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SC State, Claflin Alumna Recognized For Helping Integrate Colleges

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Teachers change the world, and a double HBCU graduate of both South Carolina State University and Claflin University has dedicated her life to proof...

Lincoln University in Jefferson City Can’t Lose Sight of Its Black Historical Legacy

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Lincoln University has never let go of its heritage, and it doesn't anticipate doing so anytime soon. Learn more in the story by staff...

How This 14-year-Old’s Life Changed After Meeting His Hero John Lewis

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John Lewis, an alumnus of Fisk University and American Baptist College, has made an eternal impact. One of the people forever changed by Lewis'...

Two With Civil Rights Veterans With HBCU Connections Honored With Medals of Freedom

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A former Fisk University student and a close liaison to John Lewis are among several leaders recently honored with Presidential Medals of Freedom. Learn...

Student With Spelman Dreams Held Back Over 2-Year-Long AirPod Theft Case

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A recent high school graduate with Spelman College dreams is looking to free herself of the shackles that a ticket has had on her...

Morgan State Archivist Reflects On Juneteenth As The Federal Holiday Approaches

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A Morgan State University archivist is highlighting the importance of the nation's first Juneteenth national holiday by using photos to share history. Learn more...

White House Policy Advisor Shares What Corinthian College News Means For Larger Debt Relief

Burdening student loan debt affects the lives of millions of current and former college students across the country. The Biden-Harris Administration has made loan...

Delaware State University Lacrosse Player Reflects on ‘Traumatic’ Racial Profiling

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The recent racial profile experience of Delaware State University's lacrosse team has affected everyone involved differently. One student recently shared what that day was...

Colin Kaepernick Among 3 Changemakers To Receive Honorary Degrees From Morgan State University

At the HBCU's upcoming spring commencement, Morgan State University is honoring three leaders who have blazed trails in their respective fields and changed lives...

Alabama State Dedicates Jo Ann Robinson Hall, Removes Klan member’s Name From Dorm

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A name tarnishing an Alabama State University building is no more. Get the full story from Mike Cason at Alabama.com below. Jo Ann Robinson was...

Pieces of Civil Rights Plaque Destroyed By 2020 Rioters on Permanent Display at Fisk...

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Fisk University will be the permanent home of a piece of history. Get the full story from Sydney Satterwhite at the Nashville Tennessean below. "This...

Middle College At N.C. A&T Renamed For A&T Four To Honor Sit-In Movement

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North Carolina A&T State University is set to rename its Middle College after legendary former students known as the "A&T Four." Learn more in...

17 Family Members of Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Visit Alabama State University

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The life of Ahmaud Arbery and all he stands for came to life when his family came in full force to the campus of...

President Biden Joins Rep. Jim Clyburn At South Carolina State University Commencement

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South Carolina State University received two very special guests during it's commencement over the weekend! Get the full story from Barbara Sprunt at NPR...

International Law Firm Dedicates Fellowship, Library At Howard In Honor Of Alumnus Vernon Jordan

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In honor of powerhouse lawyer and Howard University alumnus Vernon E. Jordan Jr., a well-known law firm will not only be renaming a library...

Firm That Represented HBCUs In 15-Year Lawsuit Donates Fees Worth $12.5M To HBCUs, Nonprofits

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After a grueling lawsuit on behalf of Maryland HBCUs that lasted over a decade, HBCUs and nonprofits all over the country will receive funds...

U.S. Marshall, Police Officer Indicted In 2016 Death of Tuskegee Student Shot 76 Times

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2 law enforcement officers have been arrested in the tragic and controversial death of Jamarion Robinson. Robinson, who studied at Clark Atlanta University before...

Fayetteville State University Community Members Are Pushing For Historic Civil Rights Honor

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Many in the Fayetteville State University community are seeking for the university to have its own historic civil rights trail marker to commemorate its...