Malone Silver, currently the Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance at Jackson State University (JSU), has been appointed as a member of the Division I Legislative Committee, marking a significant role within the NCAA governance str ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:43AM
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track earlier this year. Howard University was selected as one ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:33AM
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Carrie Everett, a sophomore at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), recently won the title of Miss North Carolina, securing her place as the state's representative in the upcoming Miss America pageant. Hailing from Johnston County, Everett's vic ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:13AM
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The pilot program at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) is designed to address the need for diverse voices in screenwriting, particularly from historically underrepresented communities such as Hispanic and Black populations. This initiative bridges the gap betw ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 1:11PM
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Shaqir O'Neal, son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and a former forward at Texas Southern University, has announced his transfer to Florida A&M University. Standing at 6'7" and weighing 201 pounds, Shaqir was regarded as a three-star prospect i ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 12:29PM
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The proposed multibillion-dollar settlement aimed at transforming college sports into a professional model remains in a state of uncertainty following a challenge by Houston Christian University (HCU), which has yet to be fully finalized or filed. At ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 11:54AM
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Delaware State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement organized its 14th annual HBCU Philanthropy Symposium from June 30 to July 3 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The four-day event brought t ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 11:38AM
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The Forbes article examines a notable trend amidst a nationwide decline in college enrollments: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing a remarkable surge in both applications and enrollments. This trend not only defies ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 11:19AM
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Logan Stout has been appointed as the new head baseball coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), announced by Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson. This appointment marks a significant moment for UAPB, an HBCU ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 11:09AM
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David C. Driskell's assertion in the HBO documentary "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" underscores the profound impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on African-American art. Throughout history, when mainstream institution ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 1:14PM
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At the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, a prominent panel titled "EFOC 2024: The HBCU To Hollywood Discussion Highlighted The Power Of Connection" brought together distinguished HBCU alumni Lance Gross, Terrence J, Luke Lawal, and Jahliel Thurman. T ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 12:58PM
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Vice President Kamala Harris has maintained a busy schedule, attending the Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Boule in Dallas before speaking at the 30th Annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. At the ESSENCE Festival, she participated in the Global Bl ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 12:19PM
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The Skyview Golf Tournament, established in 1960 exclusively for Black golfers, holds a unique place in golfing history as the longest-running Black-owned and operated professional tournament in the United States. Initially created to provide opportu ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 12:01PM
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Former Bethune-Cookman University track and field standouts Sade McCreath and Monae’ Nichols have secured their spots to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking a significant milestone in their athletic careers.
Sade McCreath, orig ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 11:42AM
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Miya Bailey, a renowned tattoo artist and visionary gallery owner, exhibits unwavering concentration as he meticulously tattoos a client’s leg within the intimate confines of City of Ink, located above his inaugural contemporary art hub, Peter Stre ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2024 at 10:56AM
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Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers, is set to undergo extensive renovations following the Charlotte City Council's approval of an $800 million plan. This initiative secures the Panthers' presence in Charlotte through 2045, w ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 5:02PM
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Ny Langley, a senior basketball standout from Greenville, North Carolina, is set to showcase her talents at Harlem's iconic Rucker Park during the HBCU All Star Dream Classic on August 10. Representing Virginia Union University, Langley has earned a ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 1:19PM
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Stillman College's athletics program has embarked on a transformative journey by joining the newly rebranded Historically Black Colleges & Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), effective July 1, 2024. This move marks a pivotal moment for Stillma ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 1:06PM
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Jeskell "Skell" Creecy, an alumna of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), has gained prominence online with her "Fit Check" series, which highlights diverse and vibrant fashion trends from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Creec ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 12:47PM
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The 10-member HBCU All-Star basketball squad recently concluded a groundbreaking international tour in France, marking a significant milestone in their history. Guided by founder Travis Williams and esteemed HBCU head coach Cy Alexander, the team com ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 11:53AM
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The recent surge in applications and enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), exemplified by institutions such as Hampton University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Howard University, signifies a ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2024 at 11:39AM
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In May 2020, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, students at Morehouse and Spelman Colleges respectively, were driving through Atlanta during a curfew imposed amidst nationwide protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The situ ...
Posted Thursday, July 4th 2024 at 1:57PM
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Dena Freeman-Patton, Morgan State University’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series (FCS) Oversight Committee for a term concluding on June 30, 2028. In thi ...
Posted Thursday, July 4th 2024 at 1:16PM
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Brenda McKinney, a standout women's basketball player at Grambling State University, has initiated a federal lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging racial discrimination within its Academic Performance Program (APP). McKinney's lawsuit seeks to represent ...
Posted Thursday, July 4th 2024 at 12:12PM
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The inaugural "HBCU Presidents Classic," hosted by the Defender Network, celebrated Black excellence and HBCU pride, focusing on Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas Southern University (TSU). The event featured a dynamic dialogue moderated ...
Posted Thursday, July 4th 2024 at 11:12AM
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