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The National Black Church Initiative and the ACHDC Join Howard University

By Anthony Evans The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, announced its support for efforts to expand research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) following Howard University’s anticipated Research-1 (R1) designation. NBCI’s Black Church Clinical Trials website (https://blackchurchclinicaltrials.com) and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) operate a national faith-based clinical trials engagement program. NBCI and ACHDC have been in discussions with Howard University regarding a potential clinical research partnership and are exploring opportunities to expand faith-based participation in clinical research through collaborations with HBCUs and other research institutions.

Inspired, motivated and empowered: NCAA sponsors 8 HBCU student-athletes at Black Student Athlete Summit

For the fourth year, the NCAA office of inclusion partnered with each of the historically Black college and university conference offices to select eight student-athletes to attend the Black Student Athlete Summit. This year’s summit was May 20-23 in Eugene, Oregon. “It has been a great relationship to work with the conference commissioners and their staff to identify student-athletes who are leaders within their respective conference to attend the summit and use the information learned to gain tools that will enrich them and their teammates as leaders,” said Niya Blair Hackworth, director of curriculum and internal engagement at the NCAA.

Delaware State partners with NYC school to expand opportunity, access to credits, degrees

Although New York is home to more than 200 colleges and universities, it does not have a single historically Black college or university. A Queens public high school is working to address that gap through an exclusive partnership with Delaware State University, giving students a pathway to college credit, an associate degree and a high school diploma. “This innovative partnership with New York City Public Schools will not only prepare high school students for college education, but give them a head start toward a bachelor’s degree while they’re still in high school,” said Tony Allen, president of Delaware State University,

Tuskegee’s A²MEND chapter is finding solutions and success for young Black men

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Wiping sweat from his brow, just back to campus from a road trip to Montgomery to pack lunches and meals at a food pantry with other members of Tuskegee’s chapter of African American Male Education Network & Development (A²MEND), chapter president Richard Scott was clear about why service projects are a demonstration of leadership and an integral part of the A²MEND experience – and Tuskegee’s Renaissance Era. “It was a privilege to serve today,” said Richard, a sophomore Psychology major from Largo, Maryland. “Because I know it is a luxury of time and opportunity to be

Speech & Debate Team Collabs with the Brewer Foundation

The ”Elite Eight” high school debate teams will compete at the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) on April 18 after Howard University and Texas Southern University debaters judge various rounds. The presence of historically Black college and university (HBCU) students in an internationally recognized debate competition comes through a collaboration with the Brewer Foundation, aiming to bring more equity to the world of debate. Elandrea Baker, a political science major from Kansas City, Missouri, currently serves as vice president of the Howard University Speech and Debate Team (HUSDT). Baker served as one of the student judges, a role that differed

HBCU Black Wall Street career fest wraps weekend, bringing grads a level playing field

If you spent the weekend looking for a fresh career spark, or just a good reason to learn something new, the fifth annual HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest delivered. The annual event wrapped up after a weekend of activities focused on creating opportunities to inspire growth and success, with a big emphasis on technology and entrepreneurship. The career fest began Friday at Arkansas Baptist College, where it was established years ago, and wrapped up today at the Hall of Industry at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Organizers said the goal is to help level the playing field for graduates of

Graduating Political Science Majors Jayda Gray and Sophia Hurtado-Hernández Have Been Stirring Up “Good Trouble” to Encourage Voting Among Bison

By Cedric Mobley Jayda Gray and Sophia Hurtado-Hernández have spent the past few years stirring up a bit of trouble at Howard University — good trouble. As co-chairs of the Coalition for Good Trouble, the graduating senior political science majors have taken the lead in promoting voting among Howard’s students. By setting up tables with information, hosting events, and using social media to educate and inform, they are meeting students where they are and promoting civic engagement. Both developed a passion for politics at an early age but were surprised at the lack of voter engagement in their communities. Now, they are determined

Baltimore’s Coppin State Builds Pipeline for California Students to Attend HBCU

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Twelve Inglewood Unified students left a school assembly last week with college acceptances — and for several, scholarship offers — after a visit from Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University. The visit is part of an effort to build a pipeline from California to the Baltimore-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The acceptance offers were made during a presentation at City Honors International Preparatory School,a 2026 California Distinguished School, where Coppin officials introduced students to academic, financial and career opportunities. While the event took place in Inglewood, Coppin officials said

Charlotte To Host TechDay Event With $10K Prize Competition for HBCU Students

The City of Charlotte will hold Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson C. Smith University’s Innovation Center. Demonstrations and workshops will fill the day. Student teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete for $10,000 in prizes. Pathway Community Foundation has teamed up with the city to organize the event. Student teams representing HBCUs will present prototype solutions they built after three months working with Charlotte and Henry County, Georgia. These teams will pitch ideas designed to tackle actual civic problems facing communities today. “Charlotte is proud to host

Santiago Canyon College students will tour historically Black colleges and universities

Established long before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, historically Black colleges and universities were created to educate African American students at a time when most institutions of higher learning refused to admit them. Today, professionals representing some of the 107 Black colleges in the U.S. band together to form “HBCU Caravans,” visiting schools and communities throughout the nation to encourage enrollment and promote the many ways they assist students of color. Thanks to a partnership between the California Community Colleges and select HBCUs, every year at least one such Caravan visits colleges in the Golden State.

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