By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Courtâs 2023 affirmative action ban. But one collegeâs challenge is
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose
Written By the Howard Univesity Newsroom Staff Forbes magazine has recognized Howard University as the #1 historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation, according to its 2024-2025 Americaâs Top Colleges rankings. The annual list showcases 500 schools producing âsuccessful, high-earning and influential graduates
Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. will bring together community leaders, public health experts, elected officials, law enforcement personnel and civil rights organizations to discuss violence prevention efforts on Wednesday, September 18 from
Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida Risingâs HBCU Tour has officially hit the ground running with an electrifying kickoff at Florida A&M University (FAMU)! The inaugural event, held during Set Market Fridays as part of the South Carolina State vs. FAMU football game weekend, energized students and the
By Megan Sayles On day one of its Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) took on Black maternal health, Black infertility, family building and reproductive justice. Experts from across the country weighed in on challenges, opportunities and policies
On August 9, 2024, President Joe Biden established the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as Americaâs newest national park site â the eighth addition to the national park system during the Biden-Harris administration. The new national monument will tell the story
By Alex Gangitano Democrats in Washington, flying high after Vice President Harrisâs sharp debate performance this week, are also forcing themselves back to earth in the face of a stark political reality: The race for the White House is still neck and
By Amber D. Dodd Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., joined regional economic partners to discuss âHBCUs as Catalysts for Regional Inclusive Economic Growth.â The event centered on the release of a study which detailed Howardâs $1.575 billion economic impact in
By Sara Weissman North Carolina A&T State Universityâs endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about 10 times larger than it was 15 years ago, when
