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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JULY 19 adidas Gauntlet Finale

Docuseries To Explore HBCU Basketball Phenom’s Journey

A docuseries about Howard University basketball standout Makur Maker is coming to Apple TV+.

by Brandee Sanders

05.11.21

Portrait of a female student in the classroom

North Carolina A&T Hits Historic Fundraising Milestone

North Carolina A&T State University logged a recording-breaking milestone in terms of fundraising.

by Brandee Sanders

05.08.21

Clark Atlanta University Unveils HBCU Executive Leadership Institute

Clark Atlanta University recently unveiled an initiative centered on recruiting future HBCU presidents.

by Brandee Sanders

04.24.21

Washington DC, Howard University campus sign

Howard Receives $1.59M Grant For Vaccination Efforts

Howard University has received a $1.59 million endowment to help with vaccination efforts in communities that have been hit hardest…

by Brandee Sanders

04.19.21

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

Celebrities Visit Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family"

Terrence J, Black-Owned Bank Launch Financial Literacy Drive

Terrence Jenkins and the Black-owned bank First Boulevard have joined forces to launch a financial literacy initiative for HBCU students.

by Brandee Sanders

03.28.21

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

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

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First Four

March Madness: HBCUs Make NCAA Tournament History

After taking a year off because of the pandemic, the 2021 NCAA Tournament made a triumphant return and got off…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

03.19.21

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

NBA To Donate Over $3M To HBCUs

The NBA has committed to donating over $3 million to HBCUs and COVID-19 relief efforts during the 2021 All-Star festivities.

by NewsOne Staff

03.06.21

Texas Struggles With Unprecedented Cold And Power Outages

Texas HBCUs Step Up During Historic Winter Storm

Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University, in particular, are making sure their students have access to the proper…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

02.19.21

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

Founder's Library at Howard University to be renovated

Howard University Cancels Remaining Basketball Season

The Howard University men's basketball team has canceled the remainder of its season because of health concerns over the COVID-19…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

02.09.21

Ex-Coach Claims HBCU All-Star Game Idea Was Stolen

Former basketball coach Travis L. Williams claims his idea for an HBCU All-Star game was stolen by a company affiliated…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

02.09.21

Honoring The Victims Of The Orangeburg Massacre

Three young Black men were killed on the campus of South Carolina State University on Feb. 8, 1968, during an…

by D.L. Chandler

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

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony

AKA's Declare Inauguration #KamalaHarrisDay

For many members, Harris represents an important milestone in the organization's history, becoming the first Black woman to hold the…

by Charise Frazier

01.20.21

Howard Drumline To Escort Harris, Biden After Swearing-In

The Howard University marching band's drumline will escort Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House during the virtual…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

01.19.21