The news that Jesse Jackson dies marks the passing of a defining figure in American civil rights, electoral politics, and Black institutional advocacy. Rev. Jesse Jackson spent more than five decades shaping national conversations around race, economics, and access to opportunity. As the country reflects on his impact, the HBCU community is mourning not just […]
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Ruth E. Carter has quietly made history again. The Hampton University alumna and legendary costume designer is now the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history, earning her fifth Oscar nomination for her work on Sinners. The milestone was first reported by ClutchPoints, marking another defining moment in a career that has shaped how Black
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Howard alum Jaha Howard has officially been sworn in as the new Georgia State Senator for District 35, adding another major chapter to Howard University’s legacy of producing public-service leaders across the country. According to coverage from WSB Radio, Howard took the oath of office at the Georgia State Capitol, stepping into the role after
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A New Education Pipeline for Black StudentsMichael Bloomberg has launched a $20 million education initiative aimed at creating charter schools directly on HBCU campuses, a move expected to strengthen academic pathways for Black students from elementary school through college. The announcement of the Bloomberg HBCU charter school initiative marks one of the most ambitious efforts
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MacKenzie Scott’s New Wave of HBCU Donations Marks the Largest Philanthropic Impact in Black Higher Education MacKenzie Scott HBCU donations continue to reshape the financial future of historically Black colleges and universities. With her newest round of gifts—announced throughout 2025—Scott has now impacted more than 60 HBCUs, both through direct institutional checks and through her
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At just 21 years old, Jayden Williams has become the youngest mayor in Stockbridge history, marking a powerful moment for both his city and the HBCU community. A senior political science major at Clark Atlanta University, Williams’ victory represents a generational shift in leadership — proof that today’s HBCU students are stepping up to lead
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Vote Now: The 2025 Top HBCU Homecoming Poll Every fall, something powerful happens across HBCU campuses. Streets fill with color, bands shake the ground, alumni come home, and the culture takes center stage. It’s not just a weekend — it’s a movement. From the chants echoing through the yard to the rhythm of the drumline
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The Trump HBCU funding shift is sparking national conversation after the administration announced a major change in how federal money is distributed among minority-serving institutions. Nearly $500 million will now be redirected toward HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), while $350 million will be cut from other minority-serving programs such as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
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A disturbing wave of threats has disrupted life across several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), forcing schools to cancel classes, lock down campuses, and heighten security. While no permanent closures have been reported, the repeated incidents are causing serious concern for students, faculty, and alumni communities. Multiple Campuses Impacted In recent days, Virginia State
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A Flight Decades in the Making Tuskegee University has once again made history in the skies. This time, the spotlight shines on Isaiah Hand, a 20-year-old Aviation Science major who recently became the first certified student pilot at Tuskegee’s historic Moton Field in nearly 80 years. Hand’s accomplishment not only symbolizes the rebirth of Tuskegee’s
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