Courtesy of Southern University Sports Southern University edged Florida A&M 73-70 on Monday night at the Al Lawson Center, securing at least a share of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) regular-season title. The Jaguars improved to 19-10 overall and 14-2 in conference play, capping off a season defined by resilience and steady improvement. Southern built a 10-point halftime
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By Amanda Robert As part of a new initiative, the ABA and several historically Black colleges and universities are working together to engage students who are interested in environmental, energy and natural resources law. The ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources will host an ongoing webinar series that aims to educate law students about careers that
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The CIAA Tournament is more than just a basketball event; it is a cultural institution deeply embedded in the fabric of the HBCU community. For decades, this annual gathering has been a meeting place for alumni, students, and fans to celebrate not just the competition on the court, but the rich traditions of HBCUs. From
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By Ronda Racha Penrice Black firsts in the 21st century are often surprising. “Beyond the Gates” is no exception. The first daytime soap solely focused on a Black family premieres this week on CBS and comes as the daytime genre is disappearing. “Passions,” which debuted in 1999 and ended in 2008, was the last new soap
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The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is proud to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, to Birmingham. This prestigious evening of elegance and philanthropy will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel, bringing together Birmingham’s leaders in business, education, and community advocacy to
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By Dan De Luce Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fired more than 100 intelligence officers from 15 agencies for using a government chat platform for discussions that included topics like polyamory, gender transition surgery and politics. “I put out a directive today that they all will be terminated and their security clearances will be
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Courtesy of Cheyney University Cheyney University has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat sexual assault on campus, thanks to funding from Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA Grant Program. CU-Consent Understood The university’s share of this $1.6 million statewide initiative will enable the launch of the “CU- Consent Understood” campaign. This program
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Courtesy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the HBCU campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT). The inaugural class will honor three of the nation’s most respected Black sportswriters in a special induction ceremony, supported
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By Stephen Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top-level officials at the agency
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By Haniyah Philogene The stretch between February and March always carries an extra layer of magic as we transition from celebrating Black History Month to honoring Women’s History Month—two back-to-back affirmations of Black women’s power, resilience, and brilliance. Though society may try to overlook our impact, history tells a different story. From politics to fashion,
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