Jack Harlow is facing some criticism on social media after saying that he got Blacker when he transitioned from rap to R&B on his latest project. Harlow made his head-turning comment on Thursday when he sat down for an interview with hosts Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli on the Popcast podcast. The interview took place on […]
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Doja Cat went to social media on Friday to talk candidly about her mental health. The 30-year-old musician told her followers on TikTok that she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. “I’m now struggling with BPD,” Doja Cat said in her TikTok video. “I don’t know how long I’ve been. I mean, probably forever.
Elizabeth City State University announced on Friday that it received a $42 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This is one of the biggest donations the school has ever received. The announcement was made by the school’s Chancellor, S. Keith Hargrove Sr., who delivered the keynote speech at the Founders Day Convocation. This is the
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A HBCU coach is headed to the NFL. South Carolina State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Johnathan Williams has been named to the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks coaching staff, the team announced. Williams’ move to the professional ranks comes after an impressive eight-year run in college football, capped by a standout 2025 season in
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Virginia Union silenced one of the nation’s top teams. The Panthers grinded out a stunning 52–46 upset over No. 2 seed West Liberty in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Atlantic Regional. Fueled by suffocating defense and a standout performance from Bobby Gardner, who poured in 23 points, the Panthers earned
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The MacKenzie Scott Elizabeth City State University donation is making national headlines after the billionaire philanthropist awarded a transformative $42 million gift to the North Carolina HBCU. The announcement came during the university’s Founders Day Convocation and represents one of the most significant financial contributions in the institution’s history. MacKenzie Scott has become one of
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The Howard men women MEAC championship sweep is official after both Bison basketball programs captured conference titles, marking the first time since 1992 that Howard University has won both the men’s and women’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships in the same season. The historic milestone came during the 2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament at the Norfolk Scope
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A new television series centered around historically Black colleges and universities is gaining momentum after the H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama officially secured a director. The project, titled “The B-Side,” is being developed by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. According to entertainment industry reports, filmmaker Sheldon Candis has been tapped to direct
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The Emanuel Wilson Seattle Seahawks deal is official, giving the former HBCU standout another opportunity to prove himself at the highest level of professional football. The running back, who previously played for the Green Bay Packers, has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, adding depth to the team’s backfield ahead of
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The Howard March Madness bid 2026 is official after the Bison captured the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament title and punched their ticket to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Howard defeated North Carolina Central in the MEAC championship game, securing the conference’s automatic bid and continuing a recent run of success for the program.
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