Tracy McGrady has lived basketball from nearly every angle. He went straight from Mount Zion Christian Academy to the NBA in 1997. He became a seven-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. In December 2024,
A night meant to celebrate achievement turned into a moment of pure surprise at Morehouse College, as media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an unexpected appearance during the institution’s pre-graduation scholarship dinner. What was already an evening honoring academic excellence and student success quickly shifted into an
Morris Brown College is marking a major milestone in its ongoing comeback story, officially securing accreditation approval through 2031 from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The group’s board of trustees approved the decision on April 27 during its annual
By Marquise Francis Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for historically Black colleges and universities, according to at least six college administrators
By Jerome Johnson Let’s be honest. Yes, Wrigleyville is fun, but it definitely could use a little more flavor at times. Two HBCUs are bringing its marching bands, students, alumni, and undeniable energy to the Chicago Cubs turf soon. Beginning April 26,
By The Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. — Officials battling two large wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia warned Tuesday that firefighters are bracing for a prolonged battle even after weekend rains gave a big boost to containment efforts. “A little bit
By Scott Wong and Jean-Nicholas Fievet WASHINGTON — King Charles III reaffirmed the United Kingdom and the United States’ long “special” relationship Tuesday, calling it a “story of reconciliation, renewal and remarkable partnership” born out of “bitter divisions of 250 years ago.” In a rare
By Cedric Mobley As King Charles III visits Washington, D.C. this week, there is at least one part of the nation’s capital he is already familiar with: Howard University. Earlier this year, the king hosted Wayne A. I. Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA
Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is proud to announce that alumna Rear Admiral Kis Robertson Hale will serve as speaker for the Graduate and Professional Schools Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on May 2 in Chappie James Arena. Tuskegee has entered its
By The Associated Press The racial reckoning that followed George Floyd ‘s murder in 2020 carried hopes of new support for disproportionately underfunded, Black-led nonprofits. American companies stepped up donations to historically Black colleges and universities. Major climate funders pledged to give more
