By Cynthia Yi The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has kicked off a series of events and activities to honor Juneteenth, reflecting on African American history and culture, according to an announcement on their website. This week-long celebration has something for everyone, offering a rich tapestry of experiences from live performances and arts to competitive sports
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Most HBCUs are located in broadband deserts, leaving students lacking access to the internet. Some schools and organizations are trying to change that despite federal funding having been pulled. A 2021 McKinsey report indicated that 82% of HBCUs are located in broadband deserts. They either lack access to a good internet connection or don’t have access to it at all. The
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A cheer erupts from the crowd. The marching band blares a soulful cadence. The energy is electric, but unless you’re in the stadium, chances are you’ve never seen it. For decades, HBCU sports have been underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage. But now, a new move by BET might just change that. At the 2025 BET
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A third NFL franchise recently announced it will be hosting an HBCU regular-season football game at their stadium this year. John Grant, who serves as the Celebration Bowl’s Executive Director, put on for HBCU alums and fans to participate in what fans consider to be the HBCU National Championship game since 2015. When it was
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By James Chater A 57-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Minnesota on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The arrest on Sunday night was the culmination of a huge two-day manhunt following the deaths of Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark. State Governor Tim
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By Frank Langfit There are events that become a Rorschach test that brings out America’s political and cultural divisions in bold relief. Saturday’s military parade — which celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and also fell on President Trump’s birthday — was that kind of moment. As the Trump administration geared up for the parade filled
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Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland-Eastern Shore Vice President of Athletics Tara Owens has seen many changes in her years as a college coach and administrator. However, the recent House settlement allowing NCAA institutions to pay their players is a new challenge. She is happy to take on the task as UMES announced earlier this spring that
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A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders in grant funding requirements that LGBTQ+ organizations say are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar said Monday that the federal government cannot force recipients to halt programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion or acknowledge the existence of
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Written By Lexx Thornton After the nationwide shutdown of Job Corps program, Morris Brown College is stepping up.President Dr. Kevin James who once taught at Job Corps is personally inviting displaced students to apply and find a new academic home at the historic HBCU. With full accreditation and access to federal financial aid, Morris Brown
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By Lexx Thornton If you live in Virginia, the amount of time your child can be on social media will soon be limited by law. Gov. Glen Youngkin signed an amendment to the Consumer Data Protection Act last Friday that bans minors under the age of 16 from using social media for more than one
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