entitled, “I’m a first-generation HBCU graduate. I’m now broke and lonelier than ever without my college friends for support” speaks about Herring’s journey at Spelman and her unforgettable experiences and adjustments to life […]

For the 50th anniversary of the Good Times premiere in February of 1974, Netflix released a trailer for the animated reboot of the series. The reboot features a whole new cast of characters, including some HBCU representation with Wanda Sykes (Hampton) and JB Smoove (Norfolk State). In lieu of an outcry of support, however, fans across […]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. This past Thursday, Hulu released the highly anticipated documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Story Never Told. The documentary tells the story of the well-known HBCU spring break party that rose to popularity during the 80s and 90s. This project comes from executive producers Jermaine Dupri, Luther […]

‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ premiered on Thursday on Hulu, sparking numerous conversations as anticipated. The documentary recounts the tale of “Freaknik,” the Atlanta picnic that evolved into a spring break festival embraced by HBCU students in the 80s and 90s. Hulu stated that the documentary was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of […]

On the last day of Black History Month, the cast “A Different World” made their way to the Atlanta University Center on their HBCU tour. They made stops at each of Atlanta’s HBCUs – Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta. Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer, and Glynn Turman […]

Spike Lee is setting up his HBCU fellows for success in both the film and fashion realms now after partnering with Ralph Lauren. Lee launched The Spike Fellows program last year in conjunction with his agency, Gersh. He now seeks to provide them with an elite wardrobe collection. “What makes this cross-industry partnership so meaningful […]

Attending an HBCU offers a compelling advantage: the opportunity to acquire vital skills that pave the way for significant earning prospects post-graduation.HBCUs often highlight their success stories, citing accomplished alumni across diverse industries to demonstrate the financial opportunities available to black college graduates. OnlineU conducted a study that listed the top ten HBCUs with the […]

Hulu has announced the official release date for their upcoming documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. The documentary will air March 21 on Hulu in the U.S as well as Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in select territories. The streaming service announced the project last April. The documentary will tell the story of […]

Hulu’s announcement that the Freaknik documentary is set to release on March 21st has HBCu alumni around the internet buzzing. The announcement circulated on Twitter courtesy of Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell and Jermaine Dupri as well as other producers of the film. Here you go, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls the long waited release […]

BET+ has released the trailer for a new drama coming to the streaming service, Perimeter. The series, produced by Tyler Perry Studios and directed by Armani Ortiz, stars newcomer Ava Mone’t, Donovan Christie Jr., and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali.  The series is set in Atlanta in the 1990s and follows the Dawn […]

Spelman College announced on Wednesday that they are receiving a historic $100 million donation – the largest single donation ever to an HBCU. The donors include both philanthropist and businesswoman Rhonda Stryker alongside her husband and Chairman of Greenleaf Trust, William Johnston. The $100 million contribution is in celebration of 100 years since Spelman College […]

Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, recently hosted an event that fund raised nearly $4 million to aid students in the city’s four HBCU schools. The money will be sent to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which will distribute it to the local schools. UNCF helped sponsor the 40th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball, […]

Nikema Williams, a democratic representative from Georgia, recently introduced a bill providing aid to HBCU entrepreneurs. Named the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023, the bipartisan bill is strictly aimed at HBCU students and other minority-centered universities. The program will nestle inside of the Small Business Administration and will provide grants beginning at $250,000 […]

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 […]

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, was revealed as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Wednesday evening at Spelman College. Zahara enrolled at Spelman in the Fall 2022 school year and made headlines when the Academy Award-winning actress announced that she would be attending the HBCU.   View […]

Spelman College has been ranked the number one HBCU in the country consecutively for the past 14 years according to U.S News and World Report ranking. This all-female private liberal arts college was the starting point for many accomplished women across several fields. Here is a list of some of Spelman’s most notable “Spelmanites.” Alice […]

Maker’s Mark, the renowned Bourbon whiskey brand, is teaming up with Morehouse alumnus Harold H. Montgomery Jr. and Spelman alumna D’Angela Proctor to create a special bourbon edition dedicated to honoring HBCUs. This collaboration aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and legacy of these esteemed institutions. According to a feature report by Elizabeth Ayoola […]

SiriusXM & Pandora recently held their “HBCU Popout” event at Morehouse College’s homecoming, per a report and feature interview by Black Enterprise. The event featured an evening full of music, giveaways, and an exclusive performance by Grammy-award-winning Roc Nation artist Ambré. Nicole Hughey, senior vice president, head of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and social […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spelman College alumna Julia Pearce is making history as the first African-American to run for Mayor of Tybee Island, Georiga per a report by Destini Ambus of the Savannah Tribune. Pearce knows of the significance of her candidacy and says that she’s running for a higher purpose. “I do it for the ancestors,” Pearce said […]

Spelman College’s online learning program has become profitable and is drawing massive interest, per a featured report by Lauren Coffey of Inside Higher Ed. The program called eSpelman was launched in Fall 2022 as an experiment of sorts. At the start of the program last year, it served 49 students and offered three certificate programs. […]

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) and Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern (D) will be starting an HBCU tour of Georgia’s HBCUs this fall, per a report by Griffin Daily News. The duo will tour each HBCU that they will visit, meet with the university president, and speak with staff and student leaders. “I want […]