On Aug. 17, NPR released a story about HBCUs building a prison-to-college pipeline. Stanley Andrisse shared his experience of being a 21-year-old sitting in a courtroom
A Black mother is suing the Los Angeles United School District after her daughter allegedly suffered trauma and anxiety for partaking in a class’ cotton-picking
Many Republicans and conservative activists are in an uproar after the Minneapolis Public Schools defended its decision to lay off White teachers before minority teachers
Dee-1 gets it. The rapper has remained relevant for over a decade not only thanks to his talent, charisma and kindness, but because of his education
Hollywood heavyweight Angelina Jolie announced over the weekend that her daughter will attend Spelman College in the fall. Jolie, who adopted several children of different
Thirteen-year-old Alena Wicker has been accepted to a medical school program only a year after graduating from high school. Wicker shared the news on her
Joyce Wilson is a modern educator who received her B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (UGA) and her Master’s from Pepperdine University. She
Former NBA star J.R. Smith is a champion once again – this time in the classroom. And because of Smith’s devotion to scholastic achievements and
NBA legend Charles Barkley has proved time and time again that his heart is just as big as his mouth. The loquacious and humorous co-host
Jackson State University held their Future of Energy event on June 16. This panel discussion was hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning
The LeBron James Foundation continues to expand its already impressive footprint in James’ hometown of Akron, Ohio. The foundation has been heavily invested in education,
Medgar Evers College is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s honorary doctorate degrees during its 2022 Commencement Ceremony. Honorary recipients include American pro-basketball
By Darko Manevski A multimillion-dollar scholarship program focused on tackling the under-representation of African American students in physics and astronomy over the next five years
NBA legend LeBron James gave students from his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio the surprise of a lifetime. As the school year comes to
Megastar CeeLo Green was among the recipients of honorary doctorates at GIA University, an international institution that supports humanitarian efforts through acts of service. CeeLo
Derek Lewis, the first president of PepsiCo’s multicultural business and equity development organization is the commencement speaker at Morris Brown College’s graduation ceremony on Saturday,
History has been made. In 2002, Morris Brown College lost its accreditation due to financial mismanagement. Fast forward 20 years later, and the university is
Travis Scott is slowly emerging from his metaphorical bunker to return to the spotlight in recent months, particularly in the philanthropic arena. Scott’s Cactus Jack
Lincoln College is shutting its doors permanently after serving generations of students for over 157 years. Lincoln College President David Gerlach described the shuttering of
The stars were out at one HBCU graduation over 2022 Mother’s Day weekend. Howard University’s May 7 celebration hosted alumna Taraji P. Henson as this
