By Tiara Moultrie Historically Black college and university (HBCUs) medical schools provide a crucial pathway to medical careers for Black students, first-generation students, and low-income students. HBCU medical schools are also distinguished by their commitment to reducing racial and socioeconomic health disparities and to providing services in low-income communities. Yet, recent changes in federal policy
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By Alexandra Marquez Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday that he is not ruling out the prospect of running for president in 2028, but that he is focused on running for re-election to the Senate this year. “I hope New Jersey will support me for another six years,” Booker told NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” Booker
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By Freddie Clayton Iran said Sunday it is ready to face U.S. troops on the ground, accusing Washington of secretly planning an assault while seeking negotiations to end the war. “The enemy, openly, sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly is planning a ground attack,” said Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, according to state media outlet IRNA and state-affiliated
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The opening day of the 2026 NCAA Tournament didn’t just deliver drama-it delivered history. And an HBCU program played a key role in driving it. According to Nielsen data, first-round coverage across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV averaged 9.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening day in tournament history. That figure marked a 6% increase from
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Award-winning actor Michael Ealy is bringing both star power and substance to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the featured guest for the Spring 2026 installment of the university’s Chancellor’s Speaker Series. Known for his dynamic performances across film and television, Ealy’s highly anticipated appearance is expected to draw students, faculty, and community members eager to gain
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By Gary Grumbach The Kennedy Center will move forward with layoffs “in the days and weeks ahead,” Executive Director Matt Floca said in an email to staff members Wednesday night. The internal announcement comes as the center plans to close for two years of renovations starting in July. “We will begin executing the difficult staffing decisions that support the broader
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Courtesy of Delaware State University In a powerful full-circle moment honoring history, legacy, and progress, Delaware State University welcomed students from Howard High School of Technology for the Third Annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Ceremony. The event brought together two historic institutions that once stood as the only educational opportunities for African Americans in Delaware—now united
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Florida Memorial Athletics just made history with their new AD hire. The Florida-based HBCU has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as Director of Athletics. With the move, Dorsey-Felton becomes the first female athletic director in university history. The new role for Dorsey-Felton comes after twenty-five years in college athletics, including key positions at Florida Memorial. She served as Deputy Director for
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PlayVS and Urban One have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to create a dedicated competitive gaming community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Announced during Black History Month (BHM), the three-year partnership establishes a dedicated home for HBCU esports with long-term infrastructure within the PlayVS College League to support HBCU students through structured competition,
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By Adriana Fraser Dr. Anita Plummer (Ph.D. ’12) is the newest executive director of Howard University’s Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership (CWGGL), and she’s made it her mission to continue the center’s commitment to developing the next generation of Black women and Black feminist conscience leaders in the U.S. and globally. The CWGGL, established in 2020, is
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