The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes. “Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without approval from NPS leadership nor Department leadership,” NPS
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The community at Florida A&M University is mourning Caleb Wilson, a student at Southern University who allegedly died as a result of hazing during a fraternity pledge event. Wilson was allegedly pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., one of the Black Greek organizations part of the Divine Nine. Students at FAMU organized an event to pay tribute to
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By Stephen J. Gaither Chicago State University (CSU), an institution with a proud legacy of serving underrepresented communities, has named HBCU veteran Bobby Rome II as the school’s first-ever head football coach. The announcement was made earlier today during a press conference introducing Rome, who brings a wealth of experience from Historically Black Colleges and
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By Chris Cameron President Trump on Wednesday signed executive orders punishing two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm, continuing a campaign of retribution that he has gleefully carried out since his inauguration. Two executive orders targeted Christopher Krebs, who as a senior cybersecurity official oversaw the securing of the 2020 presidential election, and
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The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) has elected Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok as its President, effective January 1, 2025. This historic appointment makes her the first Black woman and the first representative from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead the nearly 50-year-old organization. “Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok’s election as UEDA Board President marks a
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By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today information on the graduating Class of 2025 Commencement. The 157th Commencement will be held at the university Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard, the university’s main campus upper quadrangle. Peabody, Emmy, and Grammy-Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement orator. He will
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By Roger Chesley Norfolk State University sharpshooter Diamond Johnson elevated her draft stock for the WNBA with a stellar performance at the Women’s College All-Star Game over the weekend – and may have forced professional teams to give a second look to basketball players at historically Black colleges and universities. Johnson earned the Most Valuable Player award with a
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By CherRae Dickerson Black and Jewish students gathered for a UNITY Dinner on Tuesday, April 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at J. Millard Tawes Center Ballroom, Coppin State University, 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD. The aim of the dinner was to highlight shared values and forge new relationships and understanding between communities.
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By Gerren Keith Gaynor President Donald Trump‘s Wednesday announcement of soaring reciprocal tariffs on U.S. imports has resulted in a slump in global markets and serious concerns among investors and consumers alike. The concerns are particularly felt by Black small businesses. “I’m concerned as to whether we’ll be able to survive this,” said Gladys Harrison,
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Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools. State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they will not
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