Civil Rights Leader And Double HBCU Graduate Darryl Owens Passes Away
Darryl Owens, a graduate of Central State University and Howard University, has passed away. Get the full story from Andrew Wolfson and contributors Phillip...
Ed Gainey Officially Sworn In As First Black Mayor Of Pittsburgh
Morgan State University alumnus Ed Gainey has solidified his place in history today! Get the full story from Madeline Bartos at KDKA-TV below.
Ed Gainey made history...
Mary McLeod Bethune Statue To Replace Confederate Statue at the Capitol
A statue of Mary McLeod Bethune, a founder of Bethune-Cookman University, is heading to the Capitol after being toured in places like Florida. Get...
President Biden Joins Rep. Jim Clyburn At South Carolina State University Commencement
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...
Stacey Abrams Announces Plan To Run For Georgia Governor
Spelman College alumna and political powerhouse Stacey Abrams recently announced her plan to run for the upcoming Georgia governor seat! Learn more in the...
International Law Firm Dedicates Fellowship, Library At Howard In Honor Of Alumnus Vernon Jordan
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
After a grueling lawsuit on behalf of Maryland HBCUs that lasted over a decade, HBCUs and nonprofits all over the country will receive funds...
VUU Alumnus Nadarius Clark Makes History Two Ways With Virginia House Of Delegates Win
Virginia Union University graduate Nadarius Clark has made history both as a Black man and as a young man by winning the seat of...
Morgan State Alumnus Ed Gainey Elected As First Black Mayor Of Pittsburgh
Ed Gainey has made history as the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he has roots at Morgan State University! Get the full...
U.S. Marshall, Police Officer Indicted In 2016 Death of Tuskegee Student Shot 76 Times
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
Many in the Fayetteville State University community are seeking for the university to have its own historic civil rights trail marker to commemorate its...
SCSU Mourns Colin Powell, A Leader Who Left Departing Graduates With Valuable Advice
The South Carolina State University community is mourning Colin Powell, and reflecting on a man that once gave graduates sound advice during a commencement....
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Fact Sheet On Strategy For HBCUs
The Biden-Harris Administration is setting the record straight on its historic investments and support for HBCUs and we're all ears. The White House has...
New Campaign To Support HBCU Students On Journey To Voter Rights Advocacy
For decades, HBCU students have been at the forefront of the voter rights movement. Through protesting they have combated racism, voter suppression, and more...
Morehouse College Graduate Nick Brown Becomes First Black U.S. Attorney In Washington State
After much buildup and anticipation, Morehouse College alumnus Nick Brown has been chosen to lead Western Washington as their new U.S. Attorney. His appointment...
NJ Gov Taps Oakwood University Graduate To Lead New Diversity Office
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy chose the perfect candidate to lead when he created the new Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in...
Philadelphia Councilmember Hopes HBCUs Can Help Fill City’s Numerous Police Department Openings
Philadelphia Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. is hoping Pennsylvania's HBCU graduates will support Philadelphia Police Department. Get the full story about a potential pipeline with...
Dillard Director Dr. Ashraf Esmail Talks Missing People Of Color, Slain Southern Student
The recent disappearance and later discovery of murder victim Gabby Petito has captured the nation, and the coverage on her case is causing pain...
