The Southwestern Athletic Conference(SWAC) counsel ruled unanimously to approve FAMU’s move to their conference starting in 2021. What We Know: FAMU will become a full […]
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North Carolina A&T Class President’s Campus Arrest Draws Outrage and Questions
Two North Carolina A&T police officers, seen in a viral video grabbing the sophomore class president by the neck and slamming him to the ground […]
Former FAMU Student Killed By Police After Traffic Stop
22-year-old Jamee Johnson died Saturday Dec. 14 after he was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop. What We Know: According […]
Senate passes Bill to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that will permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. What We Know: The Fostering Undergraduate Talent […]
Benedict College Students Asked To Stay In Dorm During Trump’s Visit
Students at Benedict College were asked to stay inside of their dormitories while Donald Trump delivered a speech at their school. What We Know: Benedict […]
Jon Stryker Donates $2 Million To Spelman College To Create First Queer Studies Chair at an HBCU
Spelman just announced that they will match Stryker’s generous donation of up to $2 million. What We Know: While announcing his donation, billionaire philanthropist Jon […]
Hampton University Offers Free Semester to Bahamian Students Displaced By Hurricane Dorian
William Harvey, President of Hampton University, an Historically Black College and University located in Hampton, VA has agreed to offer students from the University of […]
White professor sues Tuskegee University claiming discrimination
A white professor sued Tuskegee University for age and racial discrimination regarding his salary. What We Know: Marshall Burns, 73, is a physics professor at […]
UnitedHealth Group investing $8.25 million into Atlanta HBCUs
UnitedHealth Group announced Tuesday that it is investing $8.25 million over the next five years in an effort to enhance data science education at historically […]
Morehouse Student Loan Debt Forgiveness not including Parent Loans
Some more details have been released regarding the generous student loan repayment offered to the 2019 Morehouse graduating class. What We Know: May 19, at […]