Saint Augustine’s University filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and announced on Tuesday that its interim president, Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson, has resigned after about four months on the job. The 159-year-old Raleigh HBCU has been struggling for years with mounting debt and declining enrollment. Leadership turnover and financial mismanagement exacerbated the university’s problems. SAU lost accreditation in 2025 and tried to sue
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By Daniel Arkin Free speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses, with some decrying the move as a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach. “The FCC is neither the journalism police nor the humor police. This is nothing but illegal jawboning
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The Southern University esports championship is a historic moment for HBCU athletics, gaming, and STEM culture. Southern University became the first historically Black college or university to win a Division II title in collegiate esports after claiming the Eastern College Athletic Conference EA Sports College Football National Championship. The title was secured by Coby Robinson, a
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Tracy McGrady has lived basketball from nearly every angle. He went straight from Mount Zion Christian Academy to the NBA in 1997. He became a seven-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. In December 2024, he and his cousin Vince Carter joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group as
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A night meant to celebrate achievement turned into a moment of pure surprise at Morehouse College, as media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an unexpected appearance during the institution’s pre-graduation scholarship dinner. What was already an evening honoring academic excellence and student success quickly shifted into an unforgettable experience as students realized Winfrey herself had stepped into the room. The
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Morris Brown College is marking a major milestone in its ongoing comeback story, officially securing accreditation approval through 2031 from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The group’s board of trustees approved the decision on April 27 during its annual meeting, signaling continued confidence in the Atlanta-based HBCU’s academic progress and institutional stability.
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By Marquise Francis Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for historically Black colleges and universities, according to at least six college administrators and leaders who spoke with NBC News. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU)
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By Jerome Johnson Let’s be honest. Yes, Wrigleyville is fun, but it definitely could use a little more flavor at times. Two HBCUs are bringing its marching bands, students, alumni, and undeniable energy to the Chicago Cubs turf soon. Beginning April 26, the Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Week, will kick off. It is an annual celebration
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By The Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. — Officials battling two large wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia warned Tuesday that firefighters are bracing for a prolonged battle even after weekend rains gave a big boost to containment efforts. “A little bit of rain is going to help us, but it’s not going to get
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By Scott Wong and Jean-Nicholas Fievet WASHINGTON — King Charles III reaffirmed the United Kingdom and the United States’ long “special” relationship Tuesday, calling it a “story of reconciliation, renewal and remarkable partnership” born out of “bitter divisions of 250 years ago.” In a rare speech to Congress, the king marked the landmark anniversary of America’s independence from
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