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‘The Waterfront’ Season Two: Here’s What We Know About The Buckleys’ Next Chapter

Netflix’s The Waterfront, which premiered on June 19, quickly captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of a family’s descent into crime. Created by Kevin Williamson – renowned for Dawson’s Creek and Scream – the series draws inspiration from his family history, adding a layer of authenticity to the narrative. Set in the fictional coastal town […]

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Norfolk State’s new baseball coach has MLB experience, HBCU legacy on his side

M.L. Morgan won’t have to look far for advice in his first official head baseball coach job. He can receive counsel from his father down the road at another HBCU. Last week, Morgan was named the new head baseball coach at Norfolk State. He joins his father, longtime Virginia State coach Merrill Morgan, as an

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The top baseball player in the SWAC is headed for the transfer portal

The top baseball player in the SWAC is moving on. Junior outfielder and SWAC Player of the Year Cardell Thibodeaux officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after a standout season with the Jaguars. Thibodeaux, a Louisiana native, was great throughout the 2025 season. In just one year with Southern, he posted a remarkable .473 batting

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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Ending Explained: New Movie Leaves The Franchise Wide Open

Jurassic World: Rebirth, released on July 2, 2025, marks a bold new chapter in the iconic dinosaur franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and penned by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, this standalone sequel introduces audiences to a fresh narrative set five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion. The film follows

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ASU receives exhibit from HBCU arts alliance

By Nathan Prewett The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University (ASU) has received an exhibit of 28 works of art by 24 artists from the National Alliance of Artists from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (NAAHBCU). The exhibit will be unveiled during a reception at the

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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

The number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities offering Registered Apprenticeship programs has surged from three to 22 institutions in just four years, according to a new toolkit released by the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. The HBCU Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit, authored by Dr. Marybeth Gasman and Alice Ginsberg, provides a comprehensive guide for HBCUs looking

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Depression Is Under-Diagnosed In The Black Community – Here’s Why And What To Do About It

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people every year. But in the Black community, it often goes unnoticed or untreated because of stigma, lack of access, cultural influence or mistrust. Many people may not realize they are struggling with depression or may feel ashamed to talk about it. This article

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Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

By Frank Holland In a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and inflation, Black entrepreneurs are eager to get to the Essence Festival of Culture to connect with their core customers. “Essence Fest is like my Black Friday,” said Rochelle Ivory, owner of beauty brand On the Edge

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Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with Brics

By Osmond Chia US President Donald Trump has warned that countries which side with the policies of the Brics alliance that go against US interests will be hit with an extra 10% tariff. Trump has long criticised Brics, an organisation whose members include China, Russia and India, which was designed to boost countries’ international standing

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Grambling State University Creates Research Foundation to Power Itself to R2 Status

Grambling State University has launched a bold initiative to strengthen its national research profile. On July 2, the Louisiana-based HBCU introduced the Grambling Research and Resource Foundation, known as GR2. This new nonprofit aims to accelerate the university’s push toward R2 classification, deepen its research efforts, and create long-term financial stability. The foundation is a core

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