7 Reasons Malia Obama Should Consider an HBCU
The fall can be a stressful time for high school seniors, even for President Obama’s eldest daughter, Malia. Aside from who she chooses for...
Stop Questioning HBCU Relevancy and Learn from Our Success
Systemic and systematic inequity within our nation’s education system necessitated the creation of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). An HBCU is defined under...
John Silvanus Wilson: ‘Obama is Not an Enemy of HBCUs’
This story is a part of the series “Presidents Corner” about the unique experiences, vision and leadership styles of each president at our nation’s...
3 Reasons Why We Should Keep Black History Month Around
Originally known as Negro History Week, Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February in both America and Canada. Historian Carter G....
A Cupcake a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away?
Articulate Moment by April C. Thornton: We are attentive to our hectic school schedule, but we neglect to provide the proper nourishment for our bodies.
Become Familiar……Know Your Roots? by April Thornton
By: April C. Thornton
Racial identity has been a manifesting issue on HBCU campuses. The formal term African American is used to classify the race...
The HBCU Experience by Dior Ginyard
HBCU’s are known throughout America for developing gifted African American men and women that are ready to take on challenges and obstacles that life...
The Plight of the Black QB
Many would have you believe that the hurdles and obstacles that black athletes have had to overcome ended with the integration in baseball with...
NYPD’s “Blue Code of Silence” Screams Injustice & Prejudice
Earlier this month, a New York Police Department narcotics officer (often shortened to narc), blew a troublesome police scandal wide-open when he testified against...
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By: Anayka Pomare,
HBCU Buzz staff writer
What if the cure for cancer is trapped inside the mind of someone who can’t afford an education? Is...
“I’m Just Sayin”…. Reflections From a Hamptonian
by: Tiera C. Harris
Hampton University Helped Me.
After reading Julian’s article about her displeasure with Howard University, I took some time to reflect on my...
Working hard, or hardly working? Students vs. HBCU Professors
Late to a previous class, I found myself right on colored folk time arriving to my next ‘get-together’: 2:00 o’clock Geology. Hooray.
Our “professor” is...
Student Loan Debt Greatly Affect Lives of Black Students
According to reports on an analysis done by the Urban Institute, a Washington based organization that studies education, low income families, and health regulations, over 40% of...
5 reasons to be an Iota
The original title of this article was "5 Reasons to Go Greek," but it did not make the cut.
Here's 5 Reasons to be an...
10 Things an HBCU Student Can Do For Spring Break.
The ways that you spend your time in college will be remembered for the rest of your life. Here are the following ways that...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Top 22 HBCU Stories of 2014
Charles Dickens writes in his novel A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it...
The 10 HBCUs With The Best Retention Rates
Deciding whether to go to college can be difficult, stressing, and sometimes can be put on the back burner to find a peace of mind. Maybe...
Protective Styling For Natural Hair is Big Business
Today, a large portion of everyday women can be seen with protective styles—and for many women it's a way to achieve versatility without damaging...
