Homecoming celebrations at one of the nation’s first historically black colleges and universities turned to tragedy as gunfire broke out in a parking lot. One person is dead, and at least six people are hurt following the Saturday evening shooting at Lincoln University, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Chester County District Attorney gave an update
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Howard University’s homecoming, a celebration of Black culture and pride, collided with conservative politics Friday when the Turning Point USA-backed Blexit movement showed up uninvited as part of the organization’s “Educate to Liberate” tour of historically Black campuses. The visit came weeks after the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA’s co-founder, Charlie Kirk, thrust the movement into a
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The action on the field was only part of the story Saturday as Jackson State and Grambling State brought the rich tradition and contagious energy of HBCU football to Allegiant Stadium. Jackson State and Grambling State bring pride to Las Vegas HBCU Classic The inaugural HBCU Classic delivered what fans had hoped for — history,
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Representatives from 15 to 20 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about the transfer application process as part of the HBCU Transfer Caravan Tuesday, Oct. 28. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Services Plaza, with an Opening Ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host college professor, award-winning writer, speaker and media host Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D., as the 2025-26 Scholar Activist-in-Residence. Her visit will begin Monday, Oct. 27, and last through Friday, Oct. 31. As part of her
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Written By Lexx Thornton Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency order Friday to extend food assistance benefits through November for Louisiana’s most vulnerable residents — including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities — amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The declaration ensures that these groups continue receiving aid while other Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Written by Lexx Thornton In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion on Wednesday — a record high that underscores how fast America’s debt is piling up. What’s particularly alarming is that this is the fastest the country has ever added a trillion dollars in debt
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State lawmakers are pushing for a move that would invest more and help elevate South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which would make it the state’s first bipartisan HBCU Caucus. On Tuesday, October 21, education leaders from South Carolina’s eight HBCU schools and lawmakers met to discuss consistent challenges the schools face and potential
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Alabama A&M University enrolled nearly 2,000 more students this fall than five years ago, marking a record high for a third consecutive year. “This growth is not by chance,” President Daniel Wims said in a statement this week. “It’s the outcome of a deep commitment to student success. We’ve invested in academic programs that meet
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Venture Valley is an esports game that teaches people about business and entrepreneurship. You have 10 minutes to make as much profit as you can by creating several businesses. It was created back in 2020. Three years ago, Venture Valley took the game on the road and traveled to college campuses to hold competitions to
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