A Howard University Professor has reached out to the HBCU community to help the school’s journalism students graduate. Dr. Stacey Patton launched 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. “These student journalists
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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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By Derick Lee Pathway Community Foundation (PCF) is gearing up to host their annual 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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By Melanie Zanona The House passed a bipartisan bill Monday aimed at combating deepfake pornography, tackling a sensitive issue that has become a growing problem amid advances in artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure, which sailed through the House in a 409-2 vote, into law. The “Take it Down Act” would
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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 literally walking in the footsteps of HBCU legend and Titans icon Steve McNair. A comparison has captured the imagination of
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Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Congressional Black Caucus Whip, held a roundtable discussion with 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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The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” 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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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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By Melissa Quinn The Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to hear arguments in a high-profile dispute over efforts in Oklahoma to create an online Catholic charter school, a case that could open the door to public dollars flowing directly to religious schools. A ruling in favor of the school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, could
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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 to U.S. President Donald Trump weighing in on
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