Written by A. Zachary Faison Jr., J.D. President & CEO, Edward Waters University Thereās a prevailing narrative in college athletics that equal investment should automatically mean equal treatment ā regardless of outcomes, market interest, or sustainability. Itās a narrative rooted in good intentions but one that often ignores the economic and biological realities that shape
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TheĀ Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) graduated the third cohort of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. The event, held atĀ Innovation DepotĀ in downtown Birmingham, was not one of pomp and circumstance but instead was a professional development opportunity for the graduating participants, as well as members of the incoming fourth cohort. Students had the opportunity to
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ByĀ Ben Kamisar Republican Rep. John James of Michigan is running for governor, he announced Monday, as one of the most pivotal elections on the ballot in 2026 continues to draw big-name politicians. In a messageĀ posted on his social media channels, James lamented Democratic governance in the state and argued that “it’s time to get Michigan’s
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By Kristen Hill The Howard University School of Education proudly marks a decade of transformative impact in education leadership through itsāÆUrban Superintendents Academy. This milestone celebration highlights 10 years of empowering dynamic, equity-focused leaders who are shaping the future of urban education. In partnership withāÆthe School Superintendents Association and the University of Southern California, the
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By Ashley Lopez Americans seeking retirement or survivor benefits from theĀ Social Security AdministrationĀ will no longer be able to apply over the phone, starting on Monday. Instead, they will have to seek services online or travel in-person to a local Social Security field office, which aĀ new analysisĀ from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, or
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For the first time in itsĀ history, AND1āthe brand that revolutionized streetball and reshaped basketball cultureāis planting its flag in the HBCU sports landscape. Its landmark sponsorship of Wilberforce University is a cultural inflection pointāa long-overdue investment in Black college athletics. Itās a bridge between streetballās rebellious spirit and the institutional legacy of HBCUs, where talent
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By Daniel Hampton The acting head of the IRS isĀ reportedly stepping downĀ over a deal her agency struck with theĀ TrumpĀ administration, according to reports. Melanie Krause has been serving as theĀ acting commissioner of the IRSĀ since Feb. 28, following the retirement of Doug O’Donnell. The New York Times reported Tuesday night, citing three people familiar with the matter,
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By ByEly Brown,Ā Erica Morris, andĀ T. Michelle Murphy The student visas of five individuals currently attending or recently graduated from Harvard University have been revoked, according to Harvard. It’s one of more than a dozen higher education institutions that is actively tracking and reporting the number of affiliated people who have been targeted by President Donald
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ByĀ Curtis Bunn Devlin Carter created his luxury sneaker company, SIA Collective, six years ago and built it into a multimillion-dollar brand by providing fashionable, high-quality footwear manufactured mostly in China. But the Trump administrationās tariffs have raised the cost of importing goods from many countries, including China, to the United States. And Carter is incensed.
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Courtesy of Morgan State University The Penn Relays Carnival is gearing up toĀ celebrate a new class of legends. It is announcing the inductees for its prestigiousĀ 2025 Wall of Fame. This yearās honorees comprise four exceptional individuals and two remarkable relay teams,Ā including a record-breaking HBCU relay teamĀ from Morgan State.Ā Their contributions to the Carnival have left an
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