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Students at South Carolina State University successfully pushed to remove Pamela Evette as commencement speaker, prompting backlash from state lawmakers.
South Carolina State University now faces defunding by state legislators to punish the HBCU for successfully protesting a commencement speech from anti-DEI Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. The malicious MAGA is so determined to berate these students on their big day that her canceled appearance is now the pretense to destroy the school she claims to […] The post Legislators Threaten To Defund SC State As Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Doubles Down On Dissing HBCU Over Canceled Commencement Speech appeared first on Bossip.
Spelman College's decision to select co-winners for their annual Miss Spelman College Pageant has sparked a serious debate online. The post Can You Spel Controversy? Spelman College Sparks Outrage For Crowning 2 Miss Spelman Pageant Queens After ‘Scoring Discrepancy’ appeared first on MadameNoire.
Libraries evolve beyond books, offering free WiFi, job support, community programs, and inclusive spaces for all.
MacKenzie Scott has completely changed how people think about funding for historically Black colleges and universities. Her total donations to HBCUs now range between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion. This isn’t just a one-time gesture but a deliberate choice to support schools that have been financially overlooked for a long time. After her divorce from […]
When you think of the first Irish people, you probably picture fair-skinned red heads…history and science says otherwise. Turns out, the first Irish were blue-eyed Black folks. Researchers say that the ancient genetics of Ireland reveal that the island’s earliest inhabitants— hunter-gatherers who arrived about 10,000 years ago (around 8000 BCE)—had dark skin and piercing […]
Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.
The use of AI follows the Texas state legislature's passage of several laws cracking down on how race and gender are taught in public universities.
For HBCUs, this is not a technical policy dispute. It is a direct threat to their students, enrollment pipelines, and long-term viability.
The University of Cincinnati’s AACRC was shut down, but Black student groups are working hard to preserve its legacy, programs, and community support despite the loss.
Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
WalletHub's latest survey reveals the best and worst U.S. school systems. Discover which states excel in education quality, funding, and graduation rates this back-to-school season.