President Barack Obama

Obama, Youngster From 'Hair Like Mine' Photo Reconnect

Jacob Philadelphia—the youngster featured in the memorable 'Hair Like Mine' photo with former President Barack Obama 13 years ago—received a…
by Brandee Sanders
05.28.22
2019 BET Hip Hop Awards - Show

Megan Thee Stallion Graduates From Houston HBCU

Houston rapper, Megan Thee Stallion can now add graduate to her long list of achievements.
by Shannon Dawson
12.12.21
President Barack Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Historically Black Hampton University

Obamas' Virtual College Graduation Will Honor HBCUs

The Obamas and LeBron James are making the 2020 class of HBCU graduates are not forgotten amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.30.21
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Delivers Commencement Address at Howard University

Why Don't More Rappers Give College Commencement Speeches?

While hip-hop is often viewed through its problematic elements, Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough explains why rap artists are ideal…
by Walter M. Kimbrough, President of Dillard University
04.29.21
2017 Stephan Weiss Apple Awards

‘You Embody What Makes America Great:’ Clinton Tells…

Hillary Clinton delivered the commencement speech for Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn Thursday, blasting Trump and his policies.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.08.17
It's official

63-Year-Old Father And Son Share Graduation Day Together

Ben Jeanty, 27, graduated with his father, Duvinson, a Haitian immigrant who drove an NJ Transit bus for more than…
by NewsOne Staff
05.30.17
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views

Morehouse College Honors 3 Valedictorians In Historic Commencement

For the first time in 132 years, Morehouse College has thee valedictorians. Each graduate earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, and…
by nigelroberts1
05.19.16
Graduation

This 99-Year-Old Woman Graduating From College Is All…

As graduation season continues, one college graduate is inspiring us all by getting her degree at the age of 99-years-old…
by Desire Thompson
04.17.21