By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO Despite the lofty ideas and goals that the founding fathers and their colleagues espoused after the 13 colonies declared their independence from England and created both an alternative form of government and a new
By Katherine Knott The Democratic National Committee is launching a voter registration and ad campaign at historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions in six battleground states, The Hill reported. The campaign is the latest signal the DNC views young voters as
By Mia Berry North Carolina Central University alum Davius Richard hoped to be the first quarterback from a historically Black college and university drafted into the NFL in nearly two decades earlier this year. As each round passed in the 2024 NFL draft without
Courtesy of HopeLab n the context of the increasing focus on mental health and equity in our society, Hopelab, a leader in advancing these outcomes for young people, is excited to announce the selection of six researchers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University, a historically Black institution, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with UniversitĂ© Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in CĂŽte dâIvoire in West Africa. Over the next five years, Alabama A&M and UPGC will partner
By Dantee Ramos Several HBCUs have reported either increased or record enrollments for the new school year following the Supreme Courtâs 2023 ruling to reverse affirmative action and prevent colleges from using race in determining admissions. T As a result of the Supreme Courtâs decision,
Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate accountability report, âWhat Good Looks Likeâ: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion â a first-of-its-kind report to hold Fortune 500 companies
By Stephen J. Gaither Over 50 former football legends, representing 25 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) proudly endorse fellow HBCU alumna Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for election in November and urged citizens to mobilize and vote for candidates of their
By Ashley Brown In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association has welcomed Morgan State University as its newest member institution. With this addition, Morgan State becomes the 12th member of the nationâs oldest wrestling conference and the
By Ashley Brown The legacy of trailblazing mathematicians Katherine Johnson and her fellow âHidden Figuresâ was celebrated on Sept. 18 during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This event commemorated their extraordinary contributions to
