Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D. Named 14th President of Jackson State University (JSU)
Denise Jones Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025
Education
Luther ‘Uncle Luke’ Campbell Resigns As High School Football Coach, Contemplates Running For Congress
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, has teased a run for political office after resigning as high school football coach
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The National Action Network Continues Ascend HBCU Tour Making Stops at Morgan State and Howard Universities
Rev. Al Sharpton announced the organization’s Ascend HBCU Tour will continue
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The Weeknd,La Mar Taylor’s HXOUSE Launches Creative College Program at Point Park University
HXOUSE, cofounded by La Mar Taylor and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, brings revolutionary entertainment business incubator to Point Park University
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Allen Perry Brings Financial Literacy to the Nation’s Largest High School with Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen
Allen Perry’s Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen connected with students from Brooklyn Tech High School in New York
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Mickey Factz Is An Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute
Mickey Factz has been appointed as an adjunct professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where he will teach a course titled “The Art of the MC.”
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The USTA Foundation Announces New Initiative With Venus, Serena Williams
The USTA Foundation has announced that Venus and Serena Williams are partnering with them to launch the Williams Family Excellence Program
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Dr. Mathew Knowles Named Prairie View A&M University’s First Executive-in-Residence
Dr. Mathew Knowles has been named the University’s first Executive-in-Residence for the 2025–2026 academic year
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Pittsburgh Natives Wiz Khalifa, Pat McAfee Make Donation, Along With Snoop Dogg, to Pittsburgh Public Schools
A lofty $50,000 donation was given to Pittsburgh Public Schools from Wiz Khalifa, Pat McAfee, and Snoop Dogg
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LeBron James To Be Given Honorary Degree From Ohio State University
LeBron James, who was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, will be given an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Ohio State University
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Magic Johnson Gifts Xavier University $500,000 In Honor Of Dr. Norman C. Francis
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has pledged $500,000 to Xavier University in honor of Dr. Norman C. Francis
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Myles Garrett Donates $25K To Hampton University
Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett donated $25,000 to Hampton University, his mother’s former college, after he hosted a STEM panel there
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Winston-Salem State University Honors Former Football Coach, Bill Hayes, With Honorary Doctorate
Winston-Salem State University presented former football head coach, Bill Hayes, with an honorary doctorate
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Black Girl Vitamins Partners with WSSU’s ‘Powerhouse of Red and White’ Cheer Team
Black Girl Vitamins (BGV), the leading wellness and nutrition brand created specifically for the unique nutritional needs of Black women, has announced an inspiring new partnership with Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) acclaimed cheerleading team, the “Powerhouse of Red and White.”
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3rd Annual ‘Our Voices: Festival of Words’ Taking Place April 24-26 in Fort Lauderdale
The third annual Our Voices: Festival of Words is back, offering a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the power of words and the joy of literature
