By Stephen J. Gaither Twenty years after losing its accreditation, North Carolina HBCU Barber-Scotia is looking to apply to get back in the game. The Concord, NC – based HBCU plans to apply for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities, according to President Chris Rey as reported in the Charlotte Post.
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By Kyra Allesandrini Florida A&M University is welcoming a new Rattler to its men’s basketball team. Shaqir O’Neal, the legendary NBA starShaquille O’Neal, will be joining the team next season. “Shaqir has played in one of the premier programs in our conference and for a great head coach,” FAMU head coach Patrick Crarey II said, according to The Tallahassee
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By Yamiche Alcindor Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home, according to Massey’s family members who spoke to NBC News. Massey, 36, was killed July 6 after she called the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office because she was afraid
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By Nancy Armour Seeing Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Hezly Rivera playing in the confetti after US gymnastics trials in June was a powerful moment, four women of color celebrating their status as Olympians in what has traditionally been a predominantly white sport. Less than two weeks later, Talladega College announced it was dropping its women’s gymnastics program after just
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By Monica Lewis D. Orlando Ledbetter (B.A. ’84), longtime Atlanta Falcons beat reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and a former editor-in-chief of The Hilltop, will be presented with the 2024 Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America on August 2 as part of the National Football League (NFL)’s Hall of
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By Quintessa Williams Ten student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will receive almost $200,000 to enhance campus newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement, and reporting. The grants, provided by the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University through its Newsroom Innovation Challenge, were announced on Friday. “HBCU student newsrooms brim with talent, but
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By Michael Wines LaVon Bracy has been registering Florida voters ever since Lyndon Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act, because she wanted, she said, to give others the voice she was denied as a Black student in a largely white high school. In an average year, she said, the nonprofit Faith in Florida, where she
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Courtesy of the American Booksellers Association Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve. Each week we profile an independent bookstore, discovering what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations.
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By Katherine Knott President Biden will not seek re-election, he announced Sunday. The news capped weeks of debate about his ability to defeat former president Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and spelled the imminent end of a White House tenure that has been filled with ambitious plans to forgive student loans and make higher education
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By Quintessa Williams In the dynamic landscape of American politics and education, Kamau Marshall stands as a seasoned strategist and influential voice. From his pivotal role as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Education to his strategic contributions within the Biden-Harris campaign, Marshall’s journey is marked by a dedication to public service and a commitment
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