On Oct. 17, natural hair care brand Mielle Organics visited Florida A&M University as the second stop on their “MiCurl Out Homecoming Tour” to four different historically Black colleges and universities. The tour stops include textured hair education, free product sampling, hands-on beauty demonstrations and interactive community activations. The president of Mielle and FAMU School
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More than 60 years ago, what was once known as Florida Memorial College sat on more than 310 acres of land in St. Augustine, Fla. Now, a portion of that property in St. Augustine will be used for the site of Florida’s Black History Museum, housing artifacts, a performing arts center, an art gallery and
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By Bill Barrow As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the country touting her presidential campaign memoir amid speculation about another White House run. The Democratic 2024 nominee told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that she remains in contact with
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By Leonard Hall A new partnership between Alabama State University and the YMCA of Greater Montgomery will bring a YMCA facility to the ASU campus, marking a historic milestone for both entities. University and YMCA officials announced the collaboration during a press conference held Monday, Oct. 13. “Today’s announcement is a shining example of what
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This fall, Cheyney University, a historically Black educational institution located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, experienced a significant spike in enrollment, according to a report from The Philadelphia Tribune. The HBCU currently enrolls 851 students, up 38 percent from last year’s total enrollment of 617 students. This includes 360 first-time students, more than double of last year’s first-year
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By Tramelle Howard The recent terroristic threats and lockdowns at several historically Black colleges and universities should be a wake-up call for many. These incidents are not isolated; they underscore a rising danger to campus safety, student mental health and institutional stability. HBCUs already operate under financial and infrastructural strain. Adding threats, fear and uncertainty
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Jacqie McWilliams Parker is a pioneering leader in collegiate athletics. Since 2012, she has led the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)—the oldest historically Black athletic conference in the U.S as Commissioner and taken the organization to unprecedented heights. Her appointment made history, as she became the first female and the first African-American female commissioner across all NCAA divisions
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Written By Lexx Thornton For homeowners across the US, the monthly electricity bill has become a source of sticker shock. Lindsey Martin, a registered nurse in Kentucky, shared her surprise on TikTok after her bill jumped from a mere $150 just a few years ago to a staggering $372 in August. Martin’s experience is far
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Written By Lexx Thornton Comedy icon Katt Williams traded the stand-up stage for academic regalia this week in Birmingham, receiving an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Miles College, a historically Black College and University (HBCU). The honor recognizes Williams’ cultural impact and his emerging role as a creative innovator. Miles College President Bobbie Knight
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Written By Lexx Thornton Trailblazing multi-hyphenate Debbie Allen has been immortalized with her very own Barbie doll, joining a select group of legendary women recognized by Mattel. The doll is part of the prestigious Barbie Signature Tribute Collection, honoring Allen for her profound achievements and her enduring inspiration to generations of children. The honor is
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