Shaun White

HBCU Launches Leadership Program for Aspiring K-12 Superintendents

Courtesy of Southern University A&M College Southern University A&M College is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural leadership program tailored specifically for current and aspiring K-12 education leaders. Officially titled the Southern University Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, this groundbreaking initiative, developed in collaboration with HYA Search, will kick off this spring.

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Federal health workers terrified after ‘DEI’ website publishes list of ‘targets’

By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Erika Edwards Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” It’s unclear when the website, which lists mostly Black employees who work in agencies

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Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it

By Jessica A. Botelho Despite rumors and misinformation, President Donald Trump recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month. As White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt promised, Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to honor the annual observance. “Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have

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More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately

By Evan Bush The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency that they could be dismissed immediately. Workers who’ve been at the agency less than one year received an email last week notifying them that they had been identified as employees that were likely on a “probationary/ trial period,”

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Tennis Champion Coco Gauff Gifts UNCF $100,000 for Scholarships to Support HBCU Students Playing Competitive Tennis

UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students playing competitive tennis. “We are incredibly grateful to Coco Gauff for her generous $100,000 gift to UNCF, which will significantly impact the lives of HBCU students aspiring to excel in

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Bronx students kick-off Black History Month with a personal HBCU experience

By Erica Lunsford Students at P.S. 28X in Tremont celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday with a visit from Lincoln University’s marching band. Staff at the primary school collaborated with the university to showcase some of the culture of Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) to inspire the next generation about college.

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HBCU Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

Courtesy of Morgan State University According to recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Morgan State has witnessed a 25% drop in Black male enrollment since 2010. This decline surpasses the 22% drop observed across all U.S. higher education institutions. Despite record-breaking total enrollment figures—making Morgan the nation’s third-largest HBCU as of last fall—the

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A Heart for Education: Killeen Veteran empowers students with HBCU connections

By Jasmin Caldwell A Killeen man’s journey from soldier to community advocate is making a significant impact on the future of our youth. His mission is to empower the next generation by connecting them with historically black colleges and universities. Making sure every child has the chance to pursue their dreams. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3

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