HBCU head football coach and associate athletic director at Virginia Union University, Dr. Alvin Parker, is set to return to his roots in Washington, D.C., to deliver the commencement address at Ballou High School—his alma mater in Southeast D.C. A Full-Circle Moment for an HBCU Leader This event marks a full-circle moment for the veteran HBCU
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HBCU Power has officially launched its Powerhouse Film Academy, which will take place this summer at Morehouse College. Geared toward high school boys, the film academy will provide a two-week intensive program to strengthen their creative voices and leadership. The program will run from June 30 to July 14, growing its cohort in entrepreneurship, social
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About 700 active-duty Marines have arrived in the Los Angeles area to join National Guard troops who were sent to the city to respond to protests over federal immigration enforcement, a defense official said Tuesday morning, as California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a federal court to block the deployment of troops onto city streets. The
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By Cheyanne Mumphrey Like many of his predecessors, President Donald Trump has affirmed the importance of historically Black colleges and universities, hailing them as a pathway to careers and a better life for students in the U.S. The schools have not faced cuts to federal grants of the kind that have rocked Ivy League schools Trump
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) Vice President and Director of Athletics Angela Suggs is on administrative leave following her arrest on larceny and fraud charges connected to a previous employer. FAMU Interim President Dr. Timothy Beard released a statement to HBCU Gameday: “Florida A&M University is aware of allegations involving Athletics Director Angela Suggs and a former
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By  Samantha Delouya President Donald Trump’s heftiest tariffs cleared a court hurdle for now, after a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that they could take effect while legal challenges play out. But the appeals court put the tariff cases on a fast track for a resolution this summer. The decision came after the Trump administration
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Written By Lexx Thornton Bishop T.D. Jakes wants to help Black entrepreneurs build wealth and he’s using the Good Soil Forum to reach them. With over 300,000 Black women reportedly losing jobs in the past threemonths, Bishop T.D. Jakes is speaking out about the economic challenges facing Black communities. One way he hopes to address
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Written By Lexx Thornton It’s time to call all HBCU students and alumni in Michigan. They want you to be part of The HBCU Initiative, which empowers, educates, and fosters excellence. Saturday, August 9th inLansing, Michigan is when the magic happens. HBCU initiatives are anyprojects, programs, orpolicies designed to support and enhance Historically Black Colleges
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Written By Lexx Thornton For over 185 years, P&G has built many of the brands people love by understanding, designing for, and innovating to meet consumer needs and serve them with superior products and experiences. One way they continue to grow is by meeting the unique needs of college students. Through their long-standing relationship with
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Written By Lexx Thornton Under Armour has launched a new HBCU-focused social media campaign, “Sisterhood inStyle,” to celebrate the Spring/Summer release of its latest lifestyle sneaker, the UA Echo. The campaign spotlights historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Greek life.Shot on the campuses of Bowie State University and Morgan State University, the series highlights
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