HBCUs BLM Has Made HBCUs More Popular Than Ever. But Will the Support Last? Students and faculty of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have long praised the value of institutions where Black students can feel at home with others who share their history and experiences. But after years of struggle for the same money and resources as predominantly white institutions, the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement has ushered in a wave...
HBCUs This Former Nike Designer Is Reopening Michigan's Only HBCU Former Nike designer D’Wayne Edwards will reopen the Lewis College of Business, the only Historically Black College in Michigan, which closed down in 2013.
vaccine trials HBCU President Is Encouraging Black Students to Sign Up for Covid-19 Vaccine Trials After Doing So Himself The president of Xavier University of Louisiana, Reynold Verret, is participating in a Covid-19 vaccine trial and encouraging Black students to follow suit. He explains why it is so important for people of color to be represented in the vaccine trials given that they are disproportionately dying from the virus.
kamala harris Digging Into Kamala Harris' Deep Support From the HBCU Community Danielle Belton of The Root breaks down what Kamala Harris brings to the ticket and how she’s expected to garner widespread backing from the HBCU and sorority community.
HBCUs What Would Happen if Top Athletic Recruits Attended HBCUs? A viral tweet from rising basketball phenom Mikey Williams has sparked a new question “What would happen if top high school recruits attended HBCUs over Division I schools?” CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams weighed in on how the potential decision could impact college sports.
