By Monica Lewis Howard University’s women’s basketball team is proud to enter the second year of its partnership with Black Girl Vitamins, a leading wellness brand dedicated to advancing health equity for Black women. The team, coming off an exciting 68-56 win over Providence College Tuesday night, will open home play at Burr Gymnasium Saturday, Nov.
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By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — With a potential end to the government shutdown in sight, the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a freeze on a federal judge’s ruling that would require the Trump administration to fully fund the SNAP food program in November. The decision means the government, for now, does not have to distribute about $4 billion in
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By Rebecca Cohen and Corky Siemaszko Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday urged Congress to quickly pass the bipartisan bill that would end the government shutdown and the flight disruptions that have plagued the country for nearly a week. “If the House does its work tomorrow, we’re well on our way” to getting air travel back to normal, Duffy said during
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To the Tuskegee Airmen, Six Triple Eight, The Harlem Hellfighters, The Buffalo Soldiers, The Black Panthers Tank Battalion, and all who have served this country .. thank you for your service.
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The 3rd Annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival closed with major announcements that signal a powerful future for young Black storytellers in film and television. During the festival’s Awards Ceremony Luncheon, founder Sheila Eldridge revealed an exciting new partnership between the festival and Tubi — one that will showcase over 100 films from HBCU filmmakers
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest farmer certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will team up with Prairie View A&M University to teach youth about agriculture and HBCU culture. During an interview with AFROTECH™, Rae Johnson cited her love for nature as the driving force behind her interest
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There’s no experience like an HBCU homecoming, and the annual SpelHouse event at Spelman College and Morehouse College was not one to miss! From the beginning, historically Black colleges and universities have been known to foster creativity, unlock more profound knowledge, and provide a safe space for students who were othered because of the color of their skin. Today,
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LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Local students are preparing to explore their potential futures at a one-stop shop for college opportunities. The Smith-Jones Family Foundation is organizing a bus trip to the 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair at Warrensville Heights High School in eastern Ohio. Around 60 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to
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HOUSTON — The NBA G League has extended its partnership with Urban Edge Network (UEN) through the 2027-28 season, the league announced Friday, bolstering a relationship that began with a historic 2023 agreement giving the Black-owned company exclusive streaming rights for the Texas Legends. “This partnership isn’t just a pat on the back,” said Hardy Pelt,
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An HBCU has spoken out regarding an NCAA investigation into gambling activities by former players. Mississippi Valley State released a statement Friday afternoon regarding the ongoing investigation which includes two former Delta Devils men’s basketball players. “Mississippi Valley State University acknowledges the recent NCAA Committee on Infractions report, which concluded an enforcement investigation into sports
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