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A college football announcer is apologizing for his comment on the size of a rival team’s dance squad. An announcer at an HBCU is under fire on social media for comments he made over the weekend. While football is big at HBCUs, sometimes, the bands and dance teams are even bigger. The band announcer for […]
Sandra Douglass Morgan, the 1st Black woman to serve as an NFL team president, spoke about making the Las Vegas HBCU Classic idea a reality and the support of her organization, the Las Vegas Raiders. The Inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic between Grambling State University and Jackson State University will be held on October 25, […]
At least five historically Black colleges locked down campuses, canceled classes or ordered students to shelter in place after receiving “credible threats” of violence on Thursday. Many of the precautionary measures are no longer in place. Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta College, Hampton University, Southern University and Virginia State University were among those affected. Southern […]
Explore the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice also known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court. Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect airs Tuesday, September 9 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI & PBS […]
The Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic will return on Saturday, Sept. 27, featuring Central State University vs. Lane College at the Rochester City Sports Complex. Part of the “Weekend of Hope,” the event includes a college fair on Sept. 25 and a pep rally on Sept. 26, aiming to inspire local students […]
Wilberforce University women’s basketball coach Rachel Naughton is changing the game—on and off the court. After taking a struggling team and engineering a 9-win turnaround in her first year without an assistant coach, Naughton secured a historic sponsorship from AND1. The partnership not only uplifts Wilberforce but also marks the brand’s first major investment in […]
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
The 2024 HBCU homecoming season is here, and campuses across the country are gearing up for one of the most exciting times of the year. Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is more than just a football game—it is an immersive experience that honors the rich history and vibrant culture of HBCUs, bringing […]
A new film inspired by HBCUs, currently in production at 20th Century Studios and, H.E.R. teaming up with Oprah Winfrey for this project. H.E.R, who made her acting debut as “Squeak” in “The Color Purple” last year, will be involved in developing, producing, and starring in this new film. The story follows a ballet dancer […]
The cast of beloved sitcom “A Different World,” which highlighted the Black college experience during its run in the 80s and 90s, has reunited for a 10-city HBCU tour. Starting on February 29 at the Atlanta University Center, this initiative aims to promote enrollment and raise scholarship funds for historically Black colleges and universities. Key […]
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