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The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.
-JAMES BALDWIN
Baltimore native Imani Robinson’s short film to be shown at Cannes Film Festival
Imani Robinson always knew she wanted to act. She just never knew how far it would take her. With roles on several HBO shows, including...
May 17, 20233 min read
Philadelphia's Mann Center to host its first HBCU festival
Teens, college students and adults will have an opportunity to experience the academic offerings, history and pride of Historically Black...
May 16, 20233 min read
Five HBCU running backs to watch during the 2023 football season
Continuing our series of highlighting some of the top returning HBCU players at each position that fans should watch out for in the...
May 12, 20233 min read
HBCU marching band movie earns showcase nomination
The documentary “National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” has been nominated for the 2023 American Black Film...
May 11, 20233 min read
HBCUs in spotlight as MLB eyes Black American talent
Major League Baseball, hoping to reverse a talent drain of African American players, is backing the Black College World Series for the...
May 10, 20232 min read
Why Alabama A&M turned down a $1 million classic deal
Alabama A&M University turned some heads last month when it decided not to sign a key contract regarding the Magic City Classic. AAMU...
May 9, 20232 min read
Mary J. Blige And Pepsi Launch ‘Strength Of A Woman’ HBCU Scholarship
Mary J. Blige and Pepsi have announced a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) scholarship with the return of the Strength Of...
May 6, 20232 min read
One-third of HBCU football programs miss NCAA APR mark
The latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) numbers are out and only one HBCU football program — Howard University — is meeting the national...
May 4, 20232 min read
HBCUs get donations 178 times lower than Ivy League: study
The average historically Black college and university received 178 times less funding from foundations than the average Ivy League school...
May 2, 20233 min read
Stillman College Wins Nation’s Top Academic Contest for HBCUs
For the first time in history, Stillman College brought home a national title from the Honda Campus All-Star’s Challenge (HCASC). The...
May 1, 20232 min read
National Battle of the Bands Documentary Celebrates HBCU Marching Bands at 2023 American Black Film
Webber Marketing is proud to announce that its film, "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands," has been chosen as...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
The outrage, frustration and emotional trauma Jahi Jones felt as he watched video of police murdering George Floyd three years ago...
Apr 26, 20235 min read
Hampton to open season in Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic
Hampton football's 2023 season will start off with a bang on a big HBCU stage. The Pirates will take on Grambling State on September 2 in...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic with GSU and Hampton University Set for Sept 2 at Red Bull Arena
The City of Newark and event planner KBS Sports Strategies will host the inaugural Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic, with Grambling State...
Apr 24, 20234 min read
'American Idol' winner Fantasia is officially a student at Central State University
"American Idol" winner Fantasia is going from singer to college student. Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, the Season 3 winner of the singing...
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Big Freedia and ‘Queen Charlotte’ Bounce It Out at Xavier University’s Spring Waltz
In celebration of “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” HBCU students marked their own Regency era by releasing their royal wiggle...
Apr 20, 20234 min read
HBCU Day celebrated at Louisiana State Capitol
Happy HBCU Day here in Louisiana! A day that was created with House Resolution 38 by state Rep. Jason Hughes, to honor all six...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Jackson State football loses top rusher Sy’Veon Wilkerson to portal
Sy’Veon Wilkerson came to Jackson State football to play for Deion Sanders, and it looks like he won’t be playing for JSU in the...
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Amazon Music, Recording Academy Collab to Benefit HBCU Students
For the third consecutive year, The Recording Academy®'s Black Music Collective and Amazon music are teaming up to provide HBCUs...
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Morris College celebrating 115 years of educating Black students, giving back to Sumter community
Morris College is celebrating 115 years of educating Black students in Sumter and giving back to the community with a luncheon and...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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