By Kyra Purvis Alabama, home to the largest number of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation, plays a pivotal role in the ongoing narrative of Black excellence and activism. With 14 active HBCUs, the state stands as a testament
By Williesha Morris The federal government has reopened a multimillion-dollar scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities, according to the department’s website. Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University are two of the 19 recipients of the 1890 Scholars program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program
In a thrilling Senior Night performance, Norfolk State guard Christian Ings delivered two electrifying dunks, propelling the Spartans to a 69-60 victory over Morgan State. These standout moments secured the win and instantly put the HBCU hooper in the national spotlight as clips of
By Noah Weiland and Sarah Kliff House Republicans hunting for ways to pay for President Trump’s tax cuts have called for cutting the federal government’s share of Medicaid spending, including a proposal that would effectively gut the Affordable Care Act’s 2014 expansion of the program.
By Gwendolyn Glenn The billions of financial aid dollars disbursed annually by the Department of Education are especially important for students at historically Black colleges and universities, where more than 50% qualify for Pell Grants issued for low-income students. President Trump’s push
By Maddie Sexton Students dressed up as some of the most significant African Americans in history for a living “wax museum” at the Jonesboro Leadership Magnet School. Sixth graders took the hardwood standing tall and strong as some of history’s most influential
By Jamil David Like many other cultural institutions, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face an uncertain future in President Donald Trump’s administration. The flurry of executive orders rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; the removal of cultural celebrations like Black
By Curtis Bunn When Francine Verdine took a job as a clerk at the Internal Revenue Service in Houston in 1983, it was supposed to be a stopgap until something better came along. She didn’t expect that 42 years later, she would look
Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State University’s National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture (National Center) will host a special Black History Month forum, featuring a panel discussion of an infamous case involving a sexual assault against a
Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University’s successful end-of-year giving campaign raised over $600,000 to support graduating seniors. This accomplishment was largely made possible by the matching contribution pledge made by renowned alumni Amos Otis and Brenda Otis. They promised on
