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thegrio, Magic Johnson, Xavier University of Louisiana, scholarships, catholic HBCU
May 15, 2025
The NBA legend pledged half a million dollars to the Louisiana HBCU to help raise money for student scholarships. 
thegrio, FAMU, board of trustees, presidential search, Marva Johnson, Will packer
May 14, 2025
The search for the Florida HBCU’s 13th president has been mired in controversy over the candidacy of Marva Johnson.
thegrio, Elizabeth City State University, HBCU, shooting
April 29, 2025
The mass shooting at the historically Black university in North Carolina happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, April…
Caleb Wilson, Pilgrim Baptist Church, hazing, Omega Psi Phi, hazing death, HBCU, Black college student life, theGrio.com
March 17, 2025
During funeral and celebration of life services many call for change in the wake of Caleb Wilson’s death during an…
Caleb Wilson, Omega Psi Phi, Southern University and A&M College, Omega Psi Phi death, hazing, college hazing, Black fraternities, Black greek life, theGrio.com
March 7, 2025
Caleb McCray is denying accusations put forth against him in death of a college junior following an alleged hazing incident.
Caleb Wilson, Omega Psi Phi, Southern University and A&M College, Omega Psi Phi death, hazing, college hazing, Black fraternities, Black greek life, theGrio.com
March 7, 2025
 Caleb Wilson, a Louisiana native, was a mechanical engineering student at Southern University when he died on Feb. 27.
Caleb Wilson, Omega Psi Phi, Southern University and A&M College, Omega Psi Phi death, hazing, college hazing, Black fraternities, Black greek life, theGrio.com
March 6, 2025
Caleb Wilson, a college junior who died while attending Southern University, remembered by peers and church members.
Caleb Wilson, Omega Psi Phi, Southern University and A&M College, Omega Psi Phi death, hazing, college hazing, Black fraternities, Black greek life, theGrio.com
March 3, 2025
The family of Caleb Wilson, who died while pledging Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Southern University and A&M College, releases…
USDA, the 1890 Scholars Program, the Department of Agriculture, HBCUs, Black colleges, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
February 26, 2025
The HBCU Scholars program was suspended last week as the Trump Administration continues to slash DEI efforts.
USDA, the 1890 Scholars Program, the Department of Agriculture, HBCUs, Black colleges, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
February 23, 2025
The USDA suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, which provided full tuition to students in agriculture, food, or natural resource science.
Mean Green Marching Machine, HBCU marching band at inauguration, Donald Trump second inauguration, theGrio.com
January 21, 2025
The Mean Green of Mississippi Valley State University became embroiled in controversy after accepting an invitation to perform.
DeSean Jackson, theGrio.com
December 27, 2024
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. Norfolk State hired Michael Vick last week.
Howard University, Forbes top colleges, HBCUs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, theGrio.com
September 14, 2024
Six HBCUs, including Howard, are named on the annual list that highlights 500 top-performing schools in the US.
FAMU football team
July 25, 2023
The FAMU football team can resume all activities while an investigation into an explicit rap music video shot in the…
July 12, 2023
A key objective of the program is to expose the Black college community to the inner workings of the Las…
HBCUs applications increase
July 12, 2023
HBCUs are preparing for a potentially substantial increase in applications following the U.S. Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
July 7, 2023
Ken Griffey Jr's, HBCU Swingman All-Star Classic puts players from 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities on MLB's radar.
July 3, 2023
The Supreme Court's affirmative action decision will mostly impact Black students, but it may result in increased enrollment at HBCUs.
June 28, 2023
Tennessee State University announced that it will become the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey.
Missouri teen walks to graduation
June 5, 2023
A St. Louis middle school student is seeing his determination pay off after he walked six miles to attend his…