Civil Rights

Beyonce Seeks Justice for George Floyd; Sign Petition

Multi-talented megastar Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is using her platform to aid in the demand of justice for George Floyd. In her latest Instagram post,...

Six Atlanta Police Officers Charged After Dragging HBCU Students From Vehicle

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6 ATLANTA POLICE OFFICERS CHARGED AFTER VIOLENTLY DRAGGING HBCU STUDENTS FROM THEIR VEHICLE Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced criminal charges against the officers...

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'...

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 To Honor John Lewis’ Legacy And Get Into Good Trouble

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John Lewis was the type of leader who was so impactful that even after his passing, he will continue to live in all of us. In his 80 years, he changed millions of lives and the future of the United States of America, forever. We send heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

Norfolk State Aims To Produce More Minority Lawyers With New 6-Year Program

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Through a new partnership with Appalachian School of Law, Norfolk State University is helping students dedicated to law accomplish their dreams in 6 years!...

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...

The First Class Of Lincoln University’s Police Academy Set To Graduate

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Lincoln University made headlines with its creation of a police training academy on campus. Now, a class of 9 students are set to graduate...

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...

Baltimore Police Department Unveils New Internship Program With Local HBCUs

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A new Baltimore Police Department program has been designed to cultivate talent from two nearby HBCUs. Learn more in the story by Nick Fenley...

NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Represents Black Lives Matter

As the world unites for racial justice and collectively expresses its discontent following the racist murder of 46-year-old George Floyd, Bubba Wallace takes a...

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...

All The Ways PVAMU Alumna Sandra Bland Has Changed The World Since Her Passing

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It's been 6 years since Sandra Bland's death, and in that time her story has unfolded, with many questions still unanswered. However, in that...

Prairie View A&M University Holds Silent Vigil In Honor Of George Floyd

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) joins the list of Black organizations, communities and businesses that are recognizing the state of our country following the...

VSU Announces the Nation’s First HBCU Center for Policing Leadership and Social Justice

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Virginia State University is making history by establishing the nation's first HBCU Center for Policing Leadership and Social Justice! Learn more about it in...

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...

Dillard Director Dr. Ashraf Esmail Talks Missing People Of Color, Slain Southern Student

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The recent disappearance and later discovery of murder victim Gabby Petito has captured the nation, and the coverage on her case is causing pain...