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From The Yard to the Governor’s Mansion: Why Kamala Harris Should Run for Governor of California

Robert Hoggard — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:19 +0000

In this moment of political uncertainty and rising kleptocracy, we need bold, visionary leadership at the state level—and no one is better positioned than Vice President Kamala Harris to step into that space. As a daughter of Oakland, a Howard University graduate, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Vice-President Harris embodies the legacy of Black excellence, […]

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McDonald’s Breakfast Fuels the Hustle

HBCU Editors — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:03:51 +0000

McDonald’s is here to remind everyone—especially early risers, go-getters, and night owls—that BREAKFAST COMES FIRST. McDonald’s proves that a quick and easy breakfast can power you through your day, making McDonald’s the go-to for unstoppable Black talent on the move. Khiari’s Morning Hustle—Fueled by McDonald’s Meet Khiari, a dynamic socialite, student, and content creator whose […]

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How EarnIn’s Early Pay Gave Me the Financial Flexibility I Needed as a College Student

HBCU Editors — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:27:14 +0000

By Imani Brown, College Student and Assistant Manager, Raleigh, NC As a California native and the middle child in my family, moving alone to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend an HBCU was both an exciting and challenging experience. I wanted to find a school community that felt like home while pursuing my passion for social […]

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Why More Singles Are Using Instant Checkmate To Research Online Dates

HBCU Editors — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:32:04 +0000

From catfishing to romance scams: Why more daters are turning to Instant Checkmate before meeting matches. Those perfectly filtered profile photos and carefully crafted bios on dating apps often mask an unsettling reality. Recent Pew Research Center data reveals a disturbing truth: More than half of dating app users have encountered potential scammers, while 38% […]

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Remembering Henry Marsh: From HBCU to First Black Mayor of Richmond

Ashley Brown — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:57:35 +0000

On Jan. 13, 2025, the Richmond community mourned the loss of Henry Marsh, an esteemed alumnus of Virginia Union University. As Richmond’s first African American mayor, Marsh was a pioneering force who shattered racial barriers and created pathways for future generations. The Richmond, Virginia, native who grew up in a racially divided world was dedicated […]

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Black Excellence: HBCU Alumni Shaping Our Future Today

Ashley Brown — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:52 +0000

As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. However, reflecting on the past, it is equally important to recognize […]

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HBCU Celebrates Black History Month with “Hip Hop Farmers” Screenings to Inspire Future Agricultural Leaders

Ashley Brown — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:17:53 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences uniquely celebrates Black History Month by hosting two on-campus screenings of the film series Hip Hop Farmers. Dr. Obadiah Njue, interim dean and director of SAFHS, announced that the events will underscore the vital role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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Three-Time HBCU Alumnus Willis “Bill” Graves Jr. Honored with Civil Rights Trail Marker

Ashley Brown — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The legacy of Willis “Bill” Graves Jr., a groundbreaking civil rights attorney known for his relentless fight against racial housing discrimination, was honored this month with a new marker on the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail. The dedication ceremony took place at 814 Oberlin Road, the location of Graves’ birthplace. This location now serves as […]

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HBCU to Celebrate Black History Month with Hip-Hop Icon Pete Rock

Ashley Brown — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:20:15 +0000

Winston-Salem State University will honor Black history in an engaging way this February. The university will welcome renowned hip-hop artist and producer Pete Rock as the featured speaker for its annual Black History Month celebration. The event, “The Miseducation of…,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Dillard Auditorium on the […]

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Why Michael Vick Belongs at Norfolk State, Not Sacramento State!

Robert Hoggard — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:25:33 +0000

In Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete, William C. Rhoden painted a picture that still echoes in Black America today: our greatest talents and treasures—athletes, artists, and leaders—often enrich institutions that historically overlooked, excluded, or marginalized us. The Black community invests our talent in systems that yield little return […]

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