Courtesy of Southern University Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old African American student at Southern University, reportedly died after being punched in the chest during an alleged hazing ritual. Police were initially told he collapsed at a Baton Rouge park, but investigators later found this story was fabricated. According to WAFB, Wilson and eight other pledges were
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The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) is red carpet-ready once again to Elevate Future Storytellers. Now in its 3rd year, the unprecedented film festival and challenge creates space for young visionaries to share their work and learn the business from HBCU industry notables. Submissions officially open on March 5, 2025, inclusive of the exciting new Global Impact
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By Victor Nava President Trump on Monday called for a fellow Republican to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a primary election over the congressman’s opposition to a continuing resolution that would keep the government from shutting down. Massie, a hardline conservative, has pledged to vote against a Trump-backed measure that would increase defense spending while decreasing most
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By Nate Raymond A federal judge on Monday ordered the government-downsizing team created by U.S. President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk to make public records concerning its operations, which he said had been run in “unusual secrecy.” U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington sided with, opens new tab the government watchdog group Citizens
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By Harvey Parson High school students at New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church got up-close access to representatives of four of Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities at the church’s college fair Feb. 23. The college fair was part of a Black History Month program through the church, which also featured the local contributions of Black
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Courtesy of Shaw University Shaw University has established a partnership with The Patterson Family Foundation, founded by best-selling author and philanthropist James Patterson. This collaboration aims to empower students dedicated to writing and the critical role of teaching literacy. James Patterson is celebrated for his extensive body of work, comprising over 200 published titles. He
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By Kristofer Noceda D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary Bay Area R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, passed away Friday, his family announced on social media. He was 64. Wiggins had been diagnosed with bladder cancer, his family said. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by
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By Michael Bender The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there. The list of five dozen schools included colleges from
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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University continues to produce top-tier talent, and two of its students, OliviaGwin and Kennedy Jenkins, are proving that Wildcats belong on Wall Street. They arecompleting the prestigious Milken Institute’s HBCU Strategic Initiative and Fellows Program, anopportunity designed to increase diversity in the financial services sector and provide HBCUstudents with a clear pathway into the investment industry.
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By Bonnie Bolden HillmanTok University, a virtual HBCU, has enrolled over 11,000 students in free courses despite DEI rollbacks under the Trump administration. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to students attending HBCUs for agriculture-related studies, has reopened its application process. The program, suspended in February, was reinstated and is accepting applications
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