Written by Lexx Thornton On a spring evening at the historic Churchill Downs, amid the energy of the annual Race To Greatness fundraiser, Simmons College of Kentucky experienced a moment that will echo through generations. April 6, 2025, marked not just a date on the calendar—it marked a homecoming. In a powerful and emotional ceremony,
More
By Alicia Victoria Lozano, Ryan J. Reilly and Megan Lebowitz A federal judge in California ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration violated a 19th-century law barring the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement activities when it mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in June. “The evidence at trial established that Defendants systematically used armed
More
Hadiyah Mujhid is reshaping the venture capital landscape by forging pathways for Black communities, particularly historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) students and recent graduates, to access funding and become investors. A University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumna and experienced entrepreneur, Mujhid transitioned from leading a computer vision startup to addressing deeper systemic issues in VC representation.
More
Courtesy of Morgan State University Award Recognizes the University’s Visionary Leadership, Groundbreaking Innovation, and Unwavering Commitment to Equity in Higher Education (Black PR Wire) Morgan State University has been named the 2025 recipient of the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF) HBCU Futurist Award, an honor presented by the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building during the
More
Written By Lexx Thornton Illinois families pay the highest property tax rate in the nation, spending more than double what the average American family spends to stay in the same home. That’s driving Illinoisans away. The average American family will spend $2,969 on property taxes for the average home in 2025, but the average Illinois
More
Written By Lexx Thornton The New Direction Gospel Choir from Tennessee State University captivated audiences at the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a prestigious event in the gospel music scene. The live taping took place on August 16 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Nashville. As an Emerging Artist featured in this year’s
More
Written By Lexx Thornton Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said on Sept. 2 that the state’s new federal waiver banning soda, candy, and energy drinks from SNAP purchases is now official. In a video posted to Instagram, Landry held up the signed waiver and thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for
More
By Curtis Bunn George Raveling, a Hall of Fame college basketball coach who Michael Jordan credits with influencing him to sign with the sneaker brand Nike — a move that launched a cultural phenomenon — has died. He was 88. “It is with deep sadness and unimaginable pain that we share the passing of our beloved
More
Intel ended a partnership with North Carolina Central University’s law school aimed at developing a pipeline for diverse recruits through the university’s Technology Law and Policy Center. The first impact of a deal between chip manufacturer Intel and the Trump Administration, which some economists and conservatives have criticized as potentially affecting free enterprise, is the
More
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a Raleigh, NC-based HBCU, confirmed on Sunday night that Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess has stepped down. The timing of the announcement raised eyebrows across the HBCU landscape. While the resignation was submitted on July 16, 2025, it was only made public on August 31, the very day it took
More
