After Shaw University’s WSHA radio station went on air in 1968, several other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) followed the North Carolina school’s lead, launching a wave of their own. For decades, the students who worked on these channels used them to inform listeners about happenings on campus, while also playing musical selections and offering cultural programming. In
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By Jonathan Allen and Natasha Korecki As former Vice President Kamala Harris considers another run for president, she is also signaling that she has no problem with a public airing of what went wrong last time — telling donors she believes the Democratic National Committee should release its buried autopsy of her failed 2024 campaign, according to a person
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By Adam Edelman The seven top candidates in California’s race for governor sparred at a tense debate Wednesday, throwing criticisms at one another over a litany of issues, like affordability, sanctuary policies and experience, along with as a healthy dose of personal insults. The crowded race still lacks a clear front-runner. And with less than a
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New York (May 5, 2026) – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the Gold & Silver Circle Honor Society inductees and NATAS Foundation scholarship recipients who will be celebrated at the 47th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards and the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards taking place May 26-28 in
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South Carolina State is being sued by its own foundation. The South Carolina State University Foundation filed a lawsuit against the university in Orangeburg County on Monday, following claims of a pressure campaign from the institution over money, per a report by WIS-TV. The lawsuit has allegations that date back to an early 2023 request for $75,000 to compensate
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By David K. Li and Phil Helsel A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he assaulted a live-in chef. Diggs, 32, had been accused of slapping and choking Jamila Adams on Dec. 2 at his home in Dedham. The jury cleared him of one felony charge of strangulation
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By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court further weakened the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, ruling that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark law aimed at protecting minority voters. The justices, split 6-3 with the court’s conservatives in the majority, told states they can
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Alabama A&M, one of the three HBCU programs listed, says it received a waiver from the NCAA and is post-season eligible. The NCAA APR report brings tough news for several SWAC football programs, as three HBCU teams are facing penalties that include restrictions and postseason ineligibility. Alabama A&M, Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State each
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DeSean Jackson’s hire as Delaware State’s head football coach brought renewed interest to the program. Now, President Tony Allen wants to turn that interest into a renovated stadium. In comments obtained by Delaware-based radio station WDEL, Allen is setting his sights on $28.5 million from the state of Delaware to fully launch a stadium renovation project. “The games are
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The 2026 commencement season has been underscored by a significant debate over the intersection of politics and higher education, most notably at South Carolina State University. The HBCU initially invited South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to deliver the keynote address; however, following significant backlash regarding her political views, she was ultimately uninvited. This incident highlights
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