Motown is looking to HBCUs to bring back its glory days. They announced the New Legends internship program to bring HBCU students at four historically Black colleges and universities into the music business by providing mentorship and hands-on training. “Motown has always
The Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host its 2026 HBCU Empower Conference June 24–26 at the Westin DC Downtown in Washington, D.C. This national convening brings together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to explore how entrepreneurs can plant
By Ezinne Ofoegbu It’s official. The Protect College Sports Act is headed to the Senate Floor. The SEC and the Big Ten don’t support this bill. Even Tommy Tuberville says it goes “too far”. But during last weeks’ Senate Commerce committee mark-up, Congress proved
By ReShonda Tate For years, Black women have been told to work twice as hard to get half as far. In 2025, many discovered that even excellence was no protection from layoffs. As corporations scaled back Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and
Clinton College, an HBCU in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is reporting severe cash flow shortages as employees continue waiting for full pay and answers about medical coverage. The Rock Hill Herald reported that emails from Clinton College President Pamela Richardson Wilks to
Aaron Nkrumah NBA Draft buzz is building fast, and the timing couldn’t be more significant for HBCU basketball. Tennessee State guard Aaron “AK” Nkrumah didn’t expect to even attend the NBA’s G League draft combine in May. He received a late invitation
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long shaped culture, style, and sport—often without the spotlight they deserve. Now, that influence may be stepping into it, as Nike brings back Ken Griffey Jr.’s Air Griffey Max 1 in a colorway that channels the
By Alexis Clark The title says it all: It Doesn’t Rain on the AOB. For 80 years, Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands has embodied resilience, discipline, and excellence, whether rehearsing before sunrise on campus, performing before thousands, or carrying forward traditions that
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alumni Alliance will host its 19th annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk, with efforts aimed at strengthening the next generation of Black leaders. Keeping stride with its mission to support future leaders, the Atlanta HBCU Alumni
HBCU Week Foundation has launched two new scholarship initiatives aimed at expanding access and opportunity for HBCU students and graduates, announced during the organization’s 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala at the historic Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. Co-hosted by Foundation founder
