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In this week’s episode of Blavity Town Hall, host Raven Schwam-Curtis examines the state of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as debates around diversity, equity and inclusion intensify under the Trump administration. The episode begins with context. HBCUs were founded before 1964 with the primary mission of educating Black Americans at a time when […]
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Howard University took home two major wins at the Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, which took place from Feb. 17-20 at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. The women’s and men’s teams came in first place at the competition. The achievement marks a significant milestone as Howard is the only HBCU with a Division
The University of Texas at Austin is banning Shein, alongside other Chinese-owned companies, from being used on school devices and campus Wi-Fi. The ban, which will go into effect on Feb. 27, was enacted in order to comply with Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest directives regarding Chinese-owned companies. Texas has been banning several Chinese apps, websites
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A team of five surgical residents at John Hopkins Hospital is making history as the first all-Black team to work at the hospital’s Halsted service. They shared the significance of the milestone as they stepped into the legacy of Vivien Thomas, a pioneer of cardiac surgery and the first Black person to wear a white
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UCLA recorded a 82-59 loss on Tuesday as it competed against Michigan State University. It’s the second time that the Bruins lost by over 20 points. The team lost by 30 points against MSU on Saturday. UCLA coach Mick Cronin garnered attention as he was seen sending one of his players to the locker room
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The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) announced structural changes to seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies. The university is merging them into two new departments, which has left some students and faculty uncertain about their academic future. The changes at UT Austin are expected to go into effect in fall 2027
Five teenagers made South Carolina history after being inducted together as the largest class of Black Eagle Scouts. They achieved the distinction in Orangeburg after years of dedication to the service. Willie Townes, Derwin Brailey, Melvin Hart, Khamary Cleckley and Sean Nimmons are members of the Scouting America Troops 500 and 190. On Saturday, they
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As golf continues to shift culturally, Maurice Allen is focused on making sure Black players are part of what the sport becomes next. Allen, a professional golfer, community leader, and Chairman of Maurice Allen 360, has spent his career navigating a game where Black representation has often been limited. That experience is part of what
A student at Florida’s largest HBCU said the university attempted to take the ‘Black’ out of a student group’s Black History Month activities. The advertising restriction appears to be part of a larger effort by Florida to censor diversity, a policy that has now been replicated on the national level under the Trump administration. Ban
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A 21-year-old activist and student at Temple University has been arrested and charged in connection with a protest held at a Minnesota church last month. Jerome Richardson was one of several to be arrested and charged. Others include journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, as well as activists Nekima Levy-Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen. Jerome Richardson faces federal charges over his participation
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