Civil Rights & Social Justice

TSU has been subjected to incredible levels of scrutiny–which bore no fruit—and wrongfully labeled as financially reckless.  The post Attack On HBCUs: Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls Out ‘Bait-And-Switch’ At Tennessee State University appeared first on NewsOne.

Just a day after Wagner College made NCAA history, the team’s been one upped by an HBCU. Grambling State University has won its first NCAA tournament game after defeating the fellow 16-seeded Montana State Bobcats. However, it wasn’t an easy win in a game that included a forced overtime. The Tigers trailed by as much […]

March Madness 2024 is officially underway, and even on the first day, we saw a nail-biting finish. It all began with Wagner—marking the school’s first-ever appearance in the tourney—taking on HBCU Howard. While Wagner continued to make history as it became its first-ever win, it wasn’t easy. Wagner led most of the night, but with […]

One of the most impactful shows on Black culture is coming back. The cast of A Different World is reuniting for a 2024 HBCU tour. As reported by People, the stars behind the popular 1990s sitcom are joining forces to shine a much-needed light on historically black colleges and universities. Darryl M. Bell (Ronald “Ron” Johnson), […]

Morgan State University has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with acclaimed director Spike Lee to kickstart students’ careers in the film industry.

Video recorded inside the historic Morehouse College chapel purports to show a student removing an Israel flag hanging before he was publicly scolded by a professor. The post Morehouse Student Removes Israel Flag From Campus Chapel In Viral Video appeared first on NewsOne.

Musical ensembles and choirs at HBCUs continue to train the next generations of Black musicians, showcasing talent on some of the biggest stages in the world.  The post Best In Black: 15 HBCU Choir Performances That Showcase Extraordinary Talent appeared first on Black America Web.

In Episode 4, Jackson State soccer forward Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the highs and lows that led her to JSU. The post SZN Opener: Jackson State Forward Kendyl Terrell Opens Up About Grief, Uplifting Black Girls in Soccer & More appeared first on NewsOne.

Byron Perkins, a defensive back at Hampton University, is entering the 2024 NFL Draft. The post Byron Perkins, First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player, Is Entering 2024 NFL Draft appeared first on NewsOne.

The SZN Opener podcast welcomes Sundiata Anderson, defensive lineman at Grambling State University and HBCU NFL draft prospect. The post ‘SZN Opener’ S2 Episode 1: Grambling State Defensive End Sundiata Anderson Reps HBCU Football appeared first on NewsOne.

(Black PR Wire) Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. This is a momentous occasion for VSU, as it is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate. The […]

According to police authorities, an unidentified suspect was captured after a former employee shot and killed another employee Monday morning. PVAMU police reported the incident happened approximately at 9:30 a.m. They discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim’s identity has not been released yet. PVAMU staff performed “life-saving measures” until EMS arrived, but […] The post 1 dead in Prairie View A&M Shooting appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.