By Daniella Silva and Natasha Korecki A teacher said tear gas drifted toward a school playground, forcing students and recess indoors. A viral video recorded near another school showed law enforcement dragging a woman out of her van and onto the ground. And students say they have seen ICE vehicles in their neighborhoods, leading them to feel frightened,
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A Look That Unites JSU Football and Band Tradition Jackson State University unveiled its new JSU homecoming uniforms, paying tribute to both the Tigers football team and the Sonic Boom of the South. The navy, light blue, and white design connects the athletic and musical pride that define JSU’s legacy. According to The Clarion-Ledger, the uniforms feature “JACKSON STATE” along
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St. Joseph’s Preparatory School offered its first-ever HBCU symposium for its growing diverse student population. An all-boys Catholic school in Philadelphia has found a new way to educate its Black students about their college options. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School has grown its student population. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, over a quarter of the almost 940 students
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By Henry J. Gomez and Allan Smith Vice President JD Vance has come to the defense of young Republican leaders who are under scrutiny after Politico published “hundreds of racist and hateful messages” from what it reported was their private group chat. The “reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys,” Vance said Wednesday in an appearance on
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Largest Private Gift in the University’s History Will Support Student Success Through Gap Scholarships Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced today it will receive $16.5 million as part of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s landmark $50 million, 10-year scholarship commitment to Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This transformative gift, the largest private donation
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By Gayle Andrews Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., epitomized the definition of an influencer. His tenure as the president of Florida A&M University was a whirlwind of academic, social, and civil rights progress that would come to define Black exceptionalism. He singlehandedly dismantled the stereotypes surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities while elevating academic standards,
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Two Texas colleges are sharing their homecoming spirit to help local patients in need of lifesaving transfusions. Wiley University in Marshall and Texas College in Tyler are partnering with Carter BloodCare to stage the first HBCU Blood Donation Battle during their respective homecoming celebrations: Oct. 24 in Marshall and Oct. 29 in Tyler. Organizers of
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Written By Lexx Thornton MSU Public Relations In an extraordinary reaffirmation of Morgan State University’s mission and trajectory, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded the University a $63 million unrestricted gift, her second transformative contribution to Morgan in less than five years. The latest donation brings Scott’s total giving to the University to $103 million, a
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Written By Lexx Thornton NBC News has recently confirmed the elimination of its dedicated editorial teams behind identity-focused verticals—NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino, and NBC OUT—as part of a layoff round that is impacting roughly 150 employees. While the network cites the need to streamline operations and integrate coverage ahead of a corporate
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Written By Lexx Thornton The University of Southern California (USC) is elevating its music program with a major artistic coup. The university recently announced that Grammy-winning artist Solange Knowles is its newest professor and the Thornton School of Music’s inaugural scholar in residence. This prestigious, three-year residency is a comprehensive role. The Los Angeles Times
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