American Slave Descendent Sues Harvard Over Earliest Photos Of African Slaves

Harvard Braces For Slavery Photos Lawsuit

A court ruled Harvard can be sued for profiting from photos of a woman's enslaved ancestors.
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
06.29.22
51st NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals

Actress Yara Shahidi Earns Degree From Harvard University

Actress Yara Shahidi has graduated from Harvard University.
by Brandee Sanders
05.28.22
Al Gore Nominated for President of Harvard University

Harvard Proposes HBCU Partnerships To Atone For Slavery

Harvard University, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college with an endowment of over $50 billion, will partner with HBCUs and…
by Donovan Dooley
04.28.22
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 20 Princeton at Harvard

Black Girl Duo Wins Harvard Debate Competition

Atlanta teenagers Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton became the first Black girl duo to win Harvard University's debate competition.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
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Cornel Rips Harvard University In Letter Of Resignation

Cornel West made his disdain for Harvard University crystal clear with no uncertain terms in a public letter of resignation…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Queen Latifah Receives Harvard DuBois Medal

Cornel West: Harvard Reversed Tenure Stance After Criticism

Cornel West said Harvard University was "open to a tenure review" only after there was negative publicity surrounding its decision…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.30.21
2016 Summer TCA Tour - Day 3

Cornel West Leaves Harvard After Tenure Controversy

Noted and academic Cornel West has made good on his threat to leave Harvard University after he publicly called out…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.30.21
2018 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony

Harvard Denying Cornel West Tenure Is 'Disrespectful'

Noted academic and activist Cornel West has threatened to leave Harvard University in part because he said the renowned institution…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
Noah Harris is the first Black man to be president of Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council elected by the school’s student body.

Mississippi Scholar Noah Harris Makes Harvard U History

Noah Harris was recently appointed to become president of Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council, making him the first Black man to…
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
Harvard University

International Students Fearful Of University Campus Closures

International and low-income students are concerned as colleges and universities implement plans in light of the coronavirus, which includes campus…
by A. Woods
10.08.21
Harvard Police Accused Of Excessive Force Against Homeless Black Men

Harvard Officer Accused Of Brutality Against Black Men

The student government lists demands.
by Royce Dunmore
10.08.21
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachussetts, Usa

Black Teens Win Big At Harvard Debate Tournament

Black Atlanta scholars took home the title at Harvard University’s annual debate competition.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Harvard University Campus

Harvard University Rewards Flint Water Crisis Governor

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a prime suspect in the deadly Flint Water Crisis, was being rewarded by Harvard University…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Profile shoot of Ruth J Simmons - President Of Brown University Of America

HBCU President Takes Stand In High-Profile Case

Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons took the stand on behalf of Harvard University in affirmative action admissions trial.
by nigelroberts1
10.30.18
2018 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony

Harvard University Honors Colin Kaepernick

Harvard University awarded Colin Kaepernick with the W.E.B. Du Bois medal on Thursday.
by NewsOne Staff
10.14.18
The Campus of Harvard University

Black Women Making History At Harvard

For the first time in Harvard University’s history, four of the institution’s schools will be led by African-American women.
by NewsOne Staff
08.05.18
Harvard University Black Commencement

How Harvard's Affirmative Action Case Affects Black Students

The school is under the racial microscope.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.13.18
Harvard University Black Commencement

Feds: Man Threatened To Kill Black Harvard Students

Federal charges have been filed.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.11.18
US-POLITICS-OBAMA

Former Morehouse President Joins Harvard’s Faculty

Former Morehouse College president John S. Wilson will serve as a senior adviser and strategist for Harvard’s diversity and inclusion…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.18
The Campus of Harvard University

25 Black Teens Selected For Harvard’s Summer Residency

25 Black Atlanta teens were selected to join Harvard University’s distinguished summer residency program.
by NewsOne Staff
01.21.18