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HBCU History Master’s Program Marks 85 Years of Empowerment

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North Carolina Central University, originally known as North Carolina College, made a groundbreaking move in 1939 by establishing its master’s program in history. A pivitol legal case involving Llyod Gaines significantly influenced this decision. In 1938, Gaines challenged the University of Missouri Law School‘s refusal to admit him based solely on his race. The U.S. […]

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HBCU Honors Ed Dwight The Sculptor, Pioneer, and Space Traveler

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This past spring, Ed Dwight made history by becoming the oldest person to travel to space at the age of 90. He fulfilled a lifelong dream rooted in his early aspirations as a pioneering Black Air Force pilot. Today, Lincoln University is paying tribute to Dwight for his groundbreaking achievements and significant contributions to the

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HBCU Honors 6888th’s Millie Dunn Veasey with Post Office Renaming

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In a momentous tribute to an influential historical figure, Saint Augustine’s University officially renamed the post office at 2777 Brentwood Road to the “Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office.” This honor recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the late alumna, class of 1953, who served as a trailblazer for African American women during World War II and

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Bennie Thompson Awarded Presidential Citizens Medal for Lifetime of Service

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In a historic ceremony on Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal, recognizing his exceptional contributions to American democracy over his more than 30-year tenure in Congress. The award comes just days before the end of Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Thompson, who is also an alumnus

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HBCU Student-Athletes: Join the Fight for Justice Against the NCAA’s Discriminatory Policies

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In two landmark cases that hope to reshape the future for Black student-athletes at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a group of former athletes has challenged the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Academic Performance Program (APP) in court. The plaintiffs argue that the APP not only impacts their athletic opportunities but is rooted in a system

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