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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
Morehouse College names Brad Sherrod head football coach as the Maroon Tigers turn the page into a new era with a leader known for building winning culture and developing student athletes. The program announced the hire this week, bringing to Atlanta a veteran coach with experience across multiple levels of college football and recent championship
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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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Bowie State University has officially announced Dawson Odums as the program’s new head football coach, a move that signals a clear push to reset expectations and reestablish winning standards for the Bulldogs. The hire, confirmed in Bowie State’s official announcement, brings a veteran leader with decades of experience coaching at multiple HBCU programs into one
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A new chapter of A Different World is officially taking shape, and this time, the beloved HBCU-centered series is inviting real students, alumni, and community members to be part of the story. A newly announced A Different World HBCU casting call in Atlanta is giving the HBCU community a rare opportunity to step onto the
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the most influential figures in college football history. These coaches built dynasties, developed NFL talent, and paved the way for Black coaches across all levels of the sport. Here are six coaches who defined HBCU excellence and changed the game forever. Willie Jeffries: Breaking Barriers and
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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
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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HBCU Graduates in Wichita Create Pathways to Higher Education HBCU graduates are bringing college inspiration to kids in Wichita through a powerful community-driven initiative designed to expose young students to the possibilities of higher education and the transformative impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Led by the Wichita HBCU Alumni Collective, the event brought
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