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Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution in Jackson, Mississippi, has reported receiving threats following a commencement address by U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on May 4, 2025. The college has contacted law enforcement and implemented safety protocols in response to these concerning calls. During her speech, Rep. Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, encouraged graduates to embrace […]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has publicly addressed the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student at Southern University and A&M College. The post Omega Psi Phi Breaks Silence After HBCU Scholar Dies at Southern University appeared first on HBCU Buzz.
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Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior from Kenner, Louisiana, died early Thursday morning after collapsing while taking part in an off-campus fraternity ritual, leaving Southern University students and the school community in mourning, according to a WAFB report. Sources indicate that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. members were engaged in a ritual where pledges stood in
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The loss of cherished coach and player Sean Wallace has left the Southern University football community in mourning. At 52, Wallace lost his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was a Hall of Fame player and a cornerstone of the Jaguars football program. Wallace’s journey with cancer became public in 2023 when he openly discussed his
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Officials with the Department of Natural Resources have confirmed that Joycelyn Wilson, a respected mathematics professor at Spelman College, was found deceased on Sunday morning following the discovery of an empty boat circling Lake Oconee. Lake Oconee stretches from Eatonton to Madison in Georgia. Wilson’s body was located using sonar equipment around 10 a.m. on
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The basketball world is reeling from the tragic death of Samuel “Sammy” Jackson, a former coach at Fort Valley State University, whose disappearance and subsequent homicide have shocked the HBCU community. Samuel Jackson, 59, was reported missing by his wife, Jill Jackson, on January 27, 2025, just one day after she received a concerning text
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Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been confirmed as one of the victims of the tragic mid-air plane crash. The post Howard University Mourns Law Professor Kiah Duggins, Victim of Tragic Plane Crash appeared first on HBCU Buzz.
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The University of the Virgin Islands community is grieving the loss of its third president, Dr. Orville E. Kean. Kean’s leadership transformed the institution during his 12-year tenure from 1990 to 2002. Dr. Kean passed away recently, leaving a legacy marked by significant developments in the university and territory. UVI’s current president, Dr. Safiya George,
Tuskegee University is mourning the death of Dr. Ralphenia Pace ’67, professor emeritus of the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Pace dedicated over four decades of her life to shaping the university’s future and its students. She passed away on Dec. 27, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the institution and the lives
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association family is grieving the loss of one of its most vibrant and dedicated supporters, Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, who passed away at 95 in his hometown of Suffolk, Virginia. Known affectionately as “Mr. CIAA,” Mitchell was a beloved fixture at the annual CIAA Basketball Tournament, known for his energetic attendance and
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