What You Need to Know About Joseph Kony
When used properly, Twitter can be a great vehicle for social and political movements. Usually it is full of Biebers and relationship talk, but...
28 Excelling Black Entertainers Under 28
In honor of the end of Black History Month, and on this Golden Globe Awards Sunday, it's important to honor the next generation of...
Former Tuskegee Airman Talks “Red Tails” Inspiration
Social prejudice and individual determination were the focus of conversation for Col. Herbert Carter, an original member of the 99th Squadron and the Tuskegee...
How 21st Century Tech Has Reinvented Our Leisure Time
As a student, you get a decent amount of spare time between lectures, seminars, study, sports, and social occasions. While you probably won’t want...
A Letter To The Freshmen: Dear Class Of 2023
Dear Class Of 2023,
Congratulations! You made it.
After all the adversities you may have faced; bullying, “roasting”, and for some of you, racists teachers and administrators who mentally drained you every day, you made...
Midterm Madness!
Midterms: EVERY college student’s worst nightmare. Things seem to be going along smoothly and then –BAM! This time of the semester is dreaded almost...
Angelina Jolie Says Daughter Zahara Will Attend Spelman College in the Fall
An honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl," Angelina Jolie posted about Zahara's arrival at the historically Black institution on...
President’s Corner: Javaune Adams-Gaston of Norfolk State University
“They do things right around here,” shared Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston. She is just the latest great HBCU president to be interviewed...
HBCUs Partner With California Community Colleges To Streamline Degrees
A new partnership between HBCUs and California community colleges is forging a pathway to make 4-year degrees much easier for students to obtain. Learn...
NFL, NBA Lockouts Overshadow U.S. Debt Ceiling Debates
On July 25th 2011, football fans who had been left in limbo since March had begun rejoicing on blogs and in barbershops all across...
Norfolk State Defeats Hampton in the 1st Battle of the Bay Poetry Slam
On Thursday, November 10, 2011, history was made in Norfolk.
A sea of green and gold cheered on their Spartans as they watched their beloved Norfolk...
What change will 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington bring?
History always repeats itself because of past lessons unlearned. We just keep doing that 'dance' until we get it right. – The Crisis Magazine
Time...
“The Eulogy” by Malik Perkins
Tragic events, an unhappy ending and the downfall of the main character is what Central State University student Malik Perkins depicts of the black man...
How to Thrive in SGA: Seven Pieces of Advice From Current Student Leaders
Get ready for student election season by reading these seven pieces of advice from current student leaders on how to thrive in SGA!
Two HBCU Students Killed in the Past Two Weeks, When Will the Madness End?
Bowie State University was in the midst of celebrating its Homecoming on Thursday, September 15, when the student body received horrible news. Dominique T....
Why They Are Trying To Defile Trayvon Martin’s Name
“They've killed my son, now they want to kill his reputation.”
This was said by Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin yesterday during a...
FAMU Graduate To Address Differences In Approach To Activism In New Short Film
Filmmaker Shayla Racquel has decided to spotlight a recently re-surfaced debate that has some African-American families at odds. Is there a right or wrong...
Let’s Talk About Underfunding At HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the world's greatest leaders, thinkers, and creators yet continue to be chronically underfunded in comparison to their predominantly white counterparts. Let's talk about underfunding at HBCUs.
