HBCU News & Commentary
“Extra’s” AJ Calloway started out at BET as the co-host of “106 and Park” then landed a gig as a correspondent on the entertainment show “Extra.” But before he achieved those successes in show business, he set a foundation for himself at Howard University. The 39-year-old TV personality wanted to pay tribute to the school […]
Jeff Johnson has 3 Things You Should Know including the resignation of Howard University’s president of five years, Dr. Sidney Ribeau. Ribeau’s recent and immediate decision to leave…
The Washington Post reports that Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau is stepping down from his post after five years in the position. Ribeau, 65, wrote a letter explaining his retirement to the Howard community, it reads: After careful deliberation, I have decided to announce my retirement immediately from our beloved institution and will officially […]
I sat inside a spacious conference room Wednesday listening to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan talk about the epic challenges facing the nation’s 106 historically black colleges. It’s a daunting task. Some black colleges are struggling just to keep the lights on. With some black colleges potentially facing extinction in the near future, it’s unconscionable […]
The Marching 100 has returned to FAMU. The storied marching band known for its fancy footwork and its bombastic support of FAMU’s football team, the Rattlers, returned to the field this semester after a 653 day suspension. Robert Champion Jr., a member of the band was brutally beaten and died in a hazing incident in […]
White House correspondent April Ryan talks with Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University about the problems with the Parent PLUS loans and the negative impact they are having
Rachel Jeanteal appeared on HLN’s “Nancy Grace” and thanked radio legend Tom Joyner for his scholarship, telling special host Vinnie Politan, “I’m Blessed and I just want to thank him and his followers.” To Jeantel’s surprise, Joyner joined her on “Nancy Grace” and the 19-year-old was able to thank him herself. In case you missed it, […]
“The Fly Jock”, Tom Joyner headed to CNN last night to talk with evening talk show host Piers Morgan about offering Rachel Jeantel a full ride scholarship to any HBCU, Rush Limbaugh using the N-word and more. In case you missed it, the DJ offered Rachel Jeantel, the friend of Trayvon Martin who took the […]
Rachel Jeantel was thrust into the spotlight after she testified in the George Zimmerman trial detailing her friendship with her slain friend, Trayvon Martin. However, instead of people encouraging Jeantel and supporting the teen who will forever live with the burden of being the last person to talk to Martin before his death, the 19-year-old […]
American Urban Radio Networks White House Correspondent April Ryan asked President Obama if his new African leaders initiative will assist troubled historically black colleges. In her first question to President Obama, Ryan asks. “What are your hopes once you touch down in South Africa as it deals with the youth population, especially with the HBCUs […]
One of the proudest moments of Melvin Cox’s (pictured right) life would have been to see his daughter graduate with honors from the prestigious Spelman College in Atlanta.…
Grambling State University student Corban Bell had an amazing month. He celebrated his birthday, colleague students approved his campus recycling initiative recently and he won the Toyota Green Initiative contest. University President Frank G. Pogue made it official Wednesday when he announced the news to the campus community. “On behalf of this university… the faculty […]
