By Munir Ahmed And Sam Metz The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks. Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of
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By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man linked to white supremacist movements pleaded guilty Monday to setting a fire that destroyed an office at a historic social justice center in Tennessee, a court document shows. Regan Prater also pleaded guilty to attempting to aid a foreign terrorist organization for efforts to provide the militant
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From HBCU Sports HBCU SPORTS CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker voiced sharp criticism following a heated postgame verbal exchange between UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley after their 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four matchup. In a statement shared on Facebook, McWilliams-Parker said she was “totally disappointed, not surprised and triggered” by what she described
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a new university-wide initiative to integrate AI and data analytics across the HBCU’s academic, research, and institutional operations. “This Center is a strategic shift in how we prepare students, across disciplines, to lead in a data-driven economy,”
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The unmistakable sound of an HBCU marching band is once again taking center stage, this time alongside the legacy of Michael Jackson. Southern University’s famed Human Jukebox has partnered with Lionsgate for a promotional campaign tied to the upcoming Jackson biopic, delivering a high-energy rendition of “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.” Iconic marching band
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George Mason University is equipping a new generation of archivists, scholars, and museum professionals with hands‑on digital preservation skills as part of a national effort to make hidden artifacts of Black history accessible to the public. Since 2021, George Mason has been working on a first-of-its-kind initiative with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ray Lewis NCCU commencement news is already giving North Carolina Central University a graduation headline that reaches far beyond Durham. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has been announced as one of the featured speakers for NCCU’s 147th Commencement Exercises, with Lewis set to appear on Saturday, May 9, during the 2 p.m. baccalaureate ceremony
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The HBCU Basketball Association (HBCUBA) will host a free professional open tryout on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. Athletes from across the Southeast will compete for placement in HBCUBA’s tournament-style summer league, with eligibility open to players 18 and older (must turn
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By Steve Kopack The price of oil surged Sunday night after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran failed. U.S. crude oil soared 8%, to more than $104 per barrel. International Brent oil jumped more than 7%, to $103 per barrel. Wholesale gas prices also spiked 6%,
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that its football program has received Level Two Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties from the NCAA for the 2026 football season, which include practice restrictions and ineligibility for postseason competition during the 2026 season. President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. and the university’s leadership are committed to addressing the structural conditions that
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