“WE ARE NSU” Student : Derek Smith Major : History Hometown : Chesapeake, Virginia Derek Smith a senior, from Chesapeake, Virginia has been named this week’s Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”. At Norfolk State University Derek is majoring in History and is recognized as an honor student with a 3.69 GPA . He plans to be […]
Paul Quinn College has something to celebrate! The administration has announced that the institution received it’s largest donation in school history, $4.4 million. Dallas Philanthropist, Trammell S. Crow had previously donated $1 million to the Tigers four years ago, but he added $3.4 million to the already generous donation in June. “There are moments in our […]
Grambling State University has set a new record. But this time it’s not because of its storied football team. It’s because of the family that has now been deemed Guinness Book of Records worthy for most graduates of a single university. The Wayne Family of Marion, Louisiana was notified last month that their bid had […]
Jackson State University came from behind (twice), then held on to beat Alabama State 9-8 in the championship game of the SWAC Baseball Tournament. Sunday’s win records a back-to-back championship for the fourth time. The Tigers won consecutive titles from 1977-78, 1989-90, and 1993-95. SWAC.org reports: SWAC Newcomer of the Year, Tilur Smith and pitcher […]
05/05/14 – Let’s be real. HBCUs are under a microscope and have been for a while now. The constant scrutiny and questions surrounding the relevancy of our institutions and low retention and graduation rates often overshadow the rich history and cultural achievements graduates from HBCUs have achieved. It certainly feels good to have an international corporation like […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – They share the same name, same talents and same philosophies; and on Saturday, May 3, father and son duo Sherwood Brown Sr. and Sherwood Brown Jr. will walk across the same stage to receive their diplomas from Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI). Sherwood Sr. will receive his […]
She may have been killed off on Person of Interest but that didn’t stop Taraji P. Henson’s flow. She wanted to be written out because she wanted to pursure movies while roles were there for the post-40 actress. Not only did she just host BET’s Celebration of Gospel 2014, she’s in three movies this year, […]
Jessie Baskin was sentenced to 51 weeks in the county jail, five years of probation and 300 hours of community service for participating in the beating death of 26-year-old Robert Champion, the drum major for the Florida A&M marching band who was hazed to death in November 2011. In a hearing that lasted nearly three […]
03/27/14- Home Depot’s Melissa Brown talks to the crew about the Retool Your School contest, a campus improvement grant program.
A few NFL legends returned home to where it all began to celebrate new and old talent at Grambling State University. Sammy White (1976-1985, Minnesota Vikings) and Everson Walls (1981-1993, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns) were both spotted taking photos with fans and enjoying the University’s annual Black and Gold spring game activities. Both White […]
There are many reasons why Black students consider attending a historically Black college or university. Not only do HBCU’s provide an education, they offer Black students a strong sense of their Black culture. Angela Boyd, associate director of university admissions of Hampton University, said in the Tom Joyner Foundation’s How to Prepare for College, “HBCU’s […]
Spike Lee’s classic Black college film School Daze turned 25 in 2013. Given that anniversary, many fans wonder if there’s a chance Lee might release a sequel to the classic film. In the past there has been talk, but no confirmation of a follow up until now. Spike Lee spoke with Black&Sexy TV and confirmed […]
