An HBCU grad recently got the best graduation gift that she could ask for from rapper Lil’ Baby. The Atlanta-based rapper recently paid off the student loan balance of Spelman College student Janay Lesley, also known as Nay Speaks. Lesley is an aspiring rapper
By Hayya Shah Amazon Web Services recently announced the selection of Howard University as one of five regional lead institutions for the AWS–Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), enabling the creation of the Howard AI Network powered by AWS. Through the network, Howard will advance AI research, expand
By Megan Lebowitz and Kyla Guilfoil Four musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary said they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup. Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by President Donald Trump,
By Doha Madani and Corky Siemaszko The mayhem over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago erupted without warning. On Sunday, hundreds of teenagers descended on a housing project on the West Side. Five Chicago officers trying to disperse the crowd sustained minor injuries when they were hit
by Nadia Lopez Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan this week in the race to succeed her in Congress, delivering a major boost to a candidate who has struggled to keep pace with her better-funded rivals. Why it matters: Pelosi’s 11th-hour backing could
**From Left to Right: Guests from HBCU Early College Prep High School, Professor Rakim Jenkins; 9th graders Julia J., Sophia S., Founding Principal Dr. Asya Johnson; and 9th graders Louis D. & Giovanni B. UNCF New York hosted a spectacular Theater Reception
*One of the most consequential philanthropists of the modern era just got left off a major industry ranking, and the reason has nothing to do with how much she gave. The Chronicle of Philanthropy publishes an annual list recognizing the country’s most
By Jared Perlo The Illinois House of Representatives passed a landmark bill Wednesday that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if Gov. JB Pritzker signs it. The bill, SB 315, mirrors existing provisions in legislation in California and
The Atlanta Falcons are once again investing in the future of Black excellence, officially unveiling the 2026 HBCU Fellows Program in partnership with Wells Fargo — a career development initiative designed to create pathways for the next generation of leaders in sports, entertainment, business, and media.
Courtesy of Talledega College An HBCU that has not fielded a football team since World War II is bringing the sport back to campus. Talladega College announced that it has entered into a partnership with Prep U. Collegiate, which will enroll the school’s
