By Quintessa Williams There’s nothing like Black History in the making. From girl scout to coast guard, come this April, Captain Zeita Merchant, Tougaloo College alum, will rock a new uniform as she steps into the rank of admiral, –the first Black woman to achieve this title in the Coast Guard’s 233-year history. The Jackson, Mississippi native promises
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Written By Aron Smith Jackson State University has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 67th position in the reputable U.S. News and World Report’s best online bachelor’s programs category. This notable accomplishment reflects a remarkable advancement from the program’s previous ranking of 113, solidifying its standing among 337 accredited online colleges and universities. “I believe
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Written By Texas Southern University Graduates of Texas Southern University’s Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) class of 2023 outperformed the state and national first-attempt passage rate on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®). TSU graduates earned an 84 percent passage rate, exceeding the national rate of 77.5 percent and the state
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, provided insights on what it was like to be reared by his iconic grandfather during his recent appearance at Norfolk State University. The Mandela event served as NSU’s kick-off of its Black History Month celebration. Ndaba Mandela is currently the co-founder and chairman of
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Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) will compete in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students, on Saturday, February 10 at Morgan State University. Four-student teams will face off in head-to-head competition and
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By Janelle Griffin A Florida school district is drawing fire for asking parents to consent to having their children participate in the reading of an African American author’s book to comply with state law. “I had to give permission for this or else my child would not participate???” wrote one parent, Charles Walter, who posted
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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Just days before what would have been his 83rd birthday, the family of former longtime Atlanta City Council President Judge Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., gathered at his beloved alma mater, Clark Atlanta University, to celebrate his generous donation of $50,000. Arrington graduated from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1964. Judge
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Written By Kerry Laird Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility. “We believe joining the
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By Jessica Washington It’s no secret that much of this country was built off the backs of enslaved people. From the White House to Wall Street, it’s difficult to find a historical landmark without ties to our nation’s brutal history of slavery. Now, descendants of enslaved people are looking to St. Louis University to settle a
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Written By Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University proudly announces that Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., a stalwart supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will be honored with the Booker T. Washington Award in Leadership and Education at the Embracing the Legacy gala. The gala, dedicated to celebrating the enduring legacy of Tuskegee University, is
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