By Maegan Vazquez President Joe Biden on Monday called for “peace and calm” in the wake of Daunte Wright’s fatal encounter with police in Minnesota, saying his death does not justify violence or looting. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot
Former NFL running back and ex-Titan Eddie George will be Tennessee State University’s (TSU) new head coach. TSU is an HBCU in Nashville and George’s alma mater, and it’s one of many HBCUs that are hiring high-profile athletes as coaches. Throughout his
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) recently awarded $300,000 to KTSU(FM), a public radio station licensed to HBCUs, and to Native Public Media. In an effort to coordinate a Covid-19 public outreach campaign, it will reach a total of 51 public radio
Bowie State University announced that its 2021 commencement address will be given by political activist and leader Stacey Abrams. An American politician, Abrams is a lawyer who has served on the Georgia House of Representatives and as its minority leader. An outspoken
In a contest between two St. Louis Democrats, City Treasurer Tishaura Jones defeated Alderwoman Cara Spencer to become the city’s first Black female mayor. A Hampton University graduate, Mayor Jones faces multiple challenges. “Making history as the first Black woman mayor is
These two women are breaking more than just glass ceilings, they’re breaking world records. Wilma Rudolph has been called “the fastest woman in the world,” and Allyson Felix is a sprinter who’s on track to be the fastest person in the world.
Opinion by Peniel E. Joseph The death of hip-hop artist Earl “DMX” Simmons at the age of 50 represents not just an occasion for mourning, but one of celebration and commemoration for the iconic rapper who culled soaring artistry from personal trauma
By Amanda Jackson WWE stars Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks made wrestling history as the first Black women to face each other in a WrestleMania title match, according to the sports entertainment company. Belair defeated Banks, becoming a champion for the first
By Shirin Ali Books that talked about racism and racial justice — or told the stories of people of color or the LGBTQ community — were among the most challenged as inappropriate for students in 2020, according to a survey by the
By Abby Phillip and Jeff Simon For 200 years, Boston has been led by an unbroken string of White men — until now. Kim Janey, a Black woman who traces her roots in the city back generations, and even further to ancestors
