Honorary AKA Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ Passes Away at 89
Trailblazer Nichelle Nichols, who among many things was an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has passed away. Learn more in the...
HU x FAMU Gospel Choirs Give Black Excellence Ahead Of Color Purple Release
'Tis the season to be giving all the glory and praise! Howard University & Florida A&M University's Gospel Choirs, in conjunction with Warner Brothers...
Fisk University Grad and ‘Elvis’ Actor Shonka Dukureh Didn’t Take Her Hollywood Shine for...
Fisk University alumna Shonka Dukureh, who played legendary blues pioneer Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton in the new feature film Elvis, has died at...
Homecoming’s deep meaning at an HBCU: ‘Stand confidently in a crowd where you’re the...
It is officially homecoming season! For most schools, this simply means that alumni travel back to campus to reconnect and attend the big football...
“The House Movie” – What Would You Do To Pay Tuition?
It is 2017, and nowadays, more than 50% of American high school graduates continue their education and set out with hopes of attaining a...
Jackson State Football Tunnel Named In Honor of Late Rapper Young Dolph
The unusual bond that late rapper Young Dolph had with the Jackson State University football team will be forever memorialized. The HBCU has...
HBCU Alumna Megan Thee Stallion Keeps It Raw In Latest Album ‘Traumazine’
“Hot Girl” Megan Thee Stallion is back with a new album and she’s on fire. Traumazine is fierce, unapologetic, and just the type of...
CAU Alum and Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Receives NAACP Award Nomination
Atlanta restaurateur and Clark Atlanta University alumnae, Pinky Cole has been nominated for an NAACP Award for “Outstanding Literary Work” for her book Eat Plants B*tch.
HBCU Alum Diddy Says Goodbye To Social Media
Diddy has been regularly utilizing social media over the past eight months. It seems his activity perked up following the November death of Kim Porter, his ex-girlfriend and...
Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Shares Experiences On Coming 2 America, Attending Hampton
Ruth E. Carter is a legendary entertainment industry legend with no signs of letting up. She is a Hampton University graduate. She is well-known...
Watch: President Obama at the Correspondents’ dinner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3saDsmnt4
Last night President Barack Obama as at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Getty Images And Stand Together Partner To Preserve HBCU’s Historical Archives
The press team at Getty Images just announced a one-of-a-kind partnership that will chronicle the impact of HBCUs for years to come. Read the...
Howard University DJ PWILL Drops Highly Anticipated Mix ‘You Know Why I’m Here 2’
Howard University's very own DJ PWILL has recently released his highly anticipated mix You know Why I'm Here 2.
With over 12k plays, it is...
Polo Ralph Lauren Announces Capsule Collection for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges
The legacies of Morehouse College and Spelman College are being honored with a new Polo Ralph Lauren capsule collection! Get the full story from...
Bowie State Student and ASL Performer Justina Miles Graces the Cover of British Vogue
Bowie State student Justina Miles graces the cover of British Vogue after making headlines for her passionate ASL performance to Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Howard Alumna Ezinne Kwubiri Named H&M Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Business of Fashion Reports, NEW YORK, United States — With over 4300 stores, H&M is one of the world’s biggest and most influential retailers....
New Book Shares History On Legendary HBCU Football Players That Dominated The NFL
While former HBCU players like Jerry Rice (Mississippi Valley State University), Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson (Florida A&M University), and Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State University) have...
Winston-Salem State To Cover Student Textbook Fees This Fall
Semester after semester, the college classes requiring textbooks can amount to a very costly bill for young students who are often strapped for cash....
