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Alabama’s HBCU Students Connected with Startups, Accelerators, and Innovation Hubs Across the State

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Special to The Times The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) recently celebrated the graduation of its Spring 2025 HBCU Innovation Internship cohort. The event featured professional development, presentations from interns regarding their work, and dynamic pitches and group interviews with intern candidates for Fall Semester 2025. The HBCU Innovation Internship program, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and the Innovate Alabama, connects students from Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with leading startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs across the state. Now entering its fourth cohort, the program continues to expand.

Cleveland HBCU Bound Day Celebrates Class of 2025 Graduates

Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall. “A huge part of HBCUs is honestly the alumni network and it’s so amazing to see these people who graduated come back and pour into the youth,” said Makenna Reddix. “It’s a network and it’s a triple effect, and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” Before Reddix goes to Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, she received recognition from

Detroit principal teaches students about character, opportunity — and college

By Darren A. Nichols It’s very rare that a high school principal would spend his spring break around his students, but that’s what Bryant Tipton did. Tipton — the principal of Pershing High School in the Detroit Public Schools Community District — spent a part of his break with his students on a tour of Historically Black College and Universities. The group of 26 students visited seven HBCU campuses by bus. For senior Dakayla Williams, the trip was a life-changing experience. As a mixed-race student, Dakayla was unsure if she would be accepted at an HBCU. After visiting the campuses,

HBCU Green Fund United Youth from 16 African Countries to launch #Road2Belem Action Plan

ON Earth Day 2025, the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Future Network convened a dynamic virtual gathering of youth leaders from 16 African countries and across the African Diaspora. With coordination support from its Dakar-based office, the event marked the official launch of the #Road2Belem Action Plan—a unified effort to develop a bold African Youth Climate Justice Statement and raise funds for over 50 young leaders to travel to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where they will present the statement and advocate for climate equity on the global stage. “As we head toward COP 30 in Belém, African and African Diaspora youth are building a collective

A Place Where We Can Thrive: Seattle Initiatives Connect Students To The HBCU Experience

By Aaron Allen In an effort to broaden horizons and inspire futures, community organizations in Seattle are introducing young Black students to the legacy and opportunities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through initiatives like the BE Project and Baseball Beyond Borders, students who may never have otherwise traveled outside the city are now experiencing firsthand the history, culture, and academic excellence of HBCUs. Black college tours are on the rise as leaders work to expose youth to educational pathways often overlooked. Organizations such as the BE Project and Baseball Beyond Borders, which centers on student athletes, are taking

Historic Black Church Eliminates Student Debt for SAU Seniors

Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, a prominent Black congregation located just outside Washington D.C., has donated $132,469 to Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) to eliminate the outstanding debt of 11 graduating seniors, enabling them to receive their diplomas debt-free at the May 3rd commencement ceremony. The timely donation comes as SAU faces a litany of challenges, including an appeal to hold on to its accreditation. The 222-year-old church, one of the nation’s oldest and largest predominantly African American congregations with approximately 13,000 members, has a long history of supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Church officials estimate about

T.D. Jakes stepping aside as lead pastor at The Potter’s House megachurch in Dallas

By NBC Dallas-Fort Worth staff A major shakeup is coming to one of the biggest churches in Dallas, as Bishop T.D. Jakes announced Sunday he’s handing over leadership of The Potter’s House congregation to his daughter and son-in-law. The emotional announcement comes months after Jakes had a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church. “You have been faithful to God, and you have been faithful to me,” T.D. Jakes told the congregation during Sunday morning’s service at The Potter’s House. “And I’m so grateful.” Holding back tears, Bishop T.D. Jakes thanked his church family and announced he’s stepping

Howard University’s Youngest Students Lead Effort to Combat Food Insecurity

Written By Howard University Newsroom The smallest students on Howard University’s campus are already making the biggest impact in their community. Earlier this year, the children enrolled in the Howard University Early Learning Program (HUELP) collected two bins of canned goods and essential items for donation to Nourish HU — a campus resource that provides food, supplies, and other necessities at no cost to students in need. The Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students gave back through an initiative which was based in lessons they were learning about food insecurity, and how access to nutritious food affects individuals and

Howard Students Create Ingenious Ways to Protect the Planet

By Zora Johnson As Howard University marks Earth Day 2025, student environmental advocates are leading a range of environmentally conscious initiatives focused on sustainability, conservation, and community awareness. They have used their creativity, ingenuity, and collaboration skills to illustrate their commitment to the longevity of the planet. From planning a festival to promote awareness to creating sustainability strategies, student activists are making their voices head and their impact felt. Projects span a range of interests, from animal advocacy to eco-friendly fashion to international environmental service.  Here’s a snapshot of the growing environmental movement at the Mecca.  Early Earth Day Howard

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