Talladega College Receives $1M Donation From S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson, a celebrated veteran actor known for her roles in Chicago Med and Law & Order, surprised attendees at Talladega College‘s 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.

Stan Verrett ESPN Exit Marks End of HBCU Anchor Era

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

HBCU Podcast Creators Lead YouTube Top 100 Rankings

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 Celebrates Her Son’s HBCU Graduation

Toni Braxton proudly celebrates son Diezel’s graduation from Howard University, honoring Black excellence and legacy. It was a proud HBCU moment as Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton celebrated a major milestone—her son, Diezel Braxton, graduated from Howard University. The multi-platinum R&B legend shared

HBCU Youth Empowerment Festival Held at The Mann Center

Experience HBCU Youth Empowerment at The Mann Festival—uniting 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 Bank’s Head of Business

S. Epatha Merkerson $1M Donation to Talladega College

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 institution’s 150th commencement ceremony, held on May 4. Talladega College is

HBCU Commencement 2025 Atlanta Ceremonies Highlights

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 Brown’s commencement speaker, pledged a $100,000 gift to the college. “You’ve come too far not to get

Wendy McMahon Forced Out as CBS News President

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, “60 Minutes” and CBS’s parent

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