Scandinavia is often celebrated as the global gold standard for press freedom. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland consistently rank at the top of international indexes, with strong legal protections, transparent institutions, and a culture that res ...
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and creator of Afrobeat, has once again made history. The Recording Academy has honored him with the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making him the first African artist to receive th ...
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North Carolina A&T State University, a renowned Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is celebrating the achievements of one of its alumni who has created a groundbreaking solution for hair stylists.
Meet Osi Akwara, a North Carolina A&T ...
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Barber-Scotia College, a historically Black college located in Concord, North Carolina, is facing a dire financial situation, according to a recent report from The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
The report states that the institution has "co ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new national initiative is underway to ensure that every student at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country has access to the groundbreaking book 'Never Lost'. The comprehensive program, led by t ...
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Yellow Springs, OH - The HBCU Radio Preservation Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities' radio stations, is making waves at WYSO, a community radio station in Yellow S ...
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Bowie State University, one of Maryland's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), continued its impressive track and field performance at the recent Marlin Invitational in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Bowie State Bulldogs show ...
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Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), a historically Black university located in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced plans to construct a new $62 million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) research and education center on its cam ...
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter and platinum-selling recording artist Tynisha Keli has officially signed a new recording deal with Humble Sound Records, marking an exciting new chapter in her celebrated career. The partnership will usher in the release o ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 1:57PM
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Atlanta, GA - In a powerful reflection, a student at Morehouse College, one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is making a compelling case for why Black male students should seriously consider attending an H ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 7:04AM
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Howard University, the renowned Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Washington, D.C., has been named the top HBCU in the nation by Forbes Magazine for the second year in a row.
This prestigious recognition underscores Howard' ...
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North Carolina A&T State University alum Chisom Okwor has created an innovative automated handheld braiding device aimed at doubling the income for professional hairstylists. Okwor, a graduate of the university's engineering program, developed the de ...
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CHICAGO, IL - The iconic energy and showmanship of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands came alive in the Windy City as DRUMLine Live, the spectacular musical stage show, took the stage at the Chicago Auditorium. Audiences ...
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Greensboro, NC - The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, is set to host its annual HBCU Night on January 30th, featuring a commemorative jersey and a lineup of special events to honor the rich legacy of Historically ...
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ATLANTA, GA - Fans of the classic 90s sitcom A Different World are in for a treat, as the beloved HBCU-focused series is set to make a highly anticipated return. In an exciting announcement, the show's producers have launched a casting call for the r ...
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