By Alexis Clark The title says it all: It Doesn’t Rain on the AOB. For 80 years, Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands has embodied resilience, discipline, and excellence, whether rehearsing before sunrise on campus, performing before thousands, or carrying forward traditions that have shaped generations of Tigers. Those qualities were celebrated June 19 at the
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ATLANTAÂ –Â The Atlanta Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alumni Alliance will host its 19th annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk, with efforts aimed at strengthening the next generation of Black leaders. Keeping stride with its mission to support future leaders, the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is set to award up to $12,000 in scholarship book grants to
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HBCU Week Foundation has launched two new scholarship initiatives aimed at expanding access and opportunity for HBCU students and graduates, announced during the organization’s 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala at the historic Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. Co-hosted by Foundation founder Ashley Christopher and Emmy Award-winning actor and Golden Globe nominee Anthony Anderson, the
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Tay Keith’s connection to HBCU culture and Beyoncé’s biggest homecoming-inspired hit will remain part of his legacy, following news of his death this week. The Grammy-nominated producer, born Brytavious Chambers, died at age 29. Nashville police discovered him at his apartment on June 18 during a welfare check and indicated there was no suspicion of
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Michigan has introduced specialty license plates featuring logos of five historically Black Greek-letter organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and state Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, on June 18 debuted new license plate designs honoring five Black Greek-letter organizations. The
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If you want to know how well HBCUs like Howard prepare its students for excellence, ask any of the 199 graduates whose perfect performance during their academic course of study was underscored by a presumptive 4.0 grade point average and culminated in high accolades during the May 2026 Commencement. Representing a deep and broad diversity of
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Fisk University has put out another statement amid ongoing backlash over the announcement of a planned data center on the HBCU campus. “Fisk University is aware of the proliferation of environmentally harmful data centers that have created issues in the communities where they exist. Since inception, Fisk took a different approach
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–Â Music Brings Life, the nonprofit organization dedicated to education, awareness, and entertainment around blood donation and sickle cell disease, is announcing a wave of milestones marking a landmark year for founder and CEO Keenan “Special” Bristol. Fresh off a best director win and a viral music milestone, Bristol and the organization are expanding their footprint
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The Alabama State Morris Brown College partnership is official — and it could reshape what comes after graduation for hundreds of students. On June 16, 2026, Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. and Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin E. James signed a Memorandum of Understanding on ASU’s campus in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Courtesy of Tennessee State University The Tennessee State hockey program was supposed to make history. Instead, it may not happen at all. TSU Interim President Dwayne Tucker told The Athletic this week that the university is evaluating whether it can move forward with its Division I men’s hockey program, a project first announced in June 2023 in
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