By David Wright and Eric Bradner, Former Vice President Kamala Harris rebuked President Donald Trump in her first major speech since leaving office, accusing her former rival of setting off the “greatest man-made economic crisis” in modern history through his across-the-board tariffs,
Taraji P. Henson, Dr. Cornel West, and Usher will each deliver commencement addresses at three prominent Metro Atlanta colleges this May. Known for her powerful performances in film and television, including her leading role in Hidden Figures, Henson will speak to the graduating class of
By Christen Hill Howard University is proud to celebrate a major milestone: The graduate school has earned coveted places among the top graduate schools in the nation. The U.S. News & World Report rankings are a national recognition that places Howard’s Graduate Schools firmly
By Kim Chandler President Donald Trump offered some encouraging words and advice for graduating students at the University of Alabama on Thursday in a speech interspersed with impressions of transgender weightlifters, accusations that judges were interfering with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe
Students from two distinguished HBCU institutions — Southern University and Alabama A&M University — are making waves in the television and digital media landscape, earning Emmy® nominations for powerful video storytelling that celebrates campus culture, legacy, and creativity. Southern University’s “The Hidden
By Catalina Pérez De Armiñán and Michelle Garcia Several artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to the owners of the artifacts. The removals come after the Trump administration issued an executive order to remove certain pieces of
Columbia, SC native 803Fresh—whose name proudly reflects his 803 area code roots—recently brought his viral hit “Boots on the Ground” to South Carolina State University (SCSU) for an unforgettable music video shoot. With the famed Marching 101 Band, Divine 9 members, and a host of
By Jonathan Lloyd, Restoration efforts for a mural depicting a Lakers legend received a boost from the team’s newest star. Luka Dončić provided a $5,000 donation Tuesday to help restore the mural featuring Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna that was vandalized in downtown Los
Courtesy of Alabama State University Montgomery-based HBCU Alabama State University has been designated a Research College and University (RCU) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, one of only 216 institutions nationwide to hold this classification. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
By Deon J. Hampton The U.S. Education Department is investigating Chicago Public Schools amid allegations that a new program designed to improve academic success and retention among Black students and educators violates federal law. The investigation announced Tuesday is based on a February complaint by the
