$544 million.
That’s the amount that Tennessee State University — the only public HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Tennessee— is owed by the state, according to a recent legislative study. For decades, the state has failed t ...
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Morehouse College today announced the celebration of its 156th anniversary with its annual Founder’s Week commemoration. Founder’s Week activities reflect the history and legacy of the College by honoring the work and lives of current industry and co ...
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During this Black History Month 2023, it’s important to consider the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have had in providing an education for thousands of Black Americans who were excluded from enjoying the full rights of a ci ...
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UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Leadership Conference, is hosting a powerful three-day conference on Feb. 16-19 in Birmingham, AL to connect more than 300 students, faculty, leaders in the HBCU community, funding experts, sponsors, alumni and UNCF ...
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(Talladega, AL) Talladega College recently partnered with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics to launch the nation’s second HBCU women’s gymnastics team. The college has now made history by hiring Aja Sims-Fletcher as its inaugural gymnastics coach, making her ...
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Maryland, nicknamed the “Free State,” houses four of America’s HBCUs. According to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), those four HBCUs produce $1 billion in total economic impact, 9,327 jobs, and $9.5 billion in lifetime earnings. So if you’re loo ...
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Bowl is Founding Partner of Postseason All-Star Game to be Played Feb. 25 in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The Allstate Sugar Bowl will again partner with the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game that will showcase the best NFL draft-eligible ...
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The Super Bowl is the mecca of American football that all players aspire to participate in and be a hero, too.
Super Bowl LVII will be a historic one when Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City ...
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Las Vegas, NV/USA February 10, 2023
Gumbo for the Soul Publications proudly announces the upcoming
February 12, 2023 release of our 6th anthology!
Gumbo for the Soul: Men and Women of Honor II
Honoring the 20th Anniversar ...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina is home to the country's largest number of Black HBCU undergraduate students.
Historically Black colleges and Universities were established in the United States to provide higher education opportunities to Black Am ...
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HOUSTON, TX - The Astros Foundation is excited to host at Minute Maid Park the first annual Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball tournament highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball pr ...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Students at Alabama State University are getting some extra exposure to technology and digital skills thanks to a new program that works to develop training sessions at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The pr ...
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — There are dozens of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country, and only a handful got their start before the Civil War.
However, did you know that New Haven could have also been home to a Blac ...
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When thinking about HBCU sports, we often think about stats, players, and coaches. However, when asked the question “What changes can be made to make HBCU Sports better?”, we are challenged to look at all aspects, not just what our eyes are trained t ...
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Washington, D.C. – The Wizards will celebrate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with HBCU night presented by Stackwell Capital on February 11 when the Indiana Pacers come to Capital One Arena. Washington will also recognize B ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The annual HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands was held Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The annual event draws thousands in Atlanta and features several HBCUs across the United States.
Sev ...
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As Reported on Senior Executive:
Recruiting from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is essential for organizations committed to uplifting and supporting Black communities and diversifying their talent pool. HBCU recruiting foster ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 9:16AM
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Check out this video from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina!
Rosenwald schools were built by African American communities that received technical and financial assistance from Julius Rosenwald, whose contribut ...
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Check out this video from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina!
Hello Bulldogs! For the month of February, we will showcase some of our “Bulldog Love” stories. Check out Hayward and Funneaser’s stor ...
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Check out black inventors via the art of spoken word poetry by kamal imani aka Kamal the HIp Hop Teacher Mr. O
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The gleaming 52-acre campus has 21 state-of-the-art classrooms, six labs, a 10,000-volume library, manicured grounds, a 600-seat theater, and modern dorms equipped with features hand-picked by Winfrey herself. “I wanted to create an environment that ...
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Impact Stories
The passion to uplift and empower drives the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation. Each of the courageous people featured here worked with the organizations highlighted on this site, supported by the OWCF, to overcome significant obsta ...
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Called To Serve Co-Hosted by Daisy Brown and Demetra Davis.
Join us for Season Four, Episode I of Called to Serve as Daisy Brown introduces her new Co-Host, Demetra Davis.
Today's Guest Speaker is Veteran Alexis McCray of Elevated Horizons Ment ...
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North Carolina’s new bipartisan historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Caucus will hold its first official meeting next week to outline specific goals for maximizing the potential of the NC10, caucus co-chair Sen. Gladys Robinson, D-Guil ...
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