Did you know that Howard University is the only HBCU in the nation with a swim program? In their 75th year, this season opening is set to make history!
'The Woman King' director Gina Prince-Bythewood spoke about the slave trade storyline in the film and physically training with her actors.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals are having a major impact on college sports. Athletes starring at HBCUs are no exception to that rule. The post HBCU Athletes Are Getting NIL Deals, Too appeared first on NewsOne.
A statue honoring trailblazing abolitionist Harriet Tubman has risen in Maryland. The post Statue Honoring Trailblazer Harriet Tubman Rises In Maryland appeared first on NewsOne.
Through the initiative, Techstars and JP Morgan aim to allocate over $80 million in funding to over 37 accelerators supporting diverse founders by 2025. The post Black-Led, DMV-Based Startups Receive Boost From Techstars Accelerator appeared first on NewsOne.
A group of HBCU alumni is working to make the pathway easier by creating a culture of connectivity, camaraderie and collaboration. The post Brown Skin Brunchin’: HBCU Graduates Open Doors For Black Women Through Brunch and Vibes appeared first on NewsOne.
A new course for AP students seeking to earn college credit is devoted to teaching about the comprehensive African-American experience. The College Board has made the program available to 60 unnamed high schools across the country, with plans to expand nationwide to all interested high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The post New AP African American Studies Course Debuts This Fall appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Diversity and representation in the NFL have been hot-button topics over the past few years, and for good reason. There just aren’t a lot of Black faces in most NFL organizations, once you step off the field. The league only has three Black head coaches, Mike Tomlin, Lovie Smith, and Michael McDaniel. Since the league […] The post Here Are All The Black Executives And General Managers In The NFL appeared first on NewsOne.
Black women are putting the sport of gymnastics on their backs. They’ve been dominating gymnastics for a while and showed their talents once again at the 2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championship. Three Black women, 17-year-old Konnor McClain, 20-year-old Shilese Jones, and 21-year-old Jordan Chiles, took home some hardware after winning the senior all-around competition and becoming […]
Dean's Beauty Salon and Barber Shop has evolved into a community mainstay. The post Black-Owned Portland Barbershop Added To The National Register Of Historic Places appeared first on NewsOne.
We had both the honor & pleasure to be a special guest at the 2022 HBCU Presidents Dinner in Washington, D.C. Here's what went down.
LeBron James just inked a hefty contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, really earning himself a king's ransom.
