Written By Lexx Thornton Fisk University launched the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program nearly four years ago. The following season, Talladega joined the Lady Bulldogs. Last year, Wilberforce introduced its gymnastics squad to the world, but Talladega closed after one season. Wilberforce University’s President, Dr. Vann R. Newkirk, gave the school’s team his unwavering support in
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Written By Lexx Thornton Building on the progress of the 2024 MLB Draft, three HBCU players earned selections in the 2025 MLB Draft. The San Francisco Giants selected Florida A&M catcher Broedy Poppell in the 13th round, as Alabama State saw two players drafted in the 20th round:infielder Juan Cruz with the 591st pick by
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By Ted Johnson The Senate voted on Tuesday evening to advance a package that would roll back $1.1 billion in funding to PBS, NPR and public media that had already been allocated over the next two years. Vice President JD Vance had to break a tie, 51-50, to move the rescissions package to the floor. Three Republicans — Sen. Lisa
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By Fisher Jack Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained by ICE in Texas *Alex Maganda, a 2018 graduate of Morehouse College and former football player, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking a wave of support from the HBCU community. Maganda is currently being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, located
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By Scott Wong and Julie Tsirkin House Democrats have been publicly grappling with the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump, with grassroots activists pressuring lawmakers to more aggressively confront Trump and centrist members of the party dismissing the push as futile. During a six-week stretch this year, House Democrats twice were confronted with impeachment votes — forced by
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By Walter Hudson The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to restructure the Department of Education, allowing the administration to proceed with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. The ruling, handed down Monday, is seen as a significant step in the President’s ongoing efforts to shrink the federal government
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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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Ahead of the HBCU Swingman Classic, Ken Griffey Jr. made a bold call for more recognition of HBCU athletes. In a phone interview with USA Today, the baseball legend cited that call in why they created the Swingman Classic. “If you look at what’s going on in baseball, (there are) a lot of kids of color who are not
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication student Treyvon Eugene recently served as a Getty Images photography mentee for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), an opportunity made possible through FAMU’s new content licensing partnership with Getty Images. “We are deeply honored to have Getty Images provide real-world, immersive mentorship opportunities that support our students with professional development and
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Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), an HBCU with deep roots in North Carolina, is embarking on a university-wide mobilization to address financial concerns raised by its accrediting body. The school announced an “all-hands-on-deck” strategy following the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) decision to place the institution on probation for good cause.
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