By Delatria Palacios President Dr. C. Reynold Verret and XOCOM Dean Dr. Leonardo Seoane spotlighted challenges and solutions in Black healthcare during a key panel discussion An engaging and powerful conversation about the future of healthcare equity in America unfolded at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans. The leadership panel featured health experts from
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By Delatria Palacios In an achievement for global cancer research, Nigerian scientist Dr. Olorunsola Kolawole of Jackson State University, Mississippi, has pioneered a cutting-edge nanotechnology approach that promises to revolutionize early cancer detection. This breakthrough not only represents a major stride in biomedical innovation but also underscores the growing influence of African scientists in shaping
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By Delatria Palacios To Inspire Future Educators, Doctors, Entrepreneurs, and Lifelong Learners: Dr. Jamal Bryant Awards $2 Million in Scholarships to 400 Metro Atlanta Grads via HBCU Partnership. On June 29, 2025, during a powerful Sunday morning service, Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church transformed the altar into an
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By Delatria Palacios Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a nonprofit, private institution devoted to delivering high-quality medical education and training to a diverse student body. Its mission is rooted in preparing future researchers and healthcare professionals to serve and uplift their communities with compassion, expertise, and cultural awareness. In addition to
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Pettis Burch Norman, an HBCU legend out of Johnson C. Smith University and native of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away at his home in Dallas on July 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Norman was one of the few NFL athletes who openly championed civil rights causes as a leader and even promoted financial literacy within the
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A surprise at Virginia State University’s 2025 Spring Commencement turned into a story of pride, energy, and real support for HBCU students. During the ceremony, VSU launched its now-iconic clacking fans as part of a surprise celebration. Staff placed the fans beneath graduates’ chairs and timed their reveal perfectly. When 803Fresh’s viral hit “Boots On The Ground”
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Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University has launched the Fisk Bound: Transfer Success Initiative, a strategic effort to support high-achieving community college graduates through financial assistance and tailored academic resources. Designed to reinforce Fisk’s historic mission of access and advancement, the initiative provides eligible students with a $10,000 scholarship and a direct pathway to completing
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long framed narratives of Black excellence. Though none exist within the Greater Los Angeles region—aside from Charles R. Drew University—HBCU culture thrives here through alumni networks, community events, civic engagement, and policy leadership. Their mark on LA is evident from conventions in Downtown to mentorship in Compton and
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been named the #1 HBCU for Online Programs by Forbes Advisor, securing the top spot in its 2025 rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities offering high-quality, flexible, and affordable online degrees. The Forbes Advisor rankings evaluated HBCUs based on affordability, student outcomes, academic credibility, and overall online student experiences using data from the U.S.
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Dr. D’Wayne Edwards learned knowledge was currency early on. As a young Black kid proudly repping Inglewood, CA, he refused to accept the projections others placed on him while pursuing a career in footwear design, despite having no formal college education. Still, he broke into the industry at just 19 as an entry-level designer for LA Gear, according
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