April 2025

Howard Professor Raises Funds to Help Journalism Students

A Howard University Professor has reached out to the HBCU community to help the school’s journalism students graduate. Dr. Stacey PattonĀ launchedĀ a GoFundMe to help some of her students relieve their outstanding tuition payments. With a goal of $20K, donors can help these HBCU students achieve a milestone that they worked years for. ā€œThese student journalists

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Eric Austin Elevates HBCU Pride in Global Brand Marketing

Eric Austin, a proud alumnus of Tennessee State University, is a dynamic force behind the global marketing and media initiatives of some of the top body care brands. For the past 25 years, he has been a pioneering voice for branding notable brands such as Pantene, Head & Shoulders, and Olay, among others. As vice

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HBCU Students Tackle City Challenges in Pitch Competition

By Derick Lee Pathway Community FoundationĀ (PCF) is gearing up to host their annualĀ HBCU Smart Cities Pitch Competition. Over the past several months, students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across multiple states have teamed up to create change in three North Carolina cities. Continue reading to learn how these scholars are collaborating and leveraging

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Top pick in NFL Draft walking in footsteps of HBCU legend

Cam Ward’s journey from a zero-star recruit to the No. 1 overall pick is one of the most compelling storylines in recent NFL Draft history. Now, as the new face of the Tennessee Titans, Ward is quite literallyĀ walking in the footstepsĀ of HBCU legend and Titans icon Steve McNair. A comparison has captured the imagination of

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Adams, Kamlager-Dove Convene Roundtable to Address Black Higher Education and Strengthening HBCUs

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, andĀ Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Congressional Black Caucus Whip, held a roundtable discussion withĀ Reps. Sewell (AL-07), Hayes (CT-05), Sykes (OH-13), Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Brown (OH-11), and Figures (AL-02), HBCU leadership, students, and advocacy organizations to highlight the impacts of

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Black female WWII unit ‘Six Triple Eight’ to receive congressional honor

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the ā€œSix Triple Eight,ā€ was given the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon

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Cathy Hughes School of Communications First Annual Research and Creative Works Day Spotlights Innovation, Justice, and Unapologetic Expression

By Caleb Robinson As part of Howard University’s ongoing Research Month celebration, the Cathy Hughes School of Communications buzzed with conversation, collaboration, and cutting-edge discovery during its inaugural Research and Creative Works Day. The event spotlighted student and faculty projects across journalism, film, communications, and speech pathology, showcasing a shared commitment to inquiry, innovation, and

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Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft slide sends social media shockwave

In one of the most shocking developments of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top-five pick, remains undrafted after three rounds. The former Jackson State and Colorado quarterback’s precipitous fall has sparked widespread debate, with figures ranging from Stephen A. Smith to Robert Griffin III toĀ U.S. President Donald TrumpĀ weighing in on

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