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Howard University Alum Paves the Way for People of Color to Become Prosecutors
In Justice My Way, Martinis Jackson chronicles his life-changing experience serving as a black prosecutor in Washington, D.C. Martinis offers readers an opportunity to experience the criminal justice
McDonald's awards $20,000 in scholarships to students at Florida A&M University's homecoming
McDonald’s has a longstanding relationship with HBCUs and is proud to offer opportunities to outstanding students for their dedication to school and community. Over the weekend the legendary brand awa
Butler Wins Individually, Aggie Men HBCU Challenge Again
North Carolina A&T women’s senior G’Jasmyne Butler won her second consecutive race as she claimed first place at the Robert Shumake HBCU Challenge Saturday morning in 5k cross country action at the
International opportunities for Texas Southern University students to be discussed with Peace Corps
When Jacquita Johnson graduated from Texas Southern University with a degree in health administration in 2017, she knew that being a change agent – and improving people’s lives – was in her future. Sh
FAMU Captures HBCU Invitational Golf Classic title
The Florida A&M University men’s golf team captured the 2019 HBCU Invitational Golf Classic on Saturday at the Summergrove Golf Club after firing a two-day total of 576. The Rattlers dominated the event, winning by seven strokes over Prairie View A&M. The Rattlers shot an even-par 576. Mulbe
Protecting the Future of HBCUs
By Gabrielle Darko • Spelman Contributor “I encourage everyone to pay attention to the issues that matter to you, from jobs and the economy, to education and our schools, to criminal justice reform. Whatever it is that you care about, make sure you use your voice.” Those words were spoken by
Register for the CIAA 2020 Spades Tournament Challenge!
by CarolinaWeekly CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams considers spades a part of the HBCU and African-American community across the country. SCW file photo CHARLOTTE – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced a partnership with PremiumSpades that will bring an officially
Alabama A&M gets funding for new event center, campus renovations
The 30-year, $70 million loan is from the U.S. Department of Education. Posted By: Ashley Thusius Alabama A&M University has secured funding to construct an event center, continue renovations
Attend the New Storytellers: Summer Institute for Digital Ethnic Studies at The University of Nebraska
We are pleased to announce that the University of Nebraska Lincoln is accepting applications for our annual New Storytellers: Summer Institute for Digital Ethnic Studies. This innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative two-week program will bring together scholars from Minority Serving Institu
Former National Teamer Dax Hill Now Channeling His Competitive Fire as a Coach
As a basketball and swimming star in high school, Dax Hill had his pick of colleges and sports. Because swimming always came first, he signed with the University of Texas before learning that UC Sant
Record crowd takes in thriller as FAMU-Southern lives up to the hype
FAMU and Southern was highly anticipated after a seven-year hiatus. And the game did not disappoint. Image courtesy of Vaughn Wilson There are rivals that are rivals because you are close. There
Hennessy and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Accepting Applications for the Hennessy Fellows Program
The Thurgood Marshall College and Hennessy launched a new HBCU graduate student program called Hennessy Fellows. Thanks to a $10 million investment from Hennessy over the next ten years, TMCF will select 10 high-achieving, high-potential HBCU graduate students and provide soft skill resources, corpo
Alcorn State University to officially retire the late Steve McNair's jersey
Alcorn to officially retire No. 9 jersey on Steve “Air II” McNair Day October 26, partners with McNair Family to host Celebrating the Legacy endowment gala. In celebration of the legacy of NFL and
N.C. A&T Remains No. 1 Public HBCU, Ranked Among National Universities in U.S. News
N.C. A&T Remains No. 1 Public HBCU, Ranked Among National Universities in U.S. News EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2019) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University moved up in th