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CBC Urges DOJ, FBI to Probe Threats Against HBCU Campuses

Written By Lexx Thornton The Congressional Black Caucus demanded that the Department of Justice and the FBI “swiftly” investigate a series of threats that were made to historically Black colleges and universities across the country on Thursday.  “The threats made against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities are not only vile — they are a chilling reminder of the relentless racism and extremism that continues to target and terrorize Black communities in this country,” Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), chair of the caucus, said in a statement.  At least six HBCUs — including Alabama State University, Hampton University, and Virginia State

Morgan State Mourns Former President Dr. Earl Richardson

By Catherine Pugh Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, who served as the ninth president of Morgan State University from 1984 to 2010, has died at the age of 81. Dr. Richardson succeeded Dr. Andrew Billingsley and was followed by Dr. David K. Wilson, the current president of the university. In announcing Dr. Richardson’s death to the Morgan community in a statement on Sept. 13, Dr. Wilson called him, “a transformative leader in our institution’s history, who guided Morgan with wisdom, strength and vision. He ushered in what came to be known as Morgan’s Renaissance–a period of tremendous growth, renewal and national

HBCU Bands Heading To Columbia, SC For Battle Of The Bands

Written by Lexx Thornton Presented by the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands, the 2025 Big HBCU Battle of the Bands will be held on Sunday, September 14, at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, 1920 Two Notch Road. This highly anticipated event will bring together some of the nation’s most dynamic Historically Black College and University bands for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and school spirit.  The nine participating HBCU marching bands include: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Fayetteville State University, Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, South Carolina State University, Talladega College, Virginia State University, and Winston-Salem

Alabama A&M Wins First Cyber & AI Capture the Flag

This wasn’t the plot for the next big reality TV show, but the first-ever Cyber and AI Capture the Flag competition. The event was a collaboration between PlayCyber, an esports company that focuses on cybersecurity games, the 1890 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and fostering the 19 land-grant HBCUs created by the Second Morill Act, and the US Department of Agriculture. CAUSES hosted the games on Sept. 9, providing the venue for UDC’s younger siblings. Over the course of the day, the teams of six students and one coach competed in a variety of challenges, which ranged from “jail

MacKenzie Scott’s $55M Gift Transforms Atlanta HBCUs

HBCUs within the Atlanta University Center have already gotten to work with the $55 million gifted by MacKenzie Scott. Scott donated the lofty sum to the schools following her divorce from Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. She acquired a portion of their Amazon stock, which held a price tag of more than $38 billion. On her own mission, Scott decided to give away the majority of her new wealth, donating to multiple Black institutions in the wake of the summer 2020 protests for Black Lives Matter. That July, she gave Morehouse and Spelman $20 million apiece. Clark Atlanta received its own

Multiple HBCUs Face Lockdowns After Violent Threats

At least five historically Black colleges locked down campuses, canceled classes or ordered students to shelter in place after receiving “credible threats” of violence on Thursday. Many of the precautionary measures are no longer in place. Alabama State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Clark Atlanta University in Georgia and Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana locked down after receiving possible threats of an unknown nature. Spelman College in Atlanta did not receive any threats but locked down out of caution. Officials at Alabama State said they received “terroristic threats” and locked down the campus,

Power in the District: HBCU & Divine 9 Night with Mystics

Written by Daryl R. Thomas, Jr. As part of their “HBCU & Divine 9 Night,” the Washington Mystics held a special pregame panel. The discussion, titled “Power in the District,” featured seven HBCU and Divine Nine women leaders in sports at Sycamore & Oak last Thursday. The event attracted students, professors, Divine Nine members and sports fans from all over the DMV for an evening full of insights on how to navigate the white dominated field of sports. The conversation began with panelists explaining why they chose an HBCU instead of a Power 5 school, “which are more encouraged for

Bennett College Named 2025 Fulbright HBCU Leader Again

Bennett College has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025 — an honor the College has now received for the sixth consecutive year. This repeated distinction affirms Bennett’s sustained excellence in advancing global education, fostering meaningful international exchange, and preparing women to lead with a global perspective. “Being named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the sixth year is an honor that speaks directly to Bennett’s mission of preparing women for leadership in a global society,” said Anne C. Hayes, PhD, Executive Director of Global

FAMU Named 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

 Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to be named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025. Each year, this initiative recognizes those HBCUs with exceptional engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. “Being recognized as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader reflects Florida A&M University’s dedication to preparing our students to thrive in a global society,” said President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. “The Fulbright Program opens doors for our students and faculty to share knowledge, embrace cultural exchange, and bring the world back to FAMU. This recognition affirms the transformative power of

WSSU Offers Free Game Admission to Forsyth County Educators

Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU with a strong history in education, is opening its doors in a show of solidarity with local educators during a difficult moment. Winston-Salem State University announced that teachers and staff from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) will receive free admission to Saturday’s home opener against Lincoln (PA). The gesture comes at a time of unsettling news from the school system. WSSU Supporting Teachers in a Time of Uncertainty Sept. 12 marks the last day of employment for nearly 350 WS/FCS teachers and staff caught up in the district’s recent reduction-in-force decision. Earlier this week, the Forsyth

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