Morgan State’s Marching Band Makes History as First HBCU to Perform at D-Day Memorial Parade in France
The Magnificent Marching Machine from Morgan State University made history on Friday as they took center stage in Normandy, France, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Invasion of Normandy during World War II which is considered the largest invasion by sea in history. This significant milestone marked the first time a Historically Black College […]
Model Anok Yai, Who Was First Discovered at Howard’s Homecoming, Shined Brightly at the MET Gala
On fashion’s biggest night, the MET Gala was packed with a star-studded lineup of actresses, models, and celebrities. Among them, one name sparkled brighter than the rest: Anok Yai. Her journey from a memorable moment at an HBCU homecoming to the illustrious MET Gala is truly inspiring. In 2017, Yai, then a sophomore at Plymouth […]
Tennessee State University Student Turns Dorm Room Into His Own Personal ‘Tiny Desk’
Talk about following your dreams! David Nyenwe is a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville. Like many HBCU students, Nyenwe is laser-focused on his academic studies while also using his time in school to carve out a unique career path. However, he’s not just waiting around the career center to make his dreams […]
Championship HBCU Basketball Team Finally Visits the White House More Than 6 Decades After Their Win
This is a long time coming! The Tennessee A&I Tigers of Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University made history in 1957 as the first HBCU team to win a national championship, Essence reports. They followed up that impressive victory with two more back-to-back national titles, making history as the first college team to win three […]
Celebrating Dr. Johnnetta Cole, the First Black Woman President of Spelman College
She is a true pioneer in academia! Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. The name itself evokes a legacy of leadership, scholarship, and a deep commitment to empowering others. A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Dr. Cole has shattered glass ceilings throughout her career, most notably as the first African American woman to serve […]
Spelman College Becomes First HBCU To Offer A Cosmetic Science Program For Students
Spelman College is working to ensure that the beauty products Black women use are developed by people of color with people of color in mind. Spelman is introducing a new Cosmetic Science Degree program for students under the liberal arts college’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program. This is the first program of its […]
Fisk Gymnast Morgan Price Earns Highest-Ever Score for an HBCU Gymnast
She’s set the beam high! Fisk gymnast Morgan Price just made history, finishing 2nd place during competition with an impressive 39.275 score, Fisk University Gymnastics reports. Not only is it a personal best for Price, it is the highest-ever score recorded by an HBCU gymnast. Watch the incredible moment below! View this post on Instagram […]
Influencer Brandon Jinx Creates Nike’s First-Ever Morehouse College Shoe
A Morehouse College graduate is honoring the school with its own Nike shoe! Influencer Brandon ‘Jinx’ Jenkins recently announced that the Morehouse sneaker he worked to design as part of a collaboration with Nike is available for purchase. The Nike Terminator High features the college’s signature colors and the Maroon Tiger mascot. After being contacted […]
Alabama A&M Makes History as First HBCU Band to Lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
They’re the first HBCU to kick off the parade! 256 students from Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White are set to travel more than 900 miles to kick off the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, USA Today reports. Held annually in New York City, Alabama A&M is not the first HBCU band to […]