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Grammy-Nominated HBCU Grad to Star in Netflix Series
"Grammy-Nominated HBCU Grad to Star in Netflix Series"Grammy-nominated HBCU alum HARV joins Netflix’s Hitmakers, a new series spotlighting the art of songwriting and producing.
HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82
"HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82"Civil rights attorney James Ferguson II, an HBCU alumnus, known for defending the Wilmington 10 and championing civil rights, has died at...
Former HBCU president lands major role with UNCF
"Former HBCU president lands major role with UNCF"Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough has led three separate HBCUs.
HBCU community Mourns the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
"HBCU community Mourns the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner"HBCU alumni and fans share heartfelt tributes after the sudden death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a trailblazer for Black representation in entertainment.
Rebuilding HBCU Adds SEC Football Games to Schedule
"Rebuilding HBCU Adds SEC Football Games to Schedule"Tennessee State adds three SEC teams to its schedule through 2029, marking key tests for new head coach Reggie Barlow.
PGA Bringing HBCU Golf to South Florida
"PGA Bringing HBCU Golf to South Florida"With PGA support, FMU is bringing HBCU golf to South Florida, opening doors for students of color in a sport long seen...
Kappa Kappa Psi Welcomes ‘Drumline’ Star as Honorary Member
"Kappa Kappa Psi Welcomes ‘Drumline’ Star as Honorary Member"Actor Jason Weaver, known for his role in Drumline, joins HBCU band fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi in a real-life tribute to his...
Phi Beta Sigma welcomes celebrities as honorary members
"Phi Beta Sigma welcomes celebrities as honorary members"From entertainment, business and civil rights, the fraternity welcomes eight special honorees.
HBCU continues to find talent as Power Four keeps taking
"HBCU continues to find talent as Power Four keeps taking"The Power Four isn't going anywhere, and neither is its money. HBCU programs still have to find a way to bring in...
HBCU picks up championship coach as offensive coordinator
"HBCU picks up championship coach as offensive coordinator"The Reggie Barlow staff at Tennessee State continues to come together.
HBCU volleyball team wins tournament in Africa
"HBCU volleyball team wins tournament in Africa"HBCU Volleyball squad takes win overseas
Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation’s Oldest CFB Stadium
"Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation’s Oldest CFB Stadium"HBCU football takes center stage in Boston as Essence debuts the Kickoff Classic at Harvard Stadium during Labor Day Weekend 2025.
HBCU expels fraternity following hazing death investigation
"HBCU expels fraternity following hazing death investigation"BATON ROUGE, LA — HBCU Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. following a hazing investigation tied to the...