By Reuters BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday struck down a $100,000 fee that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on new ​H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it ‌constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. U.S. District Judge
ATLANTA–The Black College Football Hall of Fame officially welcomed its Class of 2026 on Saturday night, honoring a group that represents excellence on the field, on the sidelines, and in the media. This year’s class includes NFL stars, championship coaches, an HBCU
The 41st annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will spotlight the range of Black gospel music, from John P. Kee and Tasha Cobbs Leonard to a new HBCU choir category. The Stellar Awards are getting ready to honor another year of music that continues
South Carolina State students made their voices heard regarding Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s intention to serve as commencement speaker. Now, Republican lawmakers are threatening to punish the university for exercising their right to free speech. Columbia TV station WIS 10 reported
One of the most troubling sports betting scandals in HBCU history just reached its conclusion — and the fallout is permanent. On June 5, 2026, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions officially ruled four former Alabama State University men’s basketball players permanently ineligible after finding
by Steve Mollman The Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a unanimous decision authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with all nine justices joining her opinion in a closely watched pharmaceutical patent dispute. The justices ruled 9-0 in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc.,
By Raquel Coronell Uribe A lawsuit filed Saturday against the federal government asks a judge to stop an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House lawn scheduled this week. The suit, which the Public Integrity Project, a watchdog group, filed on behalf of two
Grambling State University is getting national recognition once again. President Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr. recently took the spotlight on Bloomberg Businessweek, bringing the voice of HBCUs to one of the nation’s most influential business platforms. During the appearance, Lemelle discussed the transformative power of higher
Following several years of declining enrollment, accreditation turmoil, and financial challenges, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, filed for bankruptcy in April. At that time, the HBCU also decided to end its ongoing legal battle regarding its status with the Southern Association
A Spelman College graduate just went viral for the best reason — and Lil Baby deserves every bit of the praise coming his way. Janay Lesley, also known as Nay Speaks, is a first-generation college graduate, aspiring rapper, and sickle cell disease
