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Twenty-year-old political science majors Dariana Reid, a rising senior at Johnson C. Smith University, and Nasya Blackwell, a rising junior at North Carolina A&T State University, are interning in both a Democratic and a Republican office on the...
Category - Politics
Rep. Alma Adams: Historically Black Colleges And Universities Take ‘Devastating Hit’ In Trump’s Budget
President Donald Trump previewed a budget plan “that could have a severe impact on black colleges” earlier last week, according to HBCU advocates. Briana Thomas writes at Capital News Service that Trump’s “America First” proposal...
CBC Urges Trump to Include Support for HBCUs in Budget
WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02), sent a letter to President Trump urging him to show that he is serious about helping historically black colleges and universities by including...
Trump Signs Executive Order On Historically Black Colleges And Universities
On February 28, President Trump signed an executive order pledging support of his administration to historically Black colleges and universities, saying HBCUs are “an absolute priority for this White House.” Dr. Kent Smith, the president of...
Tommy G. Meade Jr.
FAMU Alum Mayor Gillum Is Enroute To Become First African-American Governor Of Florida
FAMU Alumnus Andrew Gillum announced that he is considering running for the position of Governor of Florida earlier last week. If elected into the position this would make Gillum one of the youngest Florida governors, as well as the first African...
Kyle Kidd-Buckner
Morgan State Grad To Trump: ‘I Am A Journalist, Not A Convener!’
The Congressional Black Caucus clapped back at President Donald Trump following a press conference today, explaining to Trump exactly who they are. This moment during the press conference “may go down as the most unhinged scene” in...
Central State, Howard Alum Omarosa Drafting Trump’s HBCU Executive Order
Continuing to build a relationship with Donald Trump, Omarosa is drafting his executive order aimed at HBCUs following Trump’s commemoration of Black History Month earlier last week, according to a source. The Trump administration will host an...
Howard University Release Statement On Betsy Devos’ Visit To Campus
Howard University has released a statement following education secretary Betsy DeVos’ visit to campus on Thursday. It was her first meeting in her new gig, many Howard students are skeptical. President Wayne A.I. Frederick announced that he is...
WH Press Sec: Trump ‘Wants To Really Show A Commitment In Funding To HBCUs … In His Budget’
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated, “…HBCU presidents will be in town later this month as part of a national celebration,” in Wednesday afternoon’s White House Briefing, elaborating on President Donald...
Two Howard University Students Support Trump: He Will Make Our Neighborhoods, Our Cities And Our Country Safe Again
Two Howard University students publicly support Trump with another Trump supporter during a PBS News Hour interview earlier last week in an effort to make their voices heard. “Black Americans oftentimes do align themselves as Republicans, but...
TMCF CEO Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump In New Inside Sources Interview
President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Johnny C. Taylor Jr. is the subject of an educational Inside Sources interview published Monday and penned by columnist Gregory Clay. In the interview, Taylor speaks frankly about what might be...
Bowie State University To Host ‘National Day Of Action Rally’
Bowie State University has been named the location for a “National Day of Action Rally,” according to the university. MD Democratic leaders will rally today to support Affordable Care Act at the BSU Student Center. Doors open at 1:30p —...
Two HBCU Grads Make $500 Donation To Talledega College
Talladega College received a donation of $500 from a Morehouse man and a Morris Brown College graduate Wednesday afternoon. Herman and Gloria Cain has donated to help cover transportation, travel, lodging and other expenses for Talladega...
HBCU Grad: Trump Deserves To Be Among These Past Men Named Time’s Person Of The Year
Whether you love him for his entrepreneur spirit, frankness, and ad libs, or hate him for his political hardheadedness, narcissistic ego, and big personality, you can’t deny that President-elect Donald Trump has had a great year. President...
Morgan State President: Bigotry, Hatred, Won’t Make America Great
An open letter to Donald Trump, which was signed by 110 college presidents, urges the president-elect to condemn the acts of bias, intimidation, and hate that occurred immediately after the election More on HBCUBuzz.com: HBCU, PWI Presidents Write...
HBCU, PWI Presidents Write Open Letter To Trump Urging Him To Condemn Hate Crimes
109 university and college presidents, including seven black university and college presidents, have penned an open letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to help stop hate crimes, which have increased since the election. “As do...
Could A Central State University Alum Be Headed To Trump’s White House?
Despite being mocked in the Central State University community for being a Trump supporter, Omarosa Manigault still could be headed to the White House. The arch-villain contestant from Season 1 of Donald Trump’s reality show, and also a...
HBCU Grad Cornell William Brooks Discusses Civil Rights In Trump’s America
Cornell William Brooks, the president of the NAACP, spoke to Ozy about exactly what happens to Civil Rights in Trump’s America, how he sees President Barack Obama’s legacy, especially in light of Trump’s election, and more. Brooks...
