Black History Month

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Atlanta Black History: How ‘ADW’ Reporter Harry McAlpin Was The First To Integrate White House Press Pool

By A.R. Shaw Harry McAlpin made history in 1944. The journalist for the “Atlanta Daily World” became the first reporter to cover the White House. Although enslaved labor was used in every aspect of White House construction in the 1700s, Black journalists were not provided credentials to the White House. However, the National Negro Publishers Association […]

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‘We must know our past to know our future’: Miles College celebrates Black History Month

By Bryce Oselen The month of February is nationally recognized as Black History Month. Students attending Miles College say they’re using the month to learn more about their history. Founded in 1898, Miles College’s history is rich, Jalen Stewart serves as Mr. Miles College and says the month of February at his university compares to

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HBCU and NBA Legend Alvin Attles Passes Away at 87 

North Carolina A&T State University and Golden State Warriors legend Alvin Attles died at 87. North Carolina A&T State University and Golden State Warriors legend Alvin Attles has passed at the age of 87. The Golden State Warriors confirmed his death on Wednesday, stating he was surrounded by family at his home in the San

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