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Bringing a love of music onto the HBCU radio airwaves at WCSU

Bringing a love of music onto the HBCU radio airwaves at WCSU, Entertainment /

This Black History Month we’re sharing stories about community, memory, and why radio preservation matters in Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories, our series featuring excerpts from oral histories collected by the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. This week we meet Dr. Morakinyo Kuti, a 1985 Central State University alumnus and current president of the University, who shared his radio […]

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Why What’s Happening At Texas Colleges Matters For HBCUs

Opinion, Why What's Happening At Texas Colleges Matters For HBCUs /

They always announce these decisions in the softest possible language. The words are careful, managerial. They use phrases like streamlining, restructuring, reducing fragmentation, and enhancing collaboration just so they can gut Black-centered scholarship without ever having to admit they’re trying to kill it. But what’s really going down is a quiet choreography between compliant academics

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Democrats say they won’t relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war

Democrats say they won't relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war, National News /

By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V WASHINGTON — Republicans have sought to use the Trump administration’s attack on Iran to pressure Democrats to relent on their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security. But Democrats are quickly rejecting that push, making clear they will continue to insist on changes to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as

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Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders: Dr. Kimberly Wise White Visits South Carolina for HBCU Day at the State House

Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders: Dr. Kimberly Wise White Visits South Carolina for HBCU Day at the State House, Community /

the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Dr. Kimberly Wise White traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, for a series of engagements celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and engaging local leaders, educators and students to empower career readiness. The visit reinforced ACC’s commitment to strengthening pathways for students attending HBCUs and pursuing STEM careers, particularly through the Future

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HBCU historian Fred Whitted’s legacy celebrated at CIAA

HBCU historian Fred Whitted’s legacy celebrated at CIAA, Sports /

HBCU historian and WSSU alumnus Fred Whitted never sought the spotlight. Yet for decades, he stood behind the scenes making sure the stats and stories of Black college sports were never lost. When news broke in October 2025 that Whitted had passed away, the loss rippled across the HBCU sports world. For those who work

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More history from LeBron James, passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most field goals made in NBA history

More history from LeBron James, passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most field goals made in NBA history, Sports /

By Kurt Helin Another game, another record for LeBron James. With a baseline fadeaway in the first quarter, LeBron James made his 15,838th basket, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837) for the most field goals made in NBA history. LeBron, 41 and in his 23rd NBA season, passed Abdul-Jabbar in points scored in February 2023, but because

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Trump says he wants Iran’s leadership structure gone and has preferences for a ‘good leader’

National News, Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences for a 'good leader' /

By Garrett Haake WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that he wants to see Iran’s leadership structure fully removed and that he has some names in mind for a “good leader.” “We want to go in and clean out everything,” Trump told NBC News in a phone call. “We don’t want someone who would rebuild over a 10-year period.

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Seedings are set for SWAC basketball tournament brackets

Basketball, News /

The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournament brackets, setting the stage for high-stakes action at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, Ga., from March 9-14. Tournament Format Both tournaments follow a standard single-elimination format with 12 teams, starting with first-round matchups on March 9. Winners advance through quarterfinals, semifinals, and a

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Zara Larsson Refuses to Apologize for Abortion Joke: “Sorry If You Don’t Have Humor”

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Zara Larsson is standing up for herself after facing backlash online for a joke she made about abortion in a TikTok comment, and she’s using humor as a way to push the conversation forward about reproductive rights. The Swedish pop star opened up about the situation in a video she posted on social media, addressing

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Social Media Reacts to Shaquille O’Neal Meeting World’s Tallest Model Ekaterina Lisina in Playful Video

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The lighthearted moment of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal meeting Russian model Ekaterina Lisina is going viral on social media. People are fascinated by the rare occurrence of the 7-foot-1 NBA icon being almost at the same level as the woman he is with. The 17-second video shows the NBA star and the Russian model posing

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