The indescribable pride of attending a historically black college or university (HBCU) is deeply rooted. In 19th century, it was the only choice for black scholars wanting to further their education (as predominantly why institutions [PWIs] didn’t admit people of color). Now, HBCU’s are responsible for some of this nation’s most esteemed black doctors, lawyers, […]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At the Democratic National convention, former first lady Michelle Obama’s encouragement that people tap into their power to “do something” about injustices are still reverberating across the nation. Students at Howard University can recall a similar urgency last year when Barack and Michelle Obama presented Rustin, the Netflix biopic about Bayard Rustin, the architect of the August 28, 1963’s momentous […]
St. Augustine's University is facing a drop in enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, but is eager to rebuild better for the future.
Here’s a look at gospel artists who made a name for themselves in the classroom before they made a name for themselves in the spotlight.
The Tigers are coming to ice as Tennessee State University has announced that ice hockey will arrive at the HBCU in 2024.
A minor boy is responsible for a series of threats made against over 50 HBCUs, churches, and other institutions.
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated that HBCUs were "pioneers of school choice" Monday evening , ignoring the painful racism that barred Blacks from attending schools and having access to equal teaching.
The photo of Kellyanne Conway sitting with her feet on the oval office couch dominated the conversation on social media.
Presidents of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to press for funding and federal support Monday.
Plus, Muslim activists raise more than $70,000 to repair vandalized Jewish cemetery and viral photos show Black women simply unbothered by police intimidation.
Rev. William Barber spoke with Roland Martin about the massive effort to drive African-Americans to the polls to take part in early voting and cast their ballots on Election Day.
The Republican National Committee recently named Ashley Bell the National Committee’s new Director of African-American Political Engagement as part of its attempt to attract Black voters. Bell spoke with Roland Martin during Tuesday’s edition of NewsOne Now about Donald Trump‘s campaign and Republican voter outreach to the African-American community. Bell explained Republicans have a job to do in […]