Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, has been named one of six special honorees who will be celebrated at EBONY’s 2026 Power 100 Gala, recognizing his influence in media ownership and business. Allen, whose company is the
Gospel legend Fred Hammond will engage with the HBCU community as he helps open the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge in Mobile, Alabama. The Grammy-winning gospel legend has been announced as the featured performer for the Gospel Explosion on Thursday, Oct. 1. The
By Walter Hudson A new anthology documenting the presidencies of Black women who led historically Black colleges and universities is drawing national attention for its unsparing look at what it actually takes to run institutions that serve some of America’s most vulnerable
Motown is looking to HBCUs to bring back its glory days. They announced the New Legends internship program to bring HBCU students at four historically Black colleges and universities into the music business by providing mentorship and hands-on training. “Motown has always
HBCU Week Foundation has launched two new scholarship initiatives aimed at expanding access and opportunity for HBCU students and graduates, announced during the organization’s 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala at the historic Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. Co-hosted by Foundation founder
Tay Keith’s connection to HBCU culture and Beyoncé’s biggest homecoming-inspired hit will remain part of his legacy, following news of his death this week. The Grammy-nominated producer, born Brytavious Chambers, died at age 29. Nashville police discovered him at his apartment on
On Juneteenth, Texas Southern University’s “Ocean of Soul” marching band graced the pages of Vogue. The Houston HBCU’s band, under the direction of Brian Simmons, appears in the magazine’s article titled “Lone Star State of Mind: Snapshots of Texas Today.“ The 2026
Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design is once again putting aspiring creatives on the fast track to the footwear industry. The nation’s first and only HBCU dedicated to design education has partnered with Nike to launch Sneakerhead of State, a first-of-its-kind nationwide competition designed to
The HBCU choir from Winston-Salem State University is taking its talents to Europe, as the Grammy-nominated WSSU Singing Rams prepare for an international tour in Austria. Led by acclaimed director Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, the Singing Rams will perform June 17 in Vienna
June is Black Music Month, and HBCU Gameday is proud to spotlight an often-overlooked part of HBCU history. At a time when America was not ready to welcome many Black entertainers into mainstream venues, Historically Black Colleges and Universities opened their doors.
The 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala has officially announced its distinguished lineup of honorees for the upcoming celebration on July 12. Co-hosted by HBCU Week Foundation Founder Ashley Christopher Anthony and Emmy Award-winning actor Anthony Anderson, the prestigious event will take place at the historic Hotel DuPont in