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Megan Thee Stallion Donates $25K To HBCU

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares donated $25,000 to advance Bennett College’s entrepreneurship program.
by Brandee Sanders
04.03.21
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Prairie View A&M Launches Toni Morrison Writing Program

Prairie View A&M University launched a writing program inspired by literary giant Toni Morrison’s legacy.
by Brandee Sanders
03.28.21
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Spelman College Sets Historic Admissions Application Record

Spelman College recently hit a major milestone with the highest application pool in the all-women HBCU’s 140-year history.
by Brandee Sanders
03.27.21
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Black Scholar Makes History At West Virginia University

For the first time in West Virginia University’s 154-year history, a Black woman has been elected as student body president.
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.21
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3 Black Women Who Are Breaking Barriers

Highlighting three Black women, Maia Chaka, Felecia M. Nave and Mia Schultz, who are breaking barriers and choosing to challenge…
by Anoa Changa
03.08.21
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign
Howard Receives $4.9M Grant For Music Business Center

Howard University has received a $4.9 million endowment for the creation of a music business center.
by NewsOne Staff
03.07.21
Houston Rockets v Chicago Bulls
Russell Westbrook To Open Schools In Los Angeles

NBA star Russell Westbrook is opening a middle school and high school in Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
02.28.21
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Morehouse Alum Launches Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

24-year-old entrepreneur Bryce Thompson launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for HBCU students.
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
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Principal Works At Walmart To Aid Disadvantaged Students

North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby works night shifts at Walmart to support students at his school who are…
by NewsOne Staff
02.08.21
The 2017 Howard University Commencement Ceremony
Hate Crimes Caused Uptick In HBCU Enrollment

As state-level hate crimes ticked upwards during Trump's presidency, a new study reveals Black students enrolled at historically Black colleges…
by Charise Frazier
02.04.21
Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks
Vince Carter Launches Youth Scholarship Program

NBA legend Vince Carter has launched a scholarship program for youth.
by NewsOne Staff
01.31.21
The 2017 Howard University Commencement Ceremony
Report Highlights HBCUs In The Biden-Harris Agenda

Moving beyond rhetoric and aspirations, a report by the Center for the Study of HBCUs provides the Biden-Harris administration with…
by Anoa Changa
01.27.21
23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Arrivals
Pharrell Williams Launches Tech Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youth

Pharrell Williams has launched a tech entrepreneurship initiative for youth.
by NewsOne Staff
01.23.21
Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving Covers Tuition For HBCU Students

NBA star Kyrie Irving covered tuition costs for students at Lincoln University.
by NewsOne Staff
01.02.21
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Portrait of billionaire philanthrop
Robert F. Smith To Open STEAM Education School

Businessman Robert F. Smith is opening a STEAM education school in Denver.
by NewsOne Staff
12.27.20
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Stephen And Ayesha Curry Donate Books To Students

Stephen and Ayesha Curry donated thousands of books to students in Oakland.
by NewsOne Staff
12.27.20
Made In America - Day 1
Meek Mill, Nonprofit Team Up For Gift-Giving Initiative

Rapper Meek Mill donated $30,000 to provide gifts for students and their families during the holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
12.26.20
2020 E! People's Choice Awards - Red Carpet
Tiffany Haddish Creates Internship For Foster Children

Tiffany Haddish has teamed up with the nonprofit Ready to Succeed to launch an internship program for foster youth.
by NewsOne Staff
12.21.20
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Universal Music Group Starts Program For HBCU Students

Universal Music Group has joined forces with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the creation of an internship program designed…
by NewsOne Staff
11.23.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Tennessee Teen Makes History At Clark Atlanta University

#BlackGirlMagic: Emory Pruitt—a 16-year-old from Tennessee—made history by becoming the youngest student to attend Clark Atlanta University.
by NewsOne Staff
11.22.20
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