WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at reestablishing the White House Initiative to Promote…
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New leader selected for Savannah State University, Georgia’s oldest HBCU
ATLANTA — Savannah State University, the oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Georgia, may have a new president…
Civil rights activist James Meredith honored with historical marker in Mississippi
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. — A historical marker was unveiled in Mississippi town that was home to 91-year-old civil rights leader James…
Florida A&M University president stepping down amid backlash over donation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University’s president announced he is resigning amid backlash over the HBCU’s acceptance of a multi-million…
Lincoln University alumni object to president’s return following administrator’s suicide
Antoinette Candia-Bailey took her life in January after accusing John Moseley of bullying. An investigation has cleared him of wrongdoing,…
Mississippi’s largest HBCU names new president
JACKSON, Miss. — A new president was named to lead the largest historically Black university (HBCU) in Mississippi. Marcus L.…
The untold story of how Howard University came to be known as ‘The Mecca’
By Jamaal Abdul-Alim, University of Maryland If you ask just about anyone at Howard University what’s the other name for…
Vice President Harris says issues of “heart and home” are “under attack” on the eve of crucial midterms
Harris, interviewed by The 19th’s Errin Haines along with actor DeWanda Wise, emphasized abortion rights and democracy in her pre-election…
Benedict College unveils new gaming room, becomes first HBCU to offer Esports degree
Benedict College, an HBCU in Columbia, South Carolina, has made history by becoming the first HBCU to launch an Esports…
