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Kenny Lattimore And Chanté Moore’s Son, K.J. Lattimore, Just Graduated From This HBCU

Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore’s son, K.J. Lattimore, graduated from Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU.  On May 4, K.J. earned his bachelor’s degree in business, with his proud parents capturing and sharing the milestone with followers and fans of the R&B singers on social media. How did Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore celebrate K.J.’s graduation? Kenny […]

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Fisk University Becomes Second HBCU To Shut Down Its Gymnastics Program

Fisk University has announced it is closing its gymnastics program. The program will shut down at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, with the final season of competition being held next spring. The program, which opened in 2022, was the first of its kind at an HBCU. “While we are tremendously proud of the

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FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs Arrested For Fraud And Theft, Put On Paid Leave

Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges.  According to The Associated Press, the 55-year-old allegedly charged over $24,000 for personal use on a corporate credit card when she served as president and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation. She was booked into the Leon County Jail before being released on a $13,500

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FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs Faces Charges Stemming from Previous Role

Florida A&M University is in the spotlight after its Vice President and Director of Athletics, Angela Adams Suggs, surrendered to authorities on Monday, June 9, facing multiple charges tied to financial misconduct during her time leading the Florida Sports Foundation. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) launched an investigation in November 2024 following a

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Incoming FAMU President That Critics Call ‘MAGA Marva’ May Get $650K Salary

Florida A&M University is considering a $650,000 salary for its incoming president, Marva Johnson, who was named FAMU’s 13th president last month and is awaiting final confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. WFSU reported that Johnson’s proposed salary is $150,000 more than her predecessor’s and includes a 3% yearly raise, as well as housing and car allowances, and

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Jadakiss Celebrates His Daughter’s Graduation From This HBCU

Jadakiss praised his daughter, who attended a HBCU, on graduating from college with a celebratory post on social media. The father of four recently celebrated his only daughter, Jaidyon Phillips, for achieving a significant educational goal. She recently completed her undergraduate studies and earned a degree from Morgan State University, a recognized Maryland public research

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Charlotte Loses Bid To Bring CIAA Basketball Tournament Back To City

Charlotte, North Carolina, has lost its bid to host the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament during the upcoming 2027-29 cycle. The city had launched its bid earlier this year after hosting the CIAA for 14 years. The tournament was moved to Baltimore in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charlotte

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Charlotte’s Bid to Reclaim CIAA Tournament Falls Flat Amid Scheduling, Pricing Conflicts

A piece of Charlotte’s sports legacy just slipped through its fingers. The city’s proposal to host the 2029 CIAA Basketball Tournament has officially been labeled “dead on arrival,” according to Charlotte city leaders and officials close to the bid process. Charlotte hoped to bring back the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, an event it

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HBCU Talladega College Receives $1M Donation From S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson, a celebrated veteran actor known for her roles in Chicago Med and Law & Order, surprised attendees at Talladega College‘s 150th commencement with a $1 million gift. Per WIAT, the announcement came earlier this month as she delivered her commencement speech and received an honorary doctorate of humane letters degree. On Sunday, she expressed how her connection to

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Twins Graduate From Jackson State, Honoring Older Brother Several Years After His Death

Christian and Christopher Mannery, twin brothers from Mississippi, recently graduated from Jackson State University. The pair enrolled in 2020 as a tribute to their older brother, Devon, who died in a 2016 car crash, according to the Jackson State University Newsroom. “Devon was definitely the reason I came to Jackson State and joined the band,”

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