Written By Lexx Thornton The Southern University Jaguars are turning to an NFL legend to reignite their storied program, officially naming Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the school’s next head football coach. The blockbuster hire, announced shortly after the Jaguars’ dramatic Bayou Classic victory, brings one of Louisiana’s most decorated football icons
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Written By Lexx Thornton The mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, an incident that has immediately drawn national attention and highlighted the intensely personal stakes of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazilian national who has lived
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By Emily Mae Czachor Travelers around the United States faced delays at major airports during the busy holiday weekend, as winter weather disrupted airlines’ schedules and software issues temporarily grounded a popular plane model in the days after Thanksgiving. There were 12,113 inbound and outbound flight delays reported across the U.S. on Sunday, according to the tracking
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Live Nation Urban partners with student freedom initiative for record-breaking HBCU fundraiser Atlanta is gearing up to host a groundbreaking event that merges entertainment with economic empowerment. The HBCU AWAREFEST is not just a concert, but a collective effort that unites Grammy-winning artists, professional athletes, and civic leaders, all with a shared mission to address the financial
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By Alana Satlin, Mosheh Gains and Courtney Kube The Defense Department said Monday that it is opening an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, in connection with a video he and other Democrats recorded urging members of the military and the intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration. Defense Secretary Pete
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A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond. US district judge Sunshine Sykes in Riverside, California, certified a nationwide class of individuals who were already living in the United States when they were
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Dillard University President Monique Guillory has officially taken office as the institution’s ninth president, marking a historic moment for the New Orleans HBCU and setting the tone for a forward-focused era of leadership. Dr. Guillory, who previously served as provost, chief academic and enrollment officer, and later interim president, steps into the role with decades
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Kyrie Irving’s latest project isn’t about branding or logos — it’s about rewriting who gets access to elite basketball resources. Now, one of the NBA’s most creative forces is extending that impact into the HBCU world. Paul Quinn College — the only HBCU in the city of Dallas — has been named one of 14
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Marching bands, Divine Nine step performances, and boundless Black culture are central to the social fabric of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Yet, uplifting academics is the foundation of the collective HBCU institution. Bridging Structural Holes, Inc., led by its founder and CEO, Darryl Roberts, continues to expose youth and adults alike to the
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Southern University’s search for a new head football coach has once again brought an NFL name to the forefront: Marshall Faulk. HBCU media YouTube personality Scottay of Offscript TV first reported on a live stream broadcast of the show that Faulk spoke with school officials and is “the leading candidate” for the job. Kevin Batiste, a sports
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