Dillard University President Monique Guillory has officially taken office as the institution’s ninth president, marking a historic moment for the New Orleans HBCU and setting the tone for a forward-focused era of leadership. Dr. Guillory, who previously served as provost, chief academic and enrollment officer, and later interim president, steps into the role with decades
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Kyrie Irving’s latest project isn’t about branding or logos — it’s about rewriting who gets access to elite basketball resources. Now, one of the NBA’s most creative forces is extending that impact into the HBCU world. Paul Quinn College — the only HBCU in the city of Dallas — has been named one of 14
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Marching bands, Divine Nine step performances, and boundless Black culture are central to the social fabric of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Yet, uplifting academics is the foundation of the collective HBCU institution. Bridging Structural Holes, Inc., led by its founder and CEO, Darryl Roberts, continues to expose youth and adults alike to the
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Southern University’s search for a new head football coach has once again brought an NFL name to the forefront: Marshall Faulk. HBCU media YouTube personality Scottay of Offscript TV first reported on a live stream broadcast of the show that Faulk spoke with school officials and is “the leading candidate” for the job. Kevin Batiste, a sports
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ByLaura Romero and Luke Barr Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed that hundreds of Venezuelan men who were removed from the U.S. in March be transferred to El Salvador, despite a federal judge ordering deportation planes turned around, according to a new court filing from Trump administration lawyers. In the filing late Tuesday, the Department of Justice
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice president and director of athletics, signaling what President Marva Johnson calls “a new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership” for Rattler Athletics. Davis will officially begin his role on January 5, 2026. In a dual announcement, Angela Suggs, a respected FAMU
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For the third year in a row, I had the opportunity to attend the HBCU First Look Film Festival—an annual celebration of Black creativity, culture, and cinematic excellence. Each year, this event continues to spotlight emerging voices and honor trailblazers who’ve paved the way in film and television. From thought-provoking panels to celebrity appearances and
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Written by Lexx Thornton The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a proposed rule that would charge a non-refundable $18 fee to domestic travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification (AFOID), such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or a U.S. passport. The proposed fee is intended to cover the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Benedict College is proudly celebrating the fifth consecutive year of its forward-thinking fall academic calendar, an approach that ensures students receive a full semester of instruction while allowing them to depart for home following the Thanksgiving break. The model, praised for its efficiency and student-centered design, eliminates the traditional December return
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Written By Lexx Thornton Governor Josh Shapiro has officially signed the CROWN Act into law, making Pennsylvania the 28th state in the nation to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on natural hair texture and protective hairstyles associated with racial and cultural identity. The landmark legislation, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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