By Brennan Leach and Raquel Coronell Uribe The ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security crossed into new territory Sunday when it became the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. The DHS shutdown is now in its 44th day, breaking the previous record when the department and the
By Tiara Moultrie Historically Black college and university (HBCUs) medical schools provide a crucial pathway to medical careers for Black students, first-generation students, and low-income students. HBCU medical schools are also distinguished by their commitment to reducing racial and socioeconomic health disparities
By Alexandra Marquez Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday that he is not ruling out the prospect of running for president in 2028, but that he is focused on running for re-election to the Senate this year. “I hope New Jersey will support
By Freddie Clayton Iran said Sunday it is ready to face U.S. troops on the ground, accusing Washington of secretly planning an assault while seeking negotiations to end the war. “The enemy, openly, sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly is planning a ground
The opening day of the 2026 NCAA Tournament didn’t just deliver drama-it delivered history. And an HBCU program played a key role in driving it. According to Nielsen data, first-round coverage across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV averaged 9.8 million viewers, making it the
Award-winning actor Michael Ealy is bringing both star power and substance to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the featured guest for the Spring 2026 installment of the university’s Chancellor’s Speaker Series. Known for his dynamic performances across film and television, Ealy’s highly anticipated
By Gary Grumbach The Kennedy Center will move forward with layoffs “in the days and weeks ahead,” Executive Director Matt Floca said in an email to staff members Wednesday night. The internal announcement comes as the center plans to close for two years of renovations starting in
Courtesy of Delaware State University In a powerful full-circle moment honoring history, legacy, and progress, Delaware State University welcomed students from Howard High School of Technology for the Third Annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Ceremony. The event brought together two historic institutions that
Florida Memorial Athletics just made history with their new AD hire. The Florida-based HBCU has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as Director of Athletics. With the move, Dorsey-Felton becomes the first female athletic director in university history. The new role for Dorsey-Felton comes after twenty-five years
PlayVS and Urban One have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to create a dedicated competitive gaming community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Announced during Black History Month (BHM), the three-year partnership establishes a dedicated home for HBCU esports with long-term
