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Obama Host Reception For Nat'l Museum Of African American History And Culture

For HBCUs, the bands are about much more than the show to the Black community: ‘This is family’

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Tennessee State survives wild finish against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Southern Heritage Classic

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Tennessee State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff seek season’s first victory in Southern Heritage Classic

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Vice President Harris to embark on college tour, including top HBCUs, in swing states

The White House announced that Vice President Harris will embark on a nationwide college tour to mobilize students and young…
/ September 7, 2023
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A ‘Mecca’ of opportunity: What I learned during my son’s college admissions process 

For Miles Marshall Lewis, the college admissions process resulted in sending his son to excel at an HBCU — and letting him…
/ September 5, 2023
HBCU presidents step down at high rates

At least a dozen HBCU leaders have stepped down since March, report says

At least a dozen presidents at the nation's roughly 100 historically Black colleges or universities have left their positions since…
/ September 5, 2023

Byron Allen’s HBCU Go spotlights football season lineup with 3-hour Kickoff Show 

“This season, HBCU Go becomes the first network in history to bring you a full season of live doubleheader [HBCU…
/ August 30, 2023
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Kevin Hart, Michael Strahan, Nicole Ari Parker, and more drop their kids off at college

Celebrity parents share heartfelt moments while dropping their kids off at college for the 2023-24 school year. 
/ August 29, 2023
HBCU investments

USDA says it is investing in the growth of 19 HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest over $33 million to assist capacity-building initiatives at 19 HBCUs.
/ August 15, 2023
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The Rise: Meet cybersecurity expert Blaise Davenport 

Blaise Davenport is a recent graduate from VSU, where she majored in  computer information systems and minored in cybersecurity and…
/ August 3, 2023