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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates The Life Of Member Aretha Franklin

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WASHINGTON, DC - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. joins with the family and loved ones of Aretha Franklin in grieving the loss of this...

New Morehouse President Moves Into The College’s Dorms For His ‘Freshman Year’

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Morehouse College's new president, David Thomas, is a different type of president for the storied institution in a couple of ways. First, he is...

Jackson State Makes HBCU History With NASA Partnership

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Bynum said the partnership will aid in recruitment efforts because “a big part of this program is about getting a lot of internship opportunities...

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Just Gave $1 Million To This HBCU

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After donating a huge gift to their alma mater, it’s clear Black-ishcreator Kenya Barris, and his wife, Dr. Rainbow Barris live by the motto,...

Southern University Set to Launch First Medical Marijuana Program

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Southern University and Agricultural and Medicinal College, a historically black university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has solidified its stake in Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry. On...

The Importance Of Balanced Media Coverage On Historically Black Colleges And Universities

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The media plays an immense role in how we perceive the world around us. It is imperative that journalists and news producers remain objective...

Beyoncé Set To Give 100k In Grants to 4 HBCUs Following Coachella

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For her second BeyGOOD scholars program, Beyoncé will award four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with $25,000 grants for the 2018-2019 academic year​. The...

#HUSitIn: How the Home of a Financial Aid Scandal Became a Safe Haven for...

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Fifty years ago, solidarity between Howard University students brought national attention to the class of 1968 due to university’s failure to include student input...

Hampton University Student Crowned Mister Black North Carolina

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North Carolina now has a new Mister Black North Carolina, Spencer McKan Heath III.  This 20-yr-old Hampton University Junior is a Strategic Communications major...

Morehouse Grad Releases Book Series ‘This Thing Called’ To Help Prospective Students Navigate Life...

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Morehouse College graduate Christopher Sumlin recently released his new book "This Thing Called Life" about helping prospective students attending college with navigating life at...

Lincoln University Of Missouri Announces Its Newest President

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After a six-month search, Lincoln University has named Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk as their 20th President. The position is currently held by Interim President, Micheal...

Virginia Union Wins CIAA Title For First Time In Over A Decade

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The Virginia Union University men's basketball team claimed their first CIAA title since 2006 with an 82-52 victory over Johnson C. Smith University Saturday night...

Wilberforce University Alumna Edmonia Lewis Loved Her Freedom So Much She Emancipated Herself —...

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Today, we honor Wilberforce University alumna and sculptor Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907). She played a vital role sending messages to those who need it most. “Edmonia...

Lincoln University Goes Pink For LU Alumna Liz Morrow

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The dynamic of Lincoln University of Missouri shifted on December 10, 2017, when Liz Morrow shared on her social media that she had been...

Read The Three FAMU Law Grads Advancing The Lives Of Blacks In Society Now

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If you've noticed the fact that several famous people in Black History have all attended HBCUs, you'll definitely want to check out these three...

CAU Grad Valeisha Butterfield Jones Makes Major Moves With New Appointment At Google

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Google executive Valeisha Butterfield Jones will continue to advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech but on a new level and with a new...

HBCU Fans React On Twitter To Morgan State Alum Mo’Nique’s Plea For Help

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Morgan State University alumna and Oscar winner Mo'Nique definitely has something to say, but her plea for help has not been received with universal...

Black College Alums Get Ready For Oprah (TSU Grad) 2020

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Since Oprah Winfrey's incredible "speech at a Hollywood awards show launched a round of presidential speculation," writes Steven Shepard at Politico, some voters across...