By Mia Berry North Carolina Central University alum Davius Richard hoped to be the first quarterback from a historically Black college and university drafted into the NFL in nearly two decades earlier this year. As each round passed in the 2024 NFL draft without Richard hearing his name called, several United Football League teams reached out to
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Courtesy of HopeLab n the context of the increasing focus on mental health and equity in our society, Hopelab, a leader in advancing these outcomes for young people, is excited to announce the selection of six researchers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as recipients of its inaugural Translational Science Fellowship. The fellowship, announced earlier this
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Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University, a historically Black institution, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with UniversitĂ© Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in CĂŽte dâIvoire in West Africa. Over the next five years, Alabama A&M and UPGC will partner together on various research projects, educational and training initiatives, and student and faculty
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By Dantee Ramos Several HBCUs have reported either increased or record enrollments for the new school year following the Supreme Courtâs 2023 ruling to reverse affirmative action and prevent colleges from using race in determining admissions. T As a result of the Supreme Courtâs decision, several predominantly white institutions have experienced a decline in diversity. At the same
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Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate accountability report, âWhat Good Looks Likeâ: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion â a first-of-its-kind report to hold Fortune 500 companies â across all sectors â accountable to their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments
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By Stephen J. Gaither Over 50 former football legends, representing 25 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) proudly endorse fellow HBCU alumna Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for election in November and urged citizens to mobilize and vote for candidates of their choice in Novemberâs Presidential Election. In a May 26, 2024 White House statement, Vice-President
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By Ashley Brown In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association has welcomed Morgan State University as its newest member institution. With this addition, Morgan State becomes the 12th member of the nationâs oldest wrestling conference and the first Historically Black College and University to join since the EIWA was founded
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By Ashley Brown The legacy of trailblazing mathematicians Katherine Johnson and her fellow âHidden Figuresâ was celebrated on Sept. 18 during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This event commemorated their extraordinary contributions to NASA and paid tribute to the late Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed
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By Curtis Bunn Three prominent Black pastors in North Carolina and other respected clergy have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, for his past incendiary remarks about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Robinson is under intense fire after CNN shared countless controversial comments that he allegedly made on social
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By Stephen J. Gaither Make no mistake about it â Saturday nightâs 66-24 dismantling of archival North Carolina A&T by North Carolina Central was personal for Trei Oliver in an HBCU FCS matchup. Saturday night, in the bowels of OâKelly-Riddick Stadium, Oliver recalled his first game against NC A&T as a head coach in Greensboro back
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