By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday removed an obstacle to Alabama’s using a new congressional map in this year’s election that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts. The court, over the objection of its liberal members, sent litigation over
Dawn Staley’s coaching tree just grew another branch in Division I women’s basketball. Olivia Gaines, who played two seasons for Staley at South Carolina, will be named the next head coach at North Carolina Central, a person with direct knowledge of the
Founding Executive Director Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard named UNCF President-in-Residence and Chair of the Institute’s 20th Anniversary Campaign (Black PR Wire) Recently, UNCF announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), a national leader in advancing institutional strength, resilience and long-term sustainability
A Voorhees University freshman student has earned 1st place in the National Pathway Community Foundation HBCU Smart Cities Program. Freshman Josephine Mulenga took the top spot in the program, a ten-week national initiative focused on “developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to real-world urban
Allen Media Group’s free-streaming digital sports platform HBCU GO — the premier broadcaster for HBCU football – has just unveiled its 2026 football schedule, delivering a curated 13-game broadcast lineup of must-watch matchups featuring powerhouse programs, rising contenders, and high-stakes showdowns across the HBCU
By Cedric Mobley As he prepares for receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University, former Disney CEO Robert (Bob) Iger has advice for his fellow members of the Class of 2026. Though they are graduating, he counsels them to
The spring and summer of 2026 are shaping up to be brimming with opportunities for impact for Dr. Harry L. Williams, the president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Beginning in early May, Dr. Williams will begin a spring and summer
Rep. Rich McCormick, a MSM alum, reportedly supported legislation that made it more difficult for lower-income students to attend the medical school. As commencements get underway across the country, Morehouse School of Medicine is demanding that one of its alumni not speak at its
South Carolina State University is launching a new $41 million fundraising campaign on Wednesday, amid recent controversies at the Orangeburg campus. SC State, the state’s only publicly funded, four-year historically Black college, said the campaign is “designed to transform the student experience
By Megan Lebowitz Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the Trump administration is “open to all ideas” to lower the cost of gas, including suspending the federal gas tax. Gas prices have been soaring, hitting a national
