February 2025

Bethune-Cookman Gets $100K for On-Campus Tennis Courts

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is set to receive a significant boost to its athletics program as the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) presents the HBCU with a $100,000 check on Friday, Feb. 28. The funding will go toward constructing the Wildcats’ first on-campus tennis courts, a major milestone for the school’s student-athletes and

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Devin Freeman of NCCU Shines at 2025 NAACP Image Awards

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, Devin Freeman, a North Carolina Central University senior majoring in political science, made a memorable appearance. He presented former Vice President Kamala Harris, who received the esteemed Chairman’s Award, during the ceremony on Saturday. Representing NCCU and Future Leaders Freeman

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NOAA Layoffs Spark Outrage Over Public Safety Concerns

By Grace Toohey As federal job eliminations struck the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service on Thursday, scientists and environmental advocates denounced the cuts, saying they could cause real harm to Americans. The full extent of the layoffs across NOAA were not immediately clear, but Democratic legislators said hundreds of scientists

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Clark Atlanta to Host Historic PRSSA 2025 Conference

As the host of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2025 Southeast District Conference, Clark Atlanta University is poised to make history. This will mark the first PRSSA District Conference held at a Historically Black College or University. The conference, which is themed “Culture & Communications: Empowering Voices in PR & Media,” will be

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Howard ROTC Students Face Cuts to Promised Scholarships

By Damenica Ellis The amount of scholarships given by Howard’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) has been reduced due to depleted funding from the United States Army Cadet Command. The result left some ROTC students feeling misled over scholarship guarantees, they said. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Coe, department chair and professor of military science at Howard

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HBCU Go Makes History with All-Female Sports Broadcast

Curtis Symonds, President and Co-Founder of HBCU Go, recently sat down with Juandolyn Stokes, host of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes, to celebrate Black excellence and discuss an upcoming groundbreaking event for Women’s History Month. On March 8th, HBCU Go will make history with a special game day broadcast featuring an all-female commentary team—an inspiring milestone for both

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“Brown Hands, Black Schools” Film Celebrates HBCUs

By Ashley Brown To educate and inspire, the new documentary “Brown Hands, Black Schools” aims to explain Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ cultural impact and historical significance to young children. The film is adapted from a published children’s book by Latoya Turner, a Central State University alumna. Aria and Walter, the book’s two main characters,

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Grambling State’s Youngest President Leads with Vision

By Haylee Hines In 2024, Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. was selected as Grambling State University’s (GSU) 11th president at 39 years old, making him the youngest currently serving president of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) His career accomplishments follow several years of work in higher education and serving as the chief financial officer

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Judge Blocks Trump-Era Firings of Federal Workers

By Kayle Jimenez A Northern California federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from its mass firing of probationary federal employees, a group of workers that represent some of the newest hires. On Thursday, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern California District said the mass firings were likely unlawful and

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Virginia Black Cultural Center Gets $1M Boost

By Cianna Morales A building that will serve as a community hub for preserving the state’s Black history has been in the works for over seven years. New funding brings it a step closer to reality. The Virginia African American Cultural Center is closer to having a physical building. The General Assembly has budgeted the

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