In a groundbreaking move for representation, Angel Jackson, a former star at Jackson State University, has signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. This accomplishment makes her the first player from a historically Black college or university to compete in the league’s four-season
By Annie Nova Staffers from Elon Musk’s secretive government slashing effort, DOGE, have pushed the highest-ranking officials at the Department of Education — even those recently appointed by President Donald Trump — out of their own offices, rearranged the furniture and set up white noise machines to
By Alexander Tin A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing steep cuts to how medical research grants are funded, after 22 states sued to stop the change. The ruling by District Judge Angel Kelley, who was nominated
By Ashley Brown The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band is marching into the spotlight this Super Bowl season, and they are not doing it alone. Following an electrifying performance during the Nightcap’s Live Super Bowl Show, the famed HBCU band received
By Meimei Xu Morehouse School of Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Georgia State Capitol Thursday. The milestone comes amid the federal government’s executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across the country. Morehouse School of Medicine is one of
Courtesy of Lincoln University Lincoln University has proudly announced that finance student Travis Primrose has received the Denny’s and Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend. The stipend, valued at $500, is part of a broader initiative under the HBCU Photo Archive Grants
By Ashley Brown Rashad Rayford, an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, is poised to bring a historical icon to life as he takes on the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Katori Hall’s acclaimed play “The Mountaintop.” Set to run
By Robert J. Hansen A local community activist and his family are desperately trying to escape the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. The fire has already claimed two family homes and the remains of his mother. Just weeks before the fires, Rory
By Stephen J. Gaither The newly-minted Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles didn’t have any HBCU players on their roster, but there were several key members of the organization from HBCUs. Offensive quality control coach Eric Dickerson is a former offensive lineman and
Courtesy of Virginia State University In a bold move to transform the landscape of higher education in West Virginia, West Virginia State University has unveiled the Yellow Jacket Pledge. The innovative program prioritizes access, affordability, and career readiness to ensure student success.
