Middle College At N.C. A&T Renamed For A&T Four To Honor Sit-In Movement
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...
Young Activist Who Became Her High School’s First Black Female Valedictorian Is Heading To...
A talented young scholar who is passionate about social justice is heading to Howard University! Learn more about Soraya Chanterelle, who is the first...
Excess $10K Raised For Ida B. Wells Statue To Become Rust College Scholarships
Amid plans for her to be honored on Beale Street in Memphis, the legacy of writer and icon Ida B. Wells is extending into...
Rev. Jesse Jackson Awarded With Legion d’Honneur By French President Emmanuel Macron
Reverend Jesse Jackson was honored in Paris today with one of France's highest-ranking awards for his lifetime of work in civil rights. Learn why...
Civil Rights Activist And Author Anthony J. Harris Joins PVAMU Faculty
Top educators like Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nahesi Coates continue to join the esteemed ranks of HBCU faculty, and now Anthony J. Harris, Ed.D. is...
Dr. Karida Brown Named Director Of Fisk’s John Lewis Center For Social Justice
Fisk University's John Lewis Center For Social Justice has a new leader, and she's a powerhouse! The hiring of Dr. Karida Brown as the...
Joyce Beatty Speaks On “Disparities of Treatment” After Recent Arrest
On Thursday Central State University alumna Joyce Beatty was arrested while fighting for voting rights, and now she's sounding off about her experience. Learn...
Two With Civil Rights Veterans With HBCU Connections Honored With Medals of Freedom
A former Fisk University student and a close liaison to John Lewis are among several leaders recently honored with Presidential Medals of Freedom. Learn...
Alabama State University Renames Building For Civil Rights Icon
Alabama State University is honoring the right side of history, renaming a building after a civil rights icon after it was stripped of the...
Alabama State Dedicates Jo Ann Robinson Hall, Removes Klan member’s Name From Dorm
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...
Celebrities, Activists In The HBCU Community Sound Off About Derek Chauvin Sentencing
Since that fateful day on May 25, 2020, world has been fighting for justice in the name of George Floyd. His callous murder sparked...
Scholarship Honoring Freddie Gray Established At Coppin State University
The story and untimely death of Freddie Gray still sends chills through our spines. Now students who attended Gray's high school will be supported...
Morgan State Archivist Reflects On Juneteenth As The Federal Holiday Approaches
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...
17 Family Members of Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Visit Alabama State University
The life of Ahmaud Arbery and all he stands for came to life when his family came in full force to the campus of...
Judge Who Lead Desegregation Case Involving 5 NC HBCUs To Retire
It's hardly surprising, but years ago several public colleges and universities, including HBCUs, were almost hindered from receiving state funds. In fact, it was...
Civil Rights Leader Gloria Richardson Passes Away
Known for her activism and for famously pushing a National Guardsman's bayonet out her way, Gloria Richardson was a powerhouse. For years she fought...
Civil Rights Lawyer Lee Merritt Officially Launches Campaign For Texas Attorney General
Morehouse College alum and civil rights lawyer Lee Merritt has announced his run for Texas Attorney General! The lawyer has worked on key cases...
Fayetteville State University Community Members Are Pushing For Historic Civil Rights Honor
Many in the Fayetteville State University community are seeking for the university to have its own historic civil rights trail marker to commemorate its...
