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Tougaloo College Threatened After Rep. Jasmine Crockett Speech

Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution in Jackson, Mississippi, has reported receiving threats following a commencement address by U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on May 4, 2025. The college has contacted law enforcement and implemented safety protocols in response to these concerning calls. During her speech, Rep. Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, encouraged graduates to embrace their purpose and highlighted Tougaloo’s legacy in the civil rights movement. She also criticized former President Donald Trump, which some believe may have prompted the threats. Crockett addressed the situation on social media, attributing the threats to supporters of Trump’s “Make America

HBCU Dean and Alumna Fatally Shot on California Campus

The HBCU and academic community mourn the loss of Dr. Cameisha Clark, the newly established dean of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Clark was fatally shot on May 2 while working at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, California. According to Fox 5, the educator recently accepted a promotion to Dean of Student Affairs. Prior to her appointment, the educator graduated from Clark Atlanta University. She received her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the Georgia HBCU, where she became an invaluable member of its community. Clark was known as a fighter for education, who tragically fought for her

HBCU Radio Preservation Project Launches Podcast Season

The three-season podcast is tied to the HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP), a four-year initiative dedicated to documenting and preserving the history and legacy of radio stations at the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The six-episode first season takes a deep dive into various aspects of HBCU radio, from its founding to its present day impact. It will showcase rare archival audio produced by the stations, much of it available to the public for the first time and will feature different perspectives through conversations with station managers, on-air personalities and DJs, community activists, media scholars and HBCU RPP team

SAU Joins NC Lawmakers, HBCU Leaders for Advocacy Day

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), one of North Carolina’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), proudly participated in the 2025 North Carolina HBCU Advocacy Day held at the State Legislative Building on April 29 for North Carolina HBCU Advocacy Day. The annual event, hosted by the North Carolina HBCU Bipartisan/Bilateral Caucus, was co-chaired by Senator Gladys A. Robinson, Senator Carl Ford, Representative Zack Hawkins, and Representative Bill Ward. It brought together lawmakers and institutional leaders to discuss legislative priorities and capital funding for the state’s ten HBCUs. “It was a tremendous honor to represent Saint Augustine’s

Talladega College Names New President, Oldest Alabama HBCU

Talladega College, the oldest HBCU in Alabama, has named the President who will lead the school into its next era. According to AL.com, the college announced Willie Todd Jr. as its 22nd President on May 3. He will assume the role from interim President Walter Kimbrough, who took over in July 2024 after Gregory J. Vincent retired. Todd will bring his prior expertise in academic leadership into this esteemed position. Todd serves as the president and chief executive officer of Denmark Technical College in South Carolina. Originally from West Point, Georgia, Todd earned his PhD in English from Georgia State University

HBCU president makes plea for donor as he fights kidney disease

Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis made a powerful and emotional announcement during the recent commencement ceremony at the HBCU, revealing that he is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. As the leader of one of the nation’s historic Black colleges, Dr. Davis used the moment not only to inspire graduates but also to share his personal health battle and launch a national campaign to find a donor. Dr. Davis told the crowd that he has been silently battling stage five kidney failure for the past year and a half. Despite the demands of leading Livingstone College, he has

Abbott Elementary star to speak at HBCU graduation

By Tolly Carr Norfolk State University will celebrate its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m., inside William “Dick” Price Stadium on campus. The HBCU will confer degrees on more than 600 graduates during the ceremony. This year’s commencement will feature a distinguished guest and keynote speaker: Sheryl Lee Ralph – acclaimed actress, producer, activist, and author. With a career spanning television, film, and Broadway, Ralph brings both star power and a legacy of impact to the stage. Ralph currently stars as veteran teacher Barbara Howard on ABC’s award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary, a role that earned her

25 Saint Augustine’s University seniors graduate, highlighting resilience amid HBCU’s challenges

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Amid financial and accreditation challenges, the Saint Augustine’s University community gathered Saturday to honor 25 seniors graduating with their degrees. Among the graduates was 54-year-old LeMonte’ Quarles, a legacy student who returned to school after a 25-year career in corrections. At SAU, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of earning a degree in criminal justice. “My mother attended St. Aug’s and graduated in 1967, and my brother also went there,” Quarles said. “It’s always been my dream to finish.” Just days before graduation, Quarles and several classmates were uncertain if they’d be allowed to walk due to

Trump’s Budget Targets Howard University, Creating Questions About HBCU Support

The latest budget proposal from Donald Trump looks to continue his agenda of slashing and burning the Education Department by cutting its funding by $12 billion and in addition to this, contained provisions that cut programs targeted to low income students who are preparing for college and funding for the nation’s only federally funded HBCU, Howard University. According to The New York Times, the $64 million in funding that Trump wants eliminated for the university and the elimination of $1.6 billion in K-12 programs known as TRIO and GEAR UP are a continuation of Trump’s expressed mandate to close the Department of Education.

Professors at Ohio’s only public HBCU worry new higher education law will have a chilling effect

Professors at Ohio’s only public historically Black university are worried a new controversial higher education law will have a chilling effect on their campus. Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio was originally the Normal and Industrial Department within Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a prominent stop on the Underground Railroad. In 1941, the department began to offer four-year degrees, and in 1951 it became independent from Wilberforce as Central State College. In 1965, Central State achieved university status. Members of Central State University American Association of University Professors chapter recently talked to

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