By Amsterdam News Located in Harlem and long known for faith-based advocacy and an enduring history, the Abyssinian Baptist Church held a two-day event during Black History Month to highlight the transformative legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the
By Sara Cline The death of a 20-year-old Southern University student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being investigated by local law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing, school authorities confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson, who died
Courtesy of Southern University Sports Southern University edged Florida A&M 73-70 on Monday night at the Al Lawson Center, securing at least a share of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) regular-season title. The Jaguars improved to 19-10 overall and 14-2 in conference play, capping off
By Amanda Robert As part of a new initiative, the ABA and several historically Black colleges and universities are working together to engage students who are interested in environmental, energy and natural resources law. The ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources will host
The CIAA Tournament is more than just a basketball event; it is a cultural institution deeply embedded in the fabric of the HBCU community. For decades, this annual gathering has been a meeting place for alumni, students, and fans to celebrate not
By Ronda Racha Penrice Black firsts in the 21st century are often surprising. “Beyond the Gates” is no exception. The first daytime soap solely focused on a Black family premieres this week on CBS and comes as the daytime genre is disappearing. “Passions,”
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is proud to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, to Birmingham. This prestigious evening of elegance and philanthropy will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Birmingham
By Dan De Luce Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fired more than 100 intelligence officers from 15 agencies for using a government chat platform for discussions that included topics like polyamory, gender transition surgery and politics. “I put out a directive
Courtesy of Cheyney University Cheyney University has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat sexual assault on campus, thanks to funding from Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA Grant Program. CU-Consent Understood The university’s share of this $1.6 million statewide
Courtesy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the HBCU campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT). The inaugural class will honor three
