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Kamala Harris’ Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Celebrates New Face Of Political Power

Kamala Harris’ Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Celebrates New Face Of Political Power
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is celebrating Kamala Harris, one of its members, for her historic election as the next vice president of the Un...
Posted in 2020 election, 2020 elections, alpha kappa alpha, black voices, HBCU, joe biden, kamala harris, sorority, vice president

Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donates 160 million to HBCUs

Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donates 160 million to HBCUs
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated millions of her personal wealth to historically Black colleges and universi...
Posted in amazon, black colleges, black universities, hbcu, jeff bezos, mackenzie scott, philanthropist, philanthropy

Here's Which University Won $25,000 in Young Thug's 'Hot' Battle of the Bands Challenge

Here's Which University Won $25,000 in Young Thug's 'Hot' Battle of the Bands Challenge
Florida A&M University's Marching 100 got quite the surprise before they depart for the Honda Battle of the Bands competition in Atlanta this ...
Posted in battle of the bands, drumline, famu, florida, florida A&M university, hbcu, tallahassee, young thug

Young Thug and Kevin Liles Announce $25,000 Contest for HBCU Bands

Young Thug and Kevin Liles Announce $25,000 Contest for HBCU Bands
Most people who’ve attended a historically black college or university (HBCU) or have been to one of their sporting events have probably enjoyed t...
Posted in hbcu, hip hop music, hip hop news, kevin liles, marching band, music, young thug

Pastor of Atlanta Church That Kanye Donated to Redirects Funds Over Trump Comments

Pastor of Atlanta Church That Kanye Donated to Redirects Funds Over Trump Comments
Atlanta's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church plans to redirect a donation made by Kanye West to nearby Morris Brown College.  West held a pop-up ...
Posted in atlanta, church, donald trump, hbcu, hip hop artist, hip hop news, jamal bryant, kanye west, maga, religion

Oprah Winfrey makes surprise $13 million donation to Morehouse College

Oprah Winfrey makes surprise $13 million donation to Morehouse College
Oprah Winfrey announced Monday that she's donating millions of dollars to Morehouse College, making her gifts to the school the largest endowment ...
Posted in black excellence, black men, education, HBCU, morehouse college, oprah winfrey, OWN, philanthropy, scholarship, university

JEMELE HILL SUGGESTS BLACK ATHLETES LEAVE WHITE COLLEGES TO ATTEND HBCUS

JEMELE HILL SUGGESTS BLACK ATHLETES LEAVE WHITE COLLEGES TO ATTEND HBCUS
Sports journalist Jemele Hill has sparked controversy over her recent article in The Atlantic encouraging black college athletes to attend histori...
Posted in basketball, college, football, hbcu, ncaa, sports, student athlete, university

Howard University Will Revitalize Golf Teams Thanks To Steph Curry Sponsorship

Howard University Will Revitalize Golf Teams Thanks To Steph Curry Sponsorship
NBA star Stephen Curry announced plans Monday to sponsor the previously discontinued golf teams at the historically Black Howard University. Curr...
Posted in golf, hbcu, howard university, NBA, sports, steph curry

4 students shot at block party near Clark Atlanta University

4 students shot at block party near Clark Atlanta University
Four college students were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd of 200 people outside a library near Clark Atlanta University and then e...
Posted in atlanta, Clark Atlanta university, gun violence, hbcu, shooting

FAMU’s Tradition of Unapologetic Blackness and Activism Set Andrew Gillum on a Political Path

FAMU’s Tradition of Unapologetic Blackness and Activism Set Andrew Gillum on a Political Path
One of the rising stars in the Democratic Party credits the traditions instilled at his alma mater, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University...
Posted in andrew gillum, FAMU, florida A&M, hbcu, politics and government, rattlers, tallahassee

Billionaire Philanthropist Vows To Pay Off Morehouse College Grads’ Student Debt

Billionaire Philanthropist Vows To Pay Off Morehouse College Grads’ Student Debt
  Try as they might, it’s doubtful most commencement speakers make a lasting impression on their listeners. But billionaire Robert F. Smith made...
Posted in commencement, education, graduation, hbcu, morehouse college, robert F. smith, student debt

Netflix Just Teased ‘Homecoming’ And Beyoncé Fans Are Losing It

Netflix Just Teased ‘Homecoming’ And Beyoncé Fans Are Losing It
Netflix on Sunday announced that “Homecoming,” reportedly about Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festiva...
Posted in beyonce, documentary, hbcu, netflix, streaming service