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Fisk & American Baptist Alumni, Congressman John Lewis Sit-in On House Floor Over Gun...

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Democrats literally sat down on the floor of the House chamber on Wednesday — and forced the House into a temporary recess — as...

Hampton Alum Appointed Virginia Secretary of Education

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Hampton, Va. -  Hampton University alumna Dr. Dietra Trent, Deputy Secretary of Education, has been appointed to serve as Virginia’s Secretary of Education by...

Here’s The Full Text Of Obama’s National HBCUs Week Statement

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President Barack Obama released a proclamation on Friday declaring October 23 through October 29, 2016, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. You can read...

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Releases Fact Sheet On Strategy For HBCUs

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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...

Walking a controversial line: Do black people support Obama because he’s black?

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Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the...
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How A JCSU Rapper Shaped Tom Steyer’s $125B HBCU Policy

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“I been on the move I been on the grind I been winnin’ big Puttin’ in the time”  Jeremiah Chapman, a graduate of JCSU, originally shared this story...

Morehouse College Grad Shaun King Says ‘White Jesus’ Statues Should Come Down

Morehouse College graduate Shaun King isn't playing when he said on Monday that it's time for anything resembling “white Jesus” to be expunged from...

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces She Will Not Seek Reelection

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In what she is calling a "very difficult decision," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has shared her decision to not seek reelection. Although Atlanta has...

Bill to Boost Cybersecurity Job Training at HBCUs Signed into Law

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There will be more HBCU talent in the cybersecurity field thanks to the passing of a new bill! Learn more in the release by...

Florida’s Anti-Diversity Bill May Pose a Threat to Black Sororities And Fraternities

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The House Bill 999 (HB 999) is targeting DEI efforts on Florida's public college campuses and poses a threat to collegiate Black Greek Letter organizations.

Warren Buffett Claps Back to Donald Trump’s Debate Remarks

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In Sunday night's second presidential debate, republican party candidate Donald Trump made several remarks attempting to shed light on his opponent Hillary Clinton being...

CBC Members Launch Tour To Mobilize HBCU Students

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have launched a tour of black colleges and universities around the country, hoping to mobilize students, listen to their...

Tuskegee Grad Marilyn Mosby: ‘We Do Not Believe That Freddie Gray Killed Himself’

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Marilyn Mosby was right to bring charges against the officers involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest. We remember Mosby triumphantly coming to aid of the...

Morehouse Alumnus Jamal Simmons Named As Kamala Harris’ New Communications Director

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Jamal Simmons, a Morehouse College graduate, has been chosen by Howard University alumna Kamala Harris to be her new communications director! Get the full...

Kamala Harris Likely To Announce Run for President

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SAN DIEGO - It appears Senator, Howard University Alum Kamala Harris will seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president, CBS reported Thursday. CBS reported sources saying Harris...

Joe Biden Speaks at Howard University Commencement Ceremony

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President Joe Biden addresses white supremacy and racism while delivering the commencement address at Howard University.

TSU Employee Turned Away From Polls: a Letter From Robert Hoggard

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A Tennessee State University employee attempted to use her state-issued employee photo ID to vote yesterday and was turned away. The rules and regulations...

Barack And Michelle Obama Partner With Spotify To Produce Exclusive Podcast

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Barack and Michelle Obama recently partnered with Spotify to produce podcasts that will cover an array of their favorite topics with the goal of...