A powerful new collaboration is bringing stories of resilience, displacement, and rebirth to the stage as Spelman College, the iconic Apollo Theater, and the National Black Arts Festival join forces for a compelling new theatrical production centered on life after Hurricane Katrina. The production, set
Courtesy of Fort Valley State University  Fort Valley State University announces The Honorable Verda M. Colvin, J.D., Supreme Court Justice of Georgia, as the Commencement speaker for the Spring 2026 ceremony on May 9. Colvin brings a distinguished career in law, public
By Raquel Coronell Uribe and Kyla Guilfoil Dozens of congressional Democrats called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office Tuesday after he used extreme rhetoric against Iran that included threatening to wipe out “a whole civilization.” More than 70 lawmakers, including a handful of senators, said
The HBCU Basketball Showcase offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and earn scholarships to continue their academic and athletic journeys at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Los Angeles Today The National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) will host its 8th Annual HBCU
The Front Porch Portal aims to empower HBCU students by providing a centralized, user-friendly mobile hub for accessing critical campus information.NYCÂ Today A new report from the nonprofit Ed Advancement highlights the development of the Front Porch Portal, a mobile-friendly platform co-created with
Established long before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, historically Black colleges and universities were created to educate African American students at a time when most institutions of higher learning refused to admit them. Today, professionals representing some of
By Mae Anderson The Iran war is making life more difficult for small business owners across the country, who are grappling with shipping complications, higher costs and consumers tightening their grip on their wallets. A shoe designer is struggling to import its shoes from
Rebecca Pearce, a 23-year-old HBCU alumna, has entered the race for mayor of Bowie, Maryland becoming the youngest candidate seeking the office. Pearce is a graduate of Howard University. Pearce announced her candidacy in late February ahead of a special election scheduled
By Ben Kamisar and Bridget Bowman Republicans padded their slim House majority with a special election win in Georgia on Tuesday night. But the race also marked the biggest swing against the GOP compared with the 2024 presidential results out of seven House special elections
By NPR Staff The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or else face wide-scale destruction. As part of the agreement, set to take
