By Kiki Intarasuwan Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who turned 59 earlier this month, sang and danced to her hits “Someone
By Kiki Intarasuwan Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who turned 59 earlier this month, sang and danced to her hits “Someone
S. Epatha Merkerson, a celebrated veteran actor known for her roles in Chicago Med and Law & Order, surprised attendees at Talladega Collegeâs 150th commencement with a $1 million gift. Per WIAT, the announcement came earlier this month as she delivered her commencement speech and received an honorary doctorate of humane letters degree.
For 25 years, Stan Verrett was a familiar face for ESPN fans, guiding viewers through highlights, breaking news, and in-depth analysis on SportsCenter. But now, after two decades of anchoring in Los Angeles, the Howard University graduate is parting ways with the
YouTube has released its first-ever Top 100 Podcasts rankings, which include several podcasts hosted by Black creators. Most of these podcasts are sports-related, with a few focusing on daily news, but many also have cultural significance within music, entertainment, and urban communities. The
Toni Braxton proudly celebrates son Diezelâs graduation from Howard University, honoring Black excellence and legacy. It was a proud HBCU moment as Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton celebrated a major milestoneâher son, Diezel Braxton, graduated from Howard University. The multi-platinum R&B legend shared
Experience HBCU Youth Empowerment at The Mann Festivalâuniting arts, community, and college pathways. When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in 2020, it caused unprecedented setbacks for young people. During this challenging time, Cathy Cahill, president and CEO of the Mann, and Shelley Sylva, TD Bankâs Head of Business
A film created by Southern University students has won the HBCU Sports Emmy. During the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards in New York City on Tuesday, May 20, SU student and director Loren Sullivan accepted the Emmy Award for the documentary âThe Hidden
Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson has made a generous $1 million donation to Talladega College, an Alabama HBCU, according to multiple media reports. Merkerson served as the keynote speaker for the Alabama-based institutionâs 150th commencement ceremony, held on May 4. Talladega College is
Clark Atlanta usually holds its commencement a day earlier. Morehouse School of Medicine and Morris Brown College held their graduation ceremonies Saturday. Bishop T.D. Jakes, Morris Brownâs commencement speaker, pledged a $100,000 gift to the college. âYouâve come too far not to get
By Michael M. Grynbaum, Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch The president of CBS News, Wendy McMahon, was forced out of her post on Monday, the latest shock wave to hit the news division amid an ongoing showdown involving President Trump, â60 Minutesâ and CBSâs parent
