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Howard University alumni lead August Wilson Broadway adaption

Entertainment, Howard University alumni lead August Wilson Broadway adaption /

Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is celebrating a major theatrical milestone as Professor Pat Parks has been named a co-producer of the highly anticipated Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. The appointment places Parks—an accomplished theater artist and educator—at the heart of one of American theater’s most celebrated works, bringing Wilson’s […]

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HBCU gets win with North Carolina Property Tax Commission

Campus News, HBCU gets win with North Carolina Property Tax Commission /

By Stephen J. Gaither Concord, NC -based HBCU Barber-Scotia is showing fresh signs of traction in its rebuild after a ruling from The North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Barber-Scotia said the North Carolina Property Tax Commission issued a final decision affirming the school’s eligibility for an educational property-tax exemption on multiple campus parcels used for

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The Coach Vick Experience: First Season Of Trials & Hope, Echoes Dr. King’s Messages

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Michael Vick’s first message of hope and community for his Norfolk State Spartans came with trials, tribulations, and moments of growth during his inaugural season as a head coach. That journey resonates deeply as we observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday—a reminder that faith, perseverance, and collective belief remain essential, especially when progress

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Eddie Robinson Jr., Steve Wyche headline Black College Football Hall of Fame

Eddie Robinson Jr., Sports, Steve Wyche headline Black College Football Hall of Fame /

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has unveiled its new class of inductees, which includes several notable names. Among the faces of this class are Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and NFL Network host Steve Wyche. Per a release by the organization, the full list of honorees includes: Jimmy Smith (Jackson State)

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Huge winter storm could cause dangerous conditions and power outages across the U.S.

Huge winter storm could cause dangerous conditions and power outages across the U.S., National Weather /

By Patrick Smith, Kathryn Prociv and Rebecca Cohen A massive winter storm set to wallop a 2,000-mile stretch from the southern Plains to the Northeast beginning Friday could cause power outages for millions of Americans and make roads impassable, meteorologists say. First it will get frigid. An Arctic front is expected to send temperatures plunging below zero in the

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Bipartisan group launches new HBCU Caucus

Bipartisan group launches new HBCU Caucus, National News /

Virginia has five historically Black colleges and universities. Three are private and two public. Now, they have new advocates in the halls of power. “But just look at us as we stand here today. We are committed,” said Louise Lucas, chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee. An HBCU graduate herself, she was celebrating the creation

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ICE says its officers can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants: 2025 memo

ICE says its officers can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants: 2025 memo, National News /

By Laura Strickler and Phil Helsel An internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement document in May shows that ICE told officers and agents they can forcibly enter homes of people subject to deportation without warrants signed by judges. The memo, dated May 12, which reads that it is from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard

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Winston-Salem State claims 16th straight win after beating Claflin

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The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams kept their winning ways going Wednesday evening, taking down the Claflin Panthers 50-41 for their 16th straight win. Winston-Salem improves its overall record to 16-1 (7-0 in conference play, equaling its win total over the previous two seasons. Their nine-point margin of victory is the slimmest they’ve had in a

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Bluefield State takes over first place in CIAA North with dominant win over Virginia Union

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The Bluefield State Big Blue have taken control of first place in the CIAA’s Northern division following a decisive 75-57 win over the Virginia Union Panthers. This win marks the second straight win for Bluefield State against Virginia Union after having lost the previous 10 meetings dating back to 2015. Bluefield State improves to 6-2

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HBCU national championship quarterback to hit transfer portal

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South Carolina State quarterback Billy Atkins announced via X that he has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Atkins said he officially submitted his name to the portal on Jan. 16, though the move came later than expected due to the pending waiver process. “The delay occurred because I am currently waiting on an eligibility extension

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