In 2000, when Muhsinah Morris transitioned from her undergraduate education at Clark Atlanta University to grad school at Emory University, she noticed a big shift. At Clark Atlanta, a historically Black college (HBCU), Morris, a chemistry student, handwrote chemical orders and physically pushed paperwork through the procurement process to get what she needed. At Emory,
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Marva Johnson has officially started her tenure as president of Florida A&M University. The polarizing leader shared a message of unity with the FAMU community in her first virtual message as president. Johnson spoke about having an “open mind” during the HBCU’s summer commencement ceremony Aug. 1. She began her speech by recognizing the latest cohort
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At a time when Black students are graduating in record numbers but owning less than ever, we must confront a hard truth: our educational institutions have lost their mission—and Black America is paying the price. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were never designed just to hand out degrees. They were created to train builders—men
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For Tahir Murray, founder and CEO of clothing brand Legacy History Pride, success isn’t just defined by dollar signs; it’s about the impact. The Howard University Alum and entrepreneur is leading a cultural movement through fashion, building a brand that celebrates the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while reimagining what it means to
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By LaShawn Hudson According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 300,000 students are enrolled at about 100 accredited historically Black colleges and universities across 19 states, including 10 right here in Georgia. HBCUs are the focus of a new book titled “Black, Not Historically Black: Towards the Pan-Black College and University.” In the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Monday introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to American families, which would be similar to the stimulus checks sent during the COVID-19 pandemic. If enacted, the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 would provide “at least” $600 per adult and dependent child, or $2,400
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Written By Lexx Thornton Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a more than $1.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges training grants. Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant, emphasizing the college’s position as a leader in
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Written By Lexx Thornton A Missouri bill going into effect Aug. 28 creates a task force to address the crisis of missing and murdered African American women and girls in the state. The idea, which came from Sen. Angela Mosley, D-Florissant, has been years in the making. Mosley sponsored a bill in the Missouri Senate
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By Aria Bendix The Trump administration is terminating 22 contracts focused on developing mRNA vaccines and winding down additional federal investments in mRNA technology, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday. Many scientists and infectious disease experts swiftly denounced the move as a broadside on an area of research seen as particularly promising after
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Billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is coming to Virginia Union University, a leading HBCU in Richmond, Virginia. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Smith will headline a powerful Fireside Chat exploring leadership, legacy, and economic justice. The event will take place at 3:30 PM in the Living & Learning Center on campus. Attendees will hear directly from Smith as he shares insights
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