DJ Khaled, Get Schooled Launch Major Keys Scholarship
DJ Khaled and Get Schooled launch Key to Social Change scholarship program, awarding over $20,000 to students using social media for positive community impact....
Tag : Education
Uvalde Mayor: Robb Elementary Should Be Demolished
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin says Robb Elementary School should be torn down after the May 24 shooting that killed 21 people. Officials agree the building...
Texas High School Cancels Classes After Costly Senior Prank
A senior prank at Frisco Memorial High School in Texas spiraled out of control, causing thousands in damages and forcing class cancellations. The incident involved...
Lawsuit Filed Over Assault on Autistic Student on Bus
A mother filed a $10 million lawsuit after her 6-year-old autistic son was allegedly assaulted by a bus driver on his way home from school...
Dad Removed from School Board Meeting Over Mask Debate
Dave Calus was forcibly removed from a Webster School Board meeting after refusing to wear a mask three times. The incident has sparked renewed debate...
UA Renames Graves Hall After Autherine Lucy
University of Alabama renames Graves Hall to Lucy-Graves Hall, honoring Autherine Lucy Foster, the school's first Black student who enrolled in 1956....
Hearing Impaired Teen Published Her First Sign Language Book
18-year-old Khyiana Tate published 'Signing with Khy,' a groundbreaking ASL book addressing lack of diversity in sign language education materials....
Megan Thee Stallion Graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration, fulfilling a promise to her late mother....
Howard University Students Protest Housing Conditions
Howard University students have protested for 27 days over unsafe housing conditions including mold and flooding. Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen publicly disagreed about the...
Teachers Association Warns of “Slap a Teacher” TikTok Challenge
California Teachers Association issues warning about dangerous 'Slap a Teacher' TikTok challenge targeting educators. Teachers face new safety concerns amid existing workplace pressures....
Golden Bull Legacy: Three-Generation Success Story
Dr. Regina Boyd, a 1994 Johnson C. Smith University graduate, shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to education leader. Her story represents three generations of...
Information at Our Fingertips, Yet Society
A thought-provoking discussion about how society handles the abundance of information available at our fingertips in the digital age....
Cordae & Disney Fund HBCU Scholarships
GRAMMY-nominated rapper Cordae partners with Disney Dreamers Academy and ESPN's The Undefeated to fund scholarships for underrepresented students at HBCUs....
Clark Atlanta University Named As Partner In 0 Million Black
Clark Atlanta University joins $90 million initiative with Morehouse and Spelman to prepare HBCU students for private equity careers through scholarships and mentorships....
Clark Atlanta University Secures $5M Grant
Clark Atlanta University received $5 million in donations during historic dual commencement ceremonies featuring Stacey Abrams and Bakari Sellers as speakers....
DEDE CELEBRATES MOM’S MONTH WITH 4TH ANNUAL “DO-OVER” SCHOLARSHIP
DeDe McGuire Foundation offers $10,000 scholarships to women whose education was interrupted. The fourth annual Do-Over Scholarship contest runs through May 2021....
Howard University Gets $4.9M Music Business Center
Howard University receives $4.9 million from Warner Music Group to create a new music business center. The center will prepare diverse students for management careers...
School Board Member’s Stance on Racism Unclear
School board member struggles to answer whether they are pro-racist or anti-racist in viral video. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing racism in educational...
With 97K Children Testing Positive for COVID-19, Why Open Up
D.L. Hughley questions school reopening decisions amid 97K children testing positive for COVID-19. The comedian addresses pandemic safety concerns for students....
University President on Voting Importance
A university president shares an important message about the significance of voting and civic engagement for students and community members....
FAMU Senior Wins McDonald’s Black & Golden Scholarship
FAMU senior Adrianna Bayles wins $15,000 McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Scholarship. She's among 34 HBCU students awarded through Thurgood Marshall College Fund....
Army Secretary McCarthy Gives $800M to HBCUs
U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy presents $2.8 million to HBCU presidents to promote military diversity and inclusion initiatives....
Dr. Yingkai Fang Named Assistant Professor of Fisheries
Dr. Yingkai Fang joins UAPB as assistant professor of fisheries and natural resource economics, bringing expertise in aquaculture research....
Morgan State builds $10M medical school without state aid
Morgan State University is building a $10 million medical school facility without state funding. The HBCU informed legislators the new facility will take three years...
Rock Ts HBCU Spotlight: Harris Stowe State University
Rock Ts features Harris Stowe State University in their HBCU spotlight series, celebrating the historically black college and university....