July 16, 2024

Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, speaks at a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Annapolis, Md. Caucus members outlined priorities in Maryland's legislative session to improve health, access to housing, minority business opportunities, education and criminal justice reforms. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Black Caucus largely sticks by Biden, but worries grow about whether his candidacy can survive

By Yamiche Alcindor and Scott Wong  As more and more Democrats call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, a key group of allies on Capitol Hill, remain largely supportive of the president but concerned that the ongoing pressure may prove fatal for his campaign and damage the party

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The National Park Service Awards Over $10M For HBCU Funding To Several Universities Including FAMU, Jackson State and More

By Kyra Allessandrini The National Park Service announced it’s awarding $10,670,000 to help preserve HBCUs and on-campus repairs. The federal agency will contribute to 15 projects in eight states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant history, ensuring that the places and

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HBCU Swingman Classic showcasing Black college baseball talent on a national stage

By Vince Sims 50 of the top players from historically Black colleges and university got their practice in before hitting the national stage Friday. They got a chance to get game and life lessons from greats like Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., former Rangers second basemen Mark Mclemore and others. Mclemore explains why the

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HBCU Legend, SIAC Hall Of Famer, And Super Bowl Champion Passes At 40

By Kyle T. Moseley HBCU legend Jacoby Jones died three days after celebrating his 40th birthday. The former Lane College standout was pivotal to the Dragons football team from 2003 to 2006. He was named offensive player of the year, special team player of the year, and all-conference. Former Texas Southern head coach Johnnie Cole

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Morehouse College president stepping down

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College announced the retirement of Dr. David A. Thomas as president. “Record-breaking” defines Thomas’s tenure at the College. Its innovative and impactful work has garnered international attention and partnerships with various notable institutions, corporations, and individuals; applications from high-achieving students have soared to an all-time high; substantial infrastructure investments have

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Tallahassee Community College officially became Tallahassee State College

Courtesy Tallahassee Community College This is not the first time TSC has gone through a name change. Before it was known as Tallahassee Community College, it was Tallahassee Junior College. The latest name change was approved by the Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. TCC was one of

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NCCU Receives $9.4 million Gift from Cisco to Enhance Campus Technology Infrastructure

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announced a transformative gift of $9.4 million from technology and networking hardware company Cisco Systems Inc., the company’s largest gift to any historically Black college and university (HBCU). The gift, awarded over two years, provides equipment, technical services and cybersecurity tools to NCCU to enhance the

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