2015 Spelman Valedictorian Proud Social Activist & Aspiring Filmmaker
Inside Spelman
With a name that means “a beautiful tree with strong roots,” Banah Ghadbian, C’2015, stands as a proud warrior for social justice whose...
Viola Davis Will Play Harriet Tubman in HBO Biopic
Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis is set to star as Harriet Tubman in an HBO biopic. The biopic will be based on Kate Clifford Larson’s...
Fans Disgusted With Money-Hungry Floyd Mayweather
From the MGM Grand to homes across America, boxing fans rained boos on Floyd Mayweather over the weekend — but the only sound the...
The Top 15 HBCU Campus Queens
UPDATE: The top 15 queens (ranked alphabetically by college) as of May 28, 2015:
Alabama State University
Clark Atlanta University
Florida A&M University
Grambling State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Morehouse...
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Happy With This Spike Lee Joint Film Title
Reports of Spike Lee’s newest project that focuses on the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago is bringing about some heated contention as of now because...
The Southern University “Human Jukebox” Marching Band Brings Out Floyd “Money”
The Southern University "Human Jukebox" Marching Band brings out Floyd "Money" Mayweather's for his arrival ceremony to fight week festivities Tuesday at the MGM Grand...
NBA’s 1st Game in Africa Will Take Place in South Africa
The Root
The NBA announced Wednesday that its first game in Africa will take place Aug. 1 in Johannesburg. The game, which will benefit various...
John Legend Launches Campaign to End Mass Incarceration
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — John Legend has launched a campaign to end mass incarceration.
The Grammy-winning singer announced the multiyear initiative, FREE AMERICA, on...
Miss Maroon & White Pageant 2015-2016
Check out this year's Miss Maroon & White Pageant in the video above!
Stingettes vs. Honey Beez
It's not necessarily 'beef'. In fact, it's all love between members of Alabama State's Stingettes and Honey Bees. In "The Price of Glory" the dance troupes...
Bill Cosby: ‘I’m Far From Finished’
The 77-year-old entertainer Bill Cosby says he's "far from finished."
Cosby is a longtime supporter and advocate of our country's 107 historically black colleges and...
What You Missed At The 2nd Annual HBCU Fashion Battle
If you were not in the building for the 2nd Annual HBCU Fashion Battle, you missed out!
Brought to by Models Inc., the event did...
Awesome! HBCU Students Celebrate Gospel Music With Barack Obama [WATCH]
The President and First Lady hosted music legends and top gospel artists at the White House yesterday for the latest installment of “In Performance...
Fast and Furious 7 Does Big Numbers at Box Office
Fast and Furious 7 made its theatre debut on April 3. The popular franchise bought in a whopping $143.6 million dollars at the box...
Kevin Hart and UNCF Award $50k Scholarships
Kevin Hart may be a comedic rock star and an international sensation, but he has not forgotten about the little guy.
Hart recently partnered with...
Ruben Studdard Will Return to AAMU
Ruben Studdard, winner of the second season of American Idol, is going to Alabama! The Birmingham native and former Alabama A&M student himself, will...
Hampton Freshman Recognized by First Lady at Black Girls Rock
10 WAVY
A Hampton University freshman was recognized at the 2015 BET Honors Award Show for her accomplishments and community service as a young author.
Chental-Song...
Bowie State Celebrates 150 Years With Gala
AFRO News
Most schools in Maryland celebrate the birth of their school with a Founders Day. Bowie State University on the other hand, celebrates being...
