By Denim Fisher Between the push to end diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the demonization of critical race theory, honest conversations about race on college campuses are challenging to have. It’s no wonder that for the past few years, increasing numbers of Black students have headed to HBCUs so they can learn in an
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Written By The Howard University Newstaff Howard University left a lasting mark at AfroTech’s 2024 Conference, hosted in Houston, Texas, with its groundbreaking initiative, “The Yard at Afrotech U”— a vibrant networking hub within the conference’s expo hall. First imagined two years ago and brought to life by a partnership between Howard University and Blavity, Inc. Media
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By Kandiss Edwards Another day, another executive order handed down by the Trump administration. This time, the focus is on diverting funds meant for public schools under the guise of “school choice.” On Jan. 29, President Trump signed the “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” executive order. The order is being marketed as an expansion of school choice, allowing
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By Hamil R. Harris The icy waters of the Potomac River claimed the lives of 67 people who died after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter just a few yards from Reagan National Airport. The fatal mid-air collision is similar to the incident involving an Air Florida jet that crashed into the
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By Kyle T. Mosley Two of HBCU football’s legendary programs – Jackson State and Grambling State – will be featured in the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic to kick off at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025. The fact that the Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) spearheaded the project should be
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The “Texas Hold Em” singer won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance accolade for “II Most Wanted”, her collaboration with queer singer-songwriter and “Flowers” hitmaker Miley Cyrus. It’s been 51 years since a Black female artist won an award in a country music category at the Grammys, when multi-genre girl group The Pointer Sisters bagged the Best
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Written By Micarie Kemp Howard University is mourning the loss of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among the victims of Wednesday’s tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. Duggins, a civil rights attorney, was set to begin teaching at Howard University School of Law this fall. The university confirmed in a statement that she was
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As February ushers in Black History Month, Maryland is taking significant steps to ensure the preservation of its rich African American heritage. Governor Wes Moore has announced a $5 million investment in African American Heritage Preservation Grants, a joint effort with the Maryland Department of Planning and the Maryland Historical Trust. Governor Moore’s administration is
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Written By Lexx Nunn In 1926, Woodson a historian and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) established Negro History Week to promote the achievements of Black Americans. Proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, he chose to celebrate the second week of February to coincide with the
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