Category: Education

Morehouse College Becomes First HBCU To Win National Boxing Tournament

Morehouse College had two of its boxing club members, 21-year-old Kaleb Hudson and 20-year-old Elijah McLean bring home national championship belts

Carmelo Anthony to Give Commencement Address At Syracuse University’s 2025 Graduation

(Photo by N. Scott Trimble)

“I’m excited to be returning to the Dome to celebrate the amazing achievements of these graduates,” says Carmelo Anthony

36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Over 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are gearing up to compete in the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC)

You May Now Call Him Dr. Busta Rhymes

You may now address a former Leaders of the New School group member as Dr. Busta Rhymes after the popular hip-hop recording artist received an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University in Dallas, Texas. In a recent Instagram post, Busta showed off the recent achievement and told his almost five million followers that they may… Continue reading You May Now Call Him Dr. Busta Rhymes

Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Cicero Leak is helping bring HBCU sports and lifestyle content to television   (Raleigh, North Carolina) –   Cicero Leak has made his name representing the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, Academy Award-nominated film director James Fargo, V-103’s Big Tigger and Bel-Air’s April Parker Jones.  Along with representing… Continue reading Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility

A Texas HBCU recently cut the ribbon after opening a new athletic facility featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment. The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Athletics just announced the ribbon-cutting for its new athletic strength and conditioning facility. The 6,600-square-foot venue features new state-of-the-art weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, as… Continue reading Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility

Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

      The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon   Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band

UPROXX Studios, in collaboration with State Farm, announced the original series, “Halftime,” which premiered on October 25th on YouTube. This series celebrates the profound cultural impact of HBCU marching bands, starting with the unforgettable halftime performance at Howard University‘s 100th homecoming football game. UPROXX Studios partnered with legendary producer Just Blaze and the Showtime Marching… Continue reading UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band

Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.

A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.

Sir Davis Official Whiskey Sponsor For Clark Atlanta University Panhell Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration

Moët Hennessy to Feature Sir Davis Whiskey and Veuve Clicquot at Exclusive Divine 9 Alumni Event ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Moët Hennessy USA proudly announces its sponsorship of the Clark Atlanta University Panhellenic Council ’99 Alumni 25th Year Anniversary Tailgate Experience, taking place on October 19, 2024, during the university’s Homecoming Football Game. This… Continue reading Sir Davis Official Whiskey Sponsor For Clark Atlanta University Panhell Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration

Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy

Newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was in California to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly expanded Westbrook Academy campus. According to Fox Los Angeles, the Long Beach native returned to South Los Angeles on Sept. 23 to cut the ribbon to the campus with his wife, Nina. The school is located… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy

Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory

Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory (from top row l to r) Greg Fenves, Emory University President; Jermaine Dupri; Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Tech Culture Scholar; Badia Ahad, dean of Oxford College at Emory; Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and founding director of the Center for Public… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University

ESPN’s First Take program is going on the road this semester and the first stop will be at Howard University. The channel announced that First Take will be broadcasting from several HBCUs when the debate show featuring Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Molly Querin embarks with “First Take on The Road.” The team will… Continue reading ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University

EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24

This fall, EBONY, the iconic and beloved Black-owned media company, will be stomping the yard at Morehouse College for its first-ever EBONY HBCU Yard Fest, a fun-filled collegiate event designed to celebrate and uplift student life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Set to take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-8pm EST, this campus… Continue reading EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24

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