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WHUR’s Food2Feed Radiothon Raises $61K to Fight Hunger

Written By WHUR Staff In a powerful show of unity and generosity, WHUR 96.3FM’s 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon — held Thursday at the radio station’s studios on the campus of Howard University — once again brought the DMV together, raising more than $61,000 and a truckload of non-perishable food to help feed families experiencing hardship this holiday season. This year’s success carries special meaning. With many residents grappling with the ongoing government shutdown and the pause in SNAP benefits, the need for food assistance has surged. An estimated 1.5 million people across the region face food insecurity, and with every dollar providing

Black Veterans at Rose Hill Cemetery Honored at Last

By Julie Carey, NBC Washington For the first time, Black veterans laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, are receiving special recognition this Veterans Day. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post recently learned about the African American cemetery and the fact it had been overlooked in traditional ceremonies. Once located in the countryside, Rose Hill Cemetery is now surrounded by industrial buildings. It’s hard to see or find unless you know where to look. The cemetery dates back to the mid-1800s and was created during segregation. It’s now owned and maintained by the

HBCU Students Tackle Urban Growth in $10K Pitch Contest

The Compassion-Centered Co-Governance Pitch Competition invites students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country to tackle the complex issues behind urban development. Winners receive $10,000, with registration closing on November 15. Helping the participants develop their solutions in historically under resourced communities will be faculty mentors, including Winston-Salem State University professor and Spatial Justice Studio founder Russell Smith. He spoke with WFDD’s David Ford. Interview Highlights On the project proposals: “We want these to be visionary projects. We want students to really think about how do we solve this problem. And to be honest with you, it’s really difficult. Most projects that involve redevelopment involve

Youngest USDA Farmer Partners with Prairie View A&M

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest farmer certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will team up with Prairie View A&M University to teach youth about agriculture and HBCU culture. During an interview with AFROTECH™, Rae Johnson cited her love for nature as the driving force behind her interest in farming, which began when she was three years old, inspired by her great-grandmother Laura “Kate” Williams. “She taught me how to grow collard greens,” Rae Johnson recalled. “I thought it was magical that something so small could turn into something so big. So from

Students Gear Up for 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Local students are preparing to explore their potential futures at a one-stop shop for college opportunities. The Smith-Jones Family Foundation is organizing a bus trip to the 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair at Warrensville Heights High School in eastern Ohio. Around 60 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to discuss programs and opportunities with students. Many high school students say they want to go to college but aren’t sure what that entails. Attending the college fair could help answer those questions and more. “Over the past. I want to say three or four years,

AUCC Expands HBCU Leadership and Data Science Programs

The Atlanta University Center Consortium Center for Excellence in Public and Government Service continues its A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training empowers HBCU students to become leaders in government service. AUCC’s inaugural program is preparing for its third cohort of HBCU students interested in government and public service for 2026. AUCC’s CFE was established in 2023 through a $2M grant secured by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to fund a Center to train HBCU students for a wide range of public service careers. The Atlanta University Center Consortium Center for Excellence in Public Service is the first designed for HBCU students. This year,

LBCC Hosts 10th Annual HBCU Caravan for Local Students

College and high school students from Long Beach and surrounding areas had an opportunity to connect with more than 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Long Beach City College this week. LBCC hosted the HBCU Caravan on its Liberal Arts Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 29, which was an event that brought representatives from HBCUs to the college campus and let students meet directly with admissions staff, receive hands-on application assistance, learn about scholarships, and ask questions about academic programs and campus life. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary — but, officials said, only the second time visiting LBCC.

HBCU Transfer Caravan Offers Pathways for All Students

Representatives from 15 to 20 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about the transfer application process as part of the HBCU Transfer Caravan Tuesday, Oct. 28. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Services Plaza, with an Opening Ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will get to learn about the unique academic, cultural and community experiences offered at these campuses as well as information about financial aid, scholarships and application assistance. Student Success Coach and HBCU graduate Briana Levi, 29, said the Transfer Caravan is open to all

NYC Students Earn College Credits via HBCU Program

A groundbreaking partnership between New York City Public Schools and Delaware State University is now offering Southeast Queens students a unique opportunity: the chance to earn college credits–and even an associate’s degree– at a Black institution before finishing high school. Dr. Evelyn Edney discusses the importance of students receiving quality college-level prep, also being exposed to the college experience early helps open their mind to more opportunities. The NYC HBCU Early College Prep Program, is the first of its kind in the city to directly partner with a historically Black college or university (HBCU). The program began this fall and

St. Joseph’s Prep Hosts First-Ever HBCU Symposium

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School offered its first-ever HBCU symposium for its growing diverse student population. An all-boys Catholic school in Philadelphia has found a new way to educate its Black students about their college options. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School has grown its student population. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, over a quarter of the almost 940 students now come from diverse backgrounds. With more Black students on campus, St. Joseph’s wants to encourage them about all avenues of higher education. Emphasizing a mission to increase these numbers, the Catholic school hosted its first-ever HBCU symposium on Oct. 11. “Having a population that is so

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