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.
During his annual Breakfast Club Pre-Grammy Brunch, Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox transformed a celebration of music into a moment of meaningful impact, joining fellow celebrities and industry leaders to launch a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
By Shannon Dawson Los Angeles was buzzing last weekend as the stars rolled in for the annual Breakfast Club Pre-Grammy Brunch, and the guest list did not disappoint. From R&B hitmaker and podcast favorite Tank to legendary singer-songwriter Eric Roberson, the celebration
Heaven Epps, the daughter of Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and entrepreneur 2 Chainz, is continuing her family’s long-standing connection to Historically Black Colleges and Universities after announcing her decision to attend Howard University this fall. The news, first reported by HBCU Gameday, quickly resonated across
Rapper T.I. has opened his pocketbook to support a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Dr. Kevin James, who is the current president of Morris Brown College, as AFROTECH™ previously reported, made an announcement on Jan. 28 that the school has received more than
by Daryl R. Thomas Jr. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened a new exhibition highlighting the history, culture and archival preservation of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The exhibit, titled “At the Vanguard: Making and
President Trump has made eradicating DEI initiatives part of his administration, including references to history made by women, African Americans, and the LGBT+ community. But the rich history of HBCUs can’t be denied. The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture opened an exhibit this
By Nicole Acosta Kendrick Lamar has set a new record at the 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the most-awarded rapper in history with 27 wins, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record of 25. The 38-year-old took home the award for Best Rap Album for GNX at the start of the
For decades, Southern University’s Human Jukebox has been inseparable from New Orleans, Louisiana’s Mardi Gras season. In 2026, the HBCU band continues that tradition. The world-renowned Southern University Marching Band has officially released its Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedule. The lineup includes
The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) today announced a collaboration with HBCU AWAREFEST, the largest fundraising event for HBCUs convened through the partnership between Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) and Live Nation Urban, to create paid pathways into the live music industry for
BALTIMORE — Ten award-winning films by students and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will premiere on Jan. 27 as part of the inaugural HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival. The winning shorts will stream on the HBCU Week NOW
