November 04, 2025

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JSU’s Camrynn Wimberly Shines at APSA Conference 2024

Written By Lexx Thornton Jackson State University (JSU) senior Camrynn Wimberly recently achieved a significant milestone, presenting her research at the prestigious American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference in Vancouver from September 11–14. The Political Science major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was one of only seven students nationally selected to present their work at the international

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Imani Robinson, UNCF Team Up for Baltimore HBCU Scholarships

Just weeks after Imani Robinson’s pilot episode of “3 Blind Mice” went viral on social media, the United Negro College Fund reached out to partner with her on a new campaign aimed at raising scholarship money for students attending historically Black colleges and universities in Baltimore. “Working with Imani and her team, we are able

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Coca-Cola, NATAS Boost HBCU Sports Storytellers with Grant

The Television Academy will continue its Coca-Cola Sports Broadcasting Grant to media creatives highlighting HBCU athletics. The program is offering $40,000 in grants to student storytellers across HBCUs. The grant, facilitated by the Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), which organizes the Emmys. Under the campaign “The World Is My Yard,” the

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BWEC, Inc. Unites to Support Simmons College of Kentucky

Mayor Craig Greenberg discusses Simmons College’s impact in Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Simmons College of Kentucky President Kevin Cosby speak at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s new residence hall. The Baptist Women’s Educational Convention, Inc. (BWEC, Inc.) is a national organization aimed at empowering Black women and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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AAMU Professors Present HBCU Research at Global Conference

Two Alabama A&M University professors – Dr. Nathan Blom and Dr. Samantha Strachan – represented the University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on a global stage this fall when they presented at the 2025 STAR Global Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. The event, held Oct. 9–12 at Istanbul Aydın University under the auspices of UNESCO, convened educators

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SWAC Commissioner McClelland Joins NCAA Finance Committee

The NCAA has appointed five new members to its Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee, with Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland among those selected to serve. The NCAA Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee oversees the organization’s financial operations and auditing processes. Working under the broader NCAA Board of Governors, the committee ensures fiscal

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Virginia Humanities Names 7 New HBCU Scholars Fellows

Virginia Humanities has announced seven new recipients of its HBCU Scholars Fellowships, bringing together a diverse group of educators, writers and researchers from historically Black colleges and universities in Virginia and North Carolina. “Through their research and public engagement, our fellows demonstrate the enduring relevance of the humanities and collectively confront some of the most

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Snipes Expands HBCU Pay It Forward Program with Nike

The global sneaker and streetwear brand Snipes US hosted on-campus activations at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this fall, promoting student empowerment at Morehouse College, Spelman College and Hampton University. Snipes also is offering a merchandise collection from Pro Standard, a licensee that has created apparel celebrating nine HBCUs. The activations are part of the Snipes Pay It Forward program, which has invested in

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Washington Leads U.S. in 2025 Cryptocurrency Adoption

Written By Lexx Thornton A new analysis of the latest IRS data reveals that over 2.78 million Americans are actively participating in cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin estimated to account for roughly 75% of all user engagement. While the IRS did not begin tracking general crypto involvement in tax filings until 2020, data compiled by SmartAsset now

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Michael Jackson Tops Forbes 2025 Highest-Paid Dead Celebs

Written By Lexx Thornton Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, continues to reign over the financial charts, leading Forbes’ annual ranking of the highest-paid deceased celebrities. Jackson secured the top spot for the third consecutive year—and the 13th time overall—with an estimated pretax earnings of $105 million over the past year.  Since his death

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