By Tolly Carr Duncan Powell the former HBCU basketball player at North Carolina A&T is adding another stop on his hoops journey. Powell is leaving Georgia Tech for Georgetown University, and it’s reported that his NIL signing is valued at $750,000. The news was first reported by Rob Reinhart. A former top-100 recruit from DeSoto
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By Stephen J. Gaither Could rap legend Bun B be bringing his “Trill Burgers” Franchise to an HBCU near you? One half of the legendary rap duo “UGK” was recently asked about his partnership with the University of Houston. He talked about that partnership as well as potential issues with a similar project at an
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Courtesy of Howard University Howard University will make history April 3–4 as it hosts the first-ever HBCU CHIPS Network Conference, uniting over 20 HBCUs, industry leaders, and federal partners for an unprecedented collaboration on semiconductor research and workforce development. The conference opens Thursday with remarks from Howard President Ben Vinson III, Provost Anthony Wutoh, and Senior Vice President
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By Tyler Kingkade The Trump administration on Thursday threatened to pull federal funding from K-12 districts and states if they don’t certify within 10 days that they do not have unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion practices. States have to sign and submit a certification form asserting that each of their districts do not give advantages to people based on
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Delaware State University recently presented a three-part proposal requesting the state provide $125 million over several years to help the HBCU improve its athletic facilities. DSU president Tony Allen believes the state’s aid will increase the visibility and competitive spirit of the university’s athletics despite the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping efforts across the nation to
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The National Black Empowerment Council and a series of Israeli universities are signing agreements to establish new exchange programs and other ventures with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a move that runs in sharp contrast to the overall anti-Israel sentiment at many elite colleges. The first agreements, signed between the NBEC and the Hebrew University
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Global markets plunged Monday following last week’s two-day meltdown on Wall Street, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he won’t back down on his sweeping new tariffs, which have roiled global trade. Countries are scrambling to figure out how to respond to the tariffs, with China and others retaliating quickly. Trump’s tariff blitz fulfilled a key campaign
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By Kimberly Kruesi Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the sodden U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people. From Texas to Ohio, utilities scrambled to shut off power and gas, while cities closed roads and deployed sandbags to protect homes and businesses. In
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Atlanta is a city of Black excellence, and HBCUs play a vital part in that. HBCUs are historically black colleges and universities, and Atlanta is home to four: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College. More than 35 associates currently employed at Arthur M. Blank Sports & Entertainment, the parent
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Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University is leading HBCUs into the artificial intelligence industry with the first-of-its-kind “Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research,” ABC 11 reports. The Durham-based HBCU is one of several schools throughout the Tar Heel State working to advance education surrounding AI as its popularity expands. Institute Director Dr. Siobahn Day
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