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A predominantly Black institution in Indianapolis is closing its doors after serving the community for 50 years. Martin University closed permanently after the Board of Trustees voted to stop operations due to financial struggles, The Edu Ledger reported. A letter from the board outlined the dire financial struggles that has forced the institution to close […]
Most high school students have little to no familiarity with HBCUs, a new study conducted by the United Negro College Fund and published on Friday revealed. The UNCF surveyed nearly 150 students, teachers and school counselors across seven high schools in the Northeast, Midwest and West. It found a disconnect between what educators know about
Harvard University removed a resident dean from his position last week after some of his old tweets resurfaced in which he criticized President Donald Trump and law enforcement. The tweets, posted before he worked at Harvard, had previously sparked pressure from conservatives to remove him from his role. Gregory K. Davis was fired from his
Texas Tech University could soon welcome the tallest woman in NCAA women’s college basketball history. Stephanie Okechukwu, who is 7-foot-1 tall, is set to make her basketball debut at the university. Texas Tech announced Okechukwu’s arrival while she awaits final approval from the NCAA. Who is Stephanie Okechukwu? Okechukwu is set to join the Red
Jordan Chiles helped UCLA secure its first win of the season with near-perfect scores during the season opener on Saturday. The event marked Chiles’ first performance of her senior year at the university, and she debuted her new floor routine. The Olympian is fresh off the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, where
NBA star Ja Morant and his mother, Jamie Morant, marked the new year with a special gift made to Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball team. They gifted the team brand new uniforms, which include jerseys and sneakers in multiple colorways. Ja Morant’s significant gift to an HBCU team Ja and Jamie provided the team
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A Black history exhibition had its invitation rescinded by Texas State University due to the “current climate” within the state and “certain topics covered as part of the museum,” according to university officials. TSU previously listed an anti-DEI law as part of the reasons why the exhibit wasn’t approved, but officials later said the law
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There’s always fascination with how the offspring of a pro-athlete would fare if they followed in their parents’ footsteps. Most recently, we’ve seen Bronny James drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, the same team his father, LeBron James, plays for. Meanwhile, James’ 2003 NBA Draft mate, Carmelo Anthony, is now watching his son, Kiyan, play
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Audi Crooks has dominated women’s college basketball this season. Averaging nearly 29 points per game, she leads the Iowa State Cyclones with veteran composure. In her junior year, one would say that my saying that would be apropos. I mean, hell, her team is undefeated as of this writing, sitting at 13-0. So, how does
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The first Bayou Classic was held long before the esteemed event became the Thanksgiving weekend destination that it is today. With 52 years under its belt, the annual rival football game between Grambling State and Southern University has become a living archive of historically Black college and university culture, serving as a bridge between past-
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