Posts Tagged ‘HBCUs’
In a college football first, HBCU player comes out as gay
Byron Perkins of Hampton University has recently made history as the first football player at an HCBU to come out publicly.
Read MoreThe Fisk Jubilee Singers’ amazing story, from slavery to stardom
For more than 150 years, Fisk University’s Jubilee Singers have raised funds, spirits, and praise with their music.
Read MoreAfter the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement coincides with applications to historically black colleges and universities after decades of decline.
Read MoreHoward University Welcomes Jordan Brand to the Family
Jordan Brands has signed a 20-year deal with notable HCBU Howard University that will support the Black community and highly HBCU athletics.
Read MoreAirlines struggling with shortages want to recruit more diverse pilots. This HBCU could be a solution.
A lack of pilots could mean employment opportunities for Black Americans–if flight school becomes economically feasible for this population.
Read MoreWhat could be Florida Gov. DeSantis’ undoing on the national stage? HBCUs.
Florida’s Governor Rick DeSantis hasn’t yet accused HCBUs of being “woke” as he plays conservatives, but he could fall from favor if he did.
Read MoreIllinois predominantly Black college closing after 157 years
The closure of Lincoln College leaves one small Illinois town wondering about the local economy and career and educational opportunities.
Read MoreHBCUs Want Legalized Marijuana to Benefit More Black People
Several HBCUs have launched programs designed to help Black people participate in the growing cannabis industry, as they are the most likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana in the United States.
Read MoreHoward U launches $5.4 million Chadwick A. Boseman scholarship
The scholarship, funded by Netflix, will benefit students of the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts, which was named for the esteemed alumnus in May.
Read MoreA New Book Makes the Case that HBCUs Are Owed Reparations
In “The State Must Provide,” author Adam Harris discusses the fundamental inequalities in American colleges and asks whether it can be fixed.
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