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“HBCUs Face Equity Risks Under New NCAA Athlete Pay System

Leaders warn that roster caps and limited budgets could erode decades of progress in women’s sports—even as schools opt in to stay competitive. Morgan State Athletic Director Dena Freeman-Patton says the school faced an agonizing decision this year as it weighed whether to join the new structure created by the House antitrust settlement. This unprecedented

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Miles College Partners with NVIDIA to Lead AI Innovation

Miles College is making a historic move into the world of artificial intelligence through a new partnership with NVIDIA, the global leader in AI computing. The collaboration, announced last week, will weave artificial intelligence into every corner of campus life—from classroom instruction and faculty research to local community engagement. The partnership began after Miles College President Bobbie

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ASU Students Win 2025 BE SMART Hackathon with MomCare App

As Black women are disproportionately affected by the nation’s maternal health crisis, students at Alabama State University (ASU) created a mobile app to address this and won first place at the 2025 BE SMART HBCU Hackathon. “Winning this Hackathon is an incredible honor for our team. It reflects the hard work, creativity, and collaboration we’ve

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HBCU Unity Shines at Historic Vick–Jackson Homecoming Game

By Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston and Dr. Tony  Allen Those of you who are tuned into the story of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)  understand one simple truth about our institutions: We love homecoming. For HBCUs, homecoming is  about fond, unmatched memories of years past, classmates reuniting, the music of world-class marching  bands, and that

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Eagles Eye Annual MEAC Classic After Vick–Jackson Success

After hosting the historic coaching matchup between Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested in playing host to the MEAC clash again. Per a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles are all in on the game becoming an annual matchup. “The Philadelphia Eagles have shared that they look forward to the possibility of

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U.S. Job Gains Rise but Unemployment Hits Four-Year High

Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. labor market presented a confusing picture in September, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While the economy added an unexpectedly strong 119,000 non farm payroll jobs, the unemployment rate paradoxically edged up to 4.4%—its highest level in nearly four years.  This mixed data

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Morehouse’s Aniaba N’guessan Wins 2026 Rhodes Scholarship

Written By Lexx Thornton Morehouse College has announced that Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan ’26, a senior, triple major in economics, mathematics, and computer science from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire has been selected as one of three 2026 Rhodes Scholarship recipients for the West Africa constituency, earning a fully funded opportunity to pursue graduate studies in economics at

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SAF Challenges Massachusetts Gun Ban for 18-20-Year-Olds

Written By Lexx Thornton The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a motion for summary judgment in a case challenging Massachusetts’ ban on the purchase, carry and possession of nearly all modern firearms by 18-20-year-olds.  For an individual to purchase or possess a firearm in Massachusetts they must first acquire one of

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Trump Threatens Democrats Over Military “Illegal Orders” Video

President Donald Trump has ramped up his attacks on Democratic lawmakers who posted a video last week urging members of the Armed Forces to refuse “illegal” orders from his administration. Trump called for the representatives and senators concerned to be jailed in a pair of late-night Truth Social posts Saturday, accusing them of “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL,” having previously

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MacKenzie Scott Gives $700M to Transform HBCU Education

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced another monumental round of giving. Her latest donations provide over $700 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This marks one of the largest single philanthropic distributions to HBCUs in history. The unrestricted funds arrive as these institutions tackle longstanding financial disparities. According to ABC News, the gifts empower schools

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