Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications proudly welcomes Sandra Evers Manly, the cousin of Civil Rights Icon Medgar Evers, to campus on April 24th as part of a groundbreaking course, “Civil Rights Era and the
By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Auditorium will come alive on the evening of Thursday, April 18 with the sounds trumpets and saxophones in celebration of an academic program honoring two alumni and musical giants, Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley.
By Shanique Yates As a hub of culture and celebration, it’s only right that New Orleans became the prime location for the Bayou Classic 50 years ago. For Southern University and Grambling State University students, alumni and fans alike, the annual event serves as
Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each of these graduates has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community
Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College, an Historically Black Liberal Arts College (HBCU) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, founded in 1876 holds to a tradition of excellence in education while keeping an eye on the future with innovative academic programming and a focus on
By Michelle Garcia On Oct. 3, 1995, Black residents in parts of Los Angeles spilled out onto the street, cheering and passing celebratory drinks. The world had just learned that O.J. Simpson had been acquitted of double murder. “Everybody was running out of
By Evan Castillo The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. Congresswoman Nikema Williams presented the Atlanta historically Black men’s college with $1.6 million from federal Community Project Funds on April 4 to fund more classes for incarcerated
Written by Kyra Alessandrini Virginia State University is the first HBCU to host the 2024 FIRST Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship. The prestigious event expects an attendance of 4,000 people, who will celebrate teams competing over three days from April 4-6. This
Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students are showcasing their talents in the fine arts in a series of performances that are free and open to the public April 11-14. Under the artistic direction of Professor Carla Lester, the university’s Orchesis Dance
Coutesy of Hampton University Hampton University is thrilled to announce that Clayton Bond, a distinguished alumnus and Senior Advisor for Diplomatic Fellowships at Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 49th Annual Honors
