HBCU President & Renowned Shoe Designer Partners With Target to Release New Adjustable Footwear Line
He’s changing the world of footwear! Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is a name synonymous with innovation, design, and empowerment. A trailblazer in the footwear industry and a visionary educator, he has shattered barriers and paved new lanes in the footwear and design industry. Edwards’ journey began with a passion for design and a keen eye for […]
Tuskegee University Launches First HBCU Aviation Program in Alabama to Train Black Pilots
It’s a full-circle moment! Tuskegee University has just announced its newly accredited aviation program, making history as the first and only historically Black college or university (HBCU) in Alabama to offer an aviation program for students, Black Enterprise reports. The program is an extension of the university’s mission to contribute to training the next generation […]
Delaware State to Launch New HBCU Program Partnership With NYC High School
This is a game-changer! Delaware State University has partnered with New York City Public Schools to launch a first-of-its-kind early college program supported by an HBCU, Black Enterprise reports. The HBCU-led program will launch at a new high school opening in Queens, with students allowed to enroll in the program and earn college credits before […]
HBCU Grads Bring Manhattan’s First Black Craft Beer Bar, Harlem Hops, to Atlanta
The HBCU link up we didn’t know we needed. In 2018, three HBCU graduates, Kevin Bradford (Hampton University), Kim Harris (Clark Atlanta University), and Stacey Lee Spratt (Clark Atlanta University), teamed up to open Harlem Hops, the first 100% Black-owned craft beer bar in Harlem, New York. Seeking to provide the quality craft beer they […]
Watch Monaé Nichols Jump Exact Meters Needed to Qualify for Paris Olympics
Now, this is impressive! With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, many of our star-studded athletes are putting their money where their mouth is! Recently, Monaé Nichols, a Bethune-Cookman alum and superb track and field athlete who competes in the long jump, competed at the Olympic Trials for her spot in Paris. On Nichols’ […]
Author LaDarrion Williams Releases New Fiction Book Centered Around Literal HBCU Magic
“What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU in the South?” Author LaDarrion Williams has released “Blood at the Root,” a novel that brings magic to an HBCU setting for young readers. Launched on May 7th, the story follows a teenager on the run who discovers a hidden family and a magical community at an […]
Ludacris Celebrates Daughter Karma Bridges’ Graduation from Spelman College
It’s a proud moment for the Bridges family! Karma Bridges, daughter of renowned rapper Ludacris and the inspiration behind the popular animated series “Karma’s World,” graduated summa cum laude from Spelman College earlier this month. This occasion not only marked the culmination of her years of hard work and dedication but also the importance of […]
Morehouse Graduate Thanks Incarcerated Uncle for Taking Out Loan to Help Him Finish School
He has the support of a strong community around him! In a heartfelt and inspiring story of the power of community, Darius, recently shared his remarkable journey to graduating from Morehouse College. In a tweet that has resonated with many, Darius revealed a key turning point in his senior year. “Last one, but in order […]
Kenyan President Signs Agreements With HBCUs to Promote Economic Development & STEM Education Between Countries
Kenya is making waves in the educational sphere! The East African country has entered a groundbreaking partnership that connects the nation with some of America’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Black Enterprise reports. Kenyan President William Ruto recently confirmed that the Kenyan government has signed agreements with HBCUs such as Spelman College, […]
Jay Jones Makes History as Howard University’s First Transgender Student Body President
The votes are in, and The Mecca is a place of acceptance! Jay Jones, a junior political science major from Fort Worth, Texas, has become Howard University‘s 64th Student Association (HUSA) president, making history as the first transgender person to hold the position. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Jones ❤️❤️ […]