Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Students to Seize the Moment, Take Control of Future at...
Daytona Beach, Fla. -- During the 2011 commencement address, civil rights activist and political leader Rev. Al Sharpton urged Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) students to...
More than 29 million people live as slaves, according to new report
Modern slavery may be a much larger problem than recently estimated.
In its inaugural Global Slavery Index, released Thursday, the Walk Free Foundation revealed that...
Morehouse Student Writes Self-Help Book For All Ages
In his new book, Dealing With This Thing Called Life, Chris Sumlin, 22, offers 12 relatable stories to help people of all ages become...
Morehouse Alum Rev. Raphael Warnock Makes History As Georgia’s First Black Senator
Morehouse College alumnus Reverend Raphael Warnock just made history by becoming the state of Georgia's first Black senator! Considering that Georgia has long been...
Trailblazing 20-Year-Old Twins Graduate From Xavier University of Louisiana
For two twins, an HBCU helped keep them together, and still nurtured their differences. Learn more about these incredible ladies who made the best...
Dedicated Former Harris-Stowe President Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Has Passed Away
Dr. Henry Givens Jr., who led Harris-Stowe State University for over 3 decades, has sadly passed away. He was a history-maker, and a...
Kanye West: Kris Jenner Is Awesome, But Morehouse Man Corey Gamble Is ‘Godless’
Kanye West got a bone to pick Kris Jenner and her BF Corey Gamble, and he aired it out on social media. Ye says...
HBCUs and Stability
Morris Brown College, one of the nation's oldest black colleges is fighting foreclosure. The college canceled the auction on September 4th and is filing...
Alcorn State announces coaching search
Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II met with university officials Monday to outline his process for selecting the next head football coach...
S.C. State’s Thompson Holds Lonely Spot as the only HBCU Athlete drafted in the...
When Christian Thompson transferred from Auburn to South Carolina State after his freshman year, he joined a powerhouse Bulldogs squad that succeeded on total team efforts.
Ironically,...
UPDATE wife of Zimmermann not planning to press charges
UPDATE: The estranged wife of George Zimmerman is not planning to press charges after police were called to a domestic dispute in central Florida...
Mother and Daughter Scheduled to Graduate at FAMU
Susan Dunbar will share a significant milestone with her daughter, Ayonna Dunbar, as they both graduate from Florida A&M University (FAMU).
Georgia State ranked Top University for graduating African-Americans
Georgia State University was ranked No. 1 in the nation for awarding the most bachelor's degrees to African-Americans, according to a report from Diverse:...
Arkansas Baptist College Reacts After Student Gunned Down
Even though there have been strides in the area near Arkansas Baptist College, the neighborhood took a tough step backwards Thursday night when a shooting claimed...
Congresswoman Alma Adams Proposes HBCU Innovation Fund Act To Provide Access To $250 Million...
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced the introduction of H.R.4857, the HBCU Innovation Fund Act. The legislation would create the...
Southern University Grad Avery Johnson Donating To Louisiana Flood Victims
Former Southern University basketball star and NBA Champion Avery Johnson says he's pitching in to help with flood relief efforts around south Louisiana.
Johnson, who is currently...
How HBCUs Are Preparing A New Generation Of Innovators And Leaders In Public Service
From the desk of Secretary of Education, John B. King Jr.:
Promoting equity and excellence in education is my top priority as Secretary of Education....
The Faith Based Community Plays a Critical Role in HBCUs Success
Historically, the church and community of faith have played and continues to play a significant role in the development of most of the 37...
