By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black people have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no lack of desire or motivation that stops them from pursuing the […]
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Connecting with a purpose
For nearly a century, The State Fair Classic, pitting rivals Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University, has been a staple of the State Fair of Texas. Thousands of […]
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HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124 Million Boost to Propel Systemic Change
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia To help fortify historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide, the HBCU Transformation Project has garnered a substantial $124 million investment from […]
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Reckoning With Racism, Even at a Haven Like Spelman
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Sociology professor Cynthia Spence says we need dialogue to help HBCU students heal from beliefs rooted in white supremacy. The Black […]
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The Rebirth of Golf at Florida’s Oldest HBCU
The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of 2021 when officials from THE PLAYERS Championship went to EWU’s Jacksonville campus […]
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Ford Tech Spotlight: Interview with HBCU Hampton Grad Telisha Everett
Sponsored content brought to you by Ford Motors Company Ford’s mission to build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Supporting HBCUs and […]
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Tips on Choosing the Right University from HBCU Alumni + Ford Executive Ivan Boykin
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Ford’s dedication goes beyond supporting HBCUs, opening the scope for those to join them in their mission to build a better world. “Our success isn’t […]
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Jacksonians are not mad at Deion Sanders for leaving JSU, it’s HOW he left
By Tyler Carter By now, the world knows of Deion “Primetime” Sanders exodus from Jackson State University [JSU] is imminent. Once he coaches his 12-0 JSU football team against the […]
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Keep Upskilling Yourself: Advice from Ford Exec and HBCU Alumni Sondra Sutton Phung
Sponsored Content Brought to you by Ford Motor Company Ford is committed to supporting HBCUs and developing diverse talent within the company. We had the opportunity to speak with the […]
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and alumni as they prepare for the return of […]