HBCU

When South Carolina’s governor ordered all public schools closed in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Benedict College administrators had already started to prepare for a potential closure. Benedict, a small historically Black private liberal arts college in Columbia, has a student population of just over 2,000. When the school decided to close, […]

Two police officers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University (N.C. A&T), a historically black college (HBCU) have been placed on administrative leave after they were caught on camera forcefully arresting a student leader who hadn’t committed a crime. Around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, N.C. A&T sophomore Verdant Julius, who serves as president of the […]

Texas Southern University Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett and the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are doing something amazing for students who will step on campus in the future. The sorority presented the HBCU with a $150,500 check from Barrett’s bequest to the sorority, which Texas Southern University’s Foundation matched to create one of the institution’s […]

On February 10th, viewers across America will witness the launch of the nation’s only African American news network, Black News Channel (BNC). BNC’s state-of-the-art network operations center is based in Tallahassee, Florida, with news bureaus located throughout the country. BNC will provide culturally specific, intelligent programming that is informative, educational, inspiring, and empowering to its audience. […]

On Monday night Washington Wizards player Bradley Beal dropped 43 points on the court. But, he was up bright and early on Tuesday morning and hosted 50 students on a tour of Howard University as part of his continued partnership with Ron Brown College Preparatory High School (RBHS). According to NBA.com, the students arrived on […]

The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan deal that would permanently restore funding to historically black colleges and universities and other schools that serve large shares of minority students. The legislation also would simplify the federal form used to apply for student financial aid. Although the amended bill has yet to go before the House, […]

Classic football games are a huge part of HBCU football, now imagine that but bigger. The Celebration Bowl is just that. Executive director of the Celebration Bowl John Grant says it feels like “a Classic game” that has been put on “steroids!” The game features the champions from the SWAC and champions from the MEAC. […]

HOUSTON (AP) — Thursday’s presidential debate isn’t just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It’s also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020. The event marks the first time this cycle that a high-profile debate will […]

Tom is proud to call Denny’s a TJMS Partner because they share in his vision. John Miller, Denny’s President & CEO, takes great pride in working with Tom and the TJMS. One passion that they share is benefiting HBCUs and their students. 2019 is the seventh year of the Denny’s Hungry for Education program and they’re […]

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter has announced plans to donate $1 million to the historically black Simmons College of Kentucky. If you recall, Schnatter made headlines in 2017 when he said Papa John’s pizza sales were hurt by the NFL’s handling of players’ kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of racial injustice. That comment spawned white supremacists to declare the company their […]

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter has announced plans to donate $1 million to the historically black Simmons College of Kentucky. If you recall, Schnatter made headlines in 2017 when he said Papa John’s pizza sales were hurt by the NFL’s handling of players’ kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of racial injustice. That comment spawned white supremacists to declare the company their […]

The Bowie State University is mourning the loss of two students, killed just days apart. In May, 18-year-old Damion Callery Jr. graduated from high school and was so excited to go to college and begin his Freshman year at Bowie State University. He planned to major in business or marketing, and was preparing to leave […]