Remembering Willie Thrower, The NFL’s First Black Quarterback
We’re familiar with names like Jalen Hurts, Russell Willson, and Patrick Mahomes, who hopes to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their second championship in a row this Super Bowl LVIII weekend. But long before Mahomes even picked up the pigskin there was Willie Thrower, the first Black quarterback to ever play in the NFL […]
NCAT Alumna Opens First Black-Owned Ultrasound Studio in Greensboro
Courtney Hall is passionate about families. After graduating from North Carolina A&T University, Hall dedicated her career to mental health and clinical social work, balancing her roles as a wife and mother of three boys. Now she’s making the health of Black women and mothers her number one priority by opening Bump Baby Bliss, the […]
Spike Lee’s Production Company Teams Up With Morgan State for Film Interns
Spike Lee has joined forces with Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD to provide an opportunity for students aspiring to enter the film industry, the historically Black university announced. In a collaboration, Lee’s production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and talent firm The Gersh Agency have partnered with Morgan’s School of Global Journalism […]
Robert Smith Partners with Steinbridge Group to Commit $100M to HBCUs
He’s back at it again! In an initiative to address the challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) has joined forces with the Steinbridge Group. The partnership, recently announced by Steinbridge Group, includes a substantial $100 million capital commitment to develop attainable […]
Brittney Griner Jersey To Be Retired By Baylor During Black History Month
She’ll be the seventh woman to have her name hang in the rafters! Baylor University is set to retire Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey when the Bears face Texas Tech on February 18 at the newly inaugurated Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. The announcement comes as a celebration of Griner’s outstanding contribution to women’s basketball, […]
Apply to the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
They’re giving away a $5,000 scholarship! Are you a dedicated student passionate about making a positive impact in your community? The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship is an opportunity for rising sophomore, junior, and senior students pursuing degrees in community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice-related programs. Sponsored by the Congressional […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and FedEx to Empower Students with Scholarship Opportunity
Business majors are encouraged to seize this opportunity! In a commitment to fostering education and supporting the aspirations of students, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has joined with FedEx to provide financial assistance to exceptional individuals pursuing Business majors at TMCF member-schools. Seven outstanding scholars will be selected to receive financial support of up […]
Spelman College Receives Historic $100 Million Donation, the Largest Ever for an HBCU
This generous contribution coincides with Spelman College celebrating its 100th naming anniversary! ABC News reports that Spelman College, a historically Black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, has received a groundbreaking $100 million donation, marking the largest single contribution ever made to any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The historic donation comes from businesswoman […]
Celebrating the Finer Sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta
Today marks another year for the illustrious sorority! As Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, commemorates its Founders’ Day, we take a moment to celebrate the enduring legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and finer womanhood that this illustrious organization has championed since its inception. Founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Zeta Phi Beta has […]
Celebrating the Sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta!
We honor the vision, resilience, and impactful contributions of the sorority’s founders and members. As Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. commemorates its Founders’ Day, it is fitting to recognize the outstanding contributions of some of its distinguished members. Here, we shine a spotlight on five remarkable women who have not only excelled in their respective […]