HBCU

MacKenzie Scott Gives $63M To HBCU Morgan State University, The School’s Largest Individual Donation – Blavity

MacKenzie Scott has awarded a $63 million unrestricted donation to Morgan State University, the HBCU announced on Wednesday. It’s her second contribution …

Baddest In The ‘Burg! A Gallery Of SC State Stunners Who Showed Up & Showed Out At The Livest Homecoming In America

Baddest in the ‘Burg! Source: IG: @kriskaylin Next stop on our nationwide Tour is South Carolina State University–the largest HBCU in South …

Mississippi Mourns — A Pregnant Woman And Eight Others Killed In Wave Of Homecoming Shootings

Source: The Washington Post / Getty A weekend of fun and festivities turned into terror and tragedy in Mississippi after multiple homecoming …

Affluent Alumni & Fly Fits: BOSSIP’s 2025 HBCU Homecoming Guide

It’s officially HBCU Homecoming season, and if you know, you know; no one celebrates legacy, culture, and community quite like our beloved …

Kehlani Reacts To This HBCU Marching Band’s Version Of ‘Folded’ – Blavity

“Folded” is the biggest hit of Kehlani’s career thus far. Since its release in June 2025, it has been covered by some …

13 HBCU Hotties Who Prove The Real It Girls Come From The Yard [Gallery]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty When it comes to style, talent, and unapologetic Black excellence, women who have attended Historically Black …

HBCU Basketball Coach Resigns Amid Allegations Of Player Abuse – Blavity

A longtime HBCU basketball coach abruptly resigned earlier in October amid allegations of player abuse. According to a news release, Shaw University …

Lance Gross, Laila Pruitt, Gail Bean, & Stephen A. Smith Join Ashley Christopher’s HBCU Week Foundation In Celebrating HBCU Excellence [Exclusive]

Under an administration that has recently cut federal funding for HBCUs, Ashley Christopher’s HBCU Week Foundation is doing vital work. Source: HBCU …

9 Fall Date Ideas That Celebrate Black Love & Culture

Source: skynesher / Getty As the leaves change color and sweater weather rolls in, there’s no better time to fall deeper in …

Pretty Girls Go To Bama State! A Gallery Of Buzzzzy Baddies Who Brought IT-Girl Energy To Homecoming 2025

Hottie Hive! Source: IG: @zy.marnae We’re kicking off our HBCU Homecoming tour with Alabama State University (go Hornets!) known for its pretty …

Fatphobia On The Field: FAMU Announcer Tries To Diss ASU Honey Beez — And Police Black Women’s Bodies — With Ozempic Jab

Source: Instagram / @the.asuhoneybeez When Florida A&M’s announcer Joseph Bullard introduced the Alabama State University Honey Beez, the plus-size dance line beloved across HBCU culture, as …

What The Government Shutdown Means For Black America: SNAP, HBCUs And Federal Workers On The Line

Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass …

Seen On The Stylish Scene: adidas Originals Partners With Atlanta Fashion Week To Spotlight HBCU Talent & Debut Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

Seen on the stylish scene… Source: Atlanta Fashion Week / Atlanta Fashion Week adidas Originals is making a major move into Atlanta’s …

Clink, Clink! Courvoisier’s BYOCV Dînatoires Toast To Tradition, Tech & HBCU Excellence At Spelhouse Homecoming & AfroTech

Courvoisier is clinking glasses with culture this fall by bringing the vibes to two of the season’s biggest celebrations of Black brilliance. …

DOE Slashes $350 Million In HBCU & Minority College Funding, Calling Programs ‘Stereotyping’

Source: Rick Kern / Getty In this week’s episode of The Department of Education Is High-Key Racist, Education Secretary Linda McMahon canceled $350 …

MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU Donations Continue To Impact Funding At Atlanta Schools, 5 Years Later

In 2020, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University received their largest donations to date. The effects are still being felt …

Department Of Education Cancels $350M In HBCU Grants

Source: Rick Kern / Getty In this week’s episode of The Department of Education Is High-Key Racist, Education Secretary Linda McMahon canceled …

NYC Welcomes First HBCU Prep School In Partnership With Delaware State University – Blavity

New York City is now home to the first HBCU preparatory high school in a major city. The school, which opened on …

‘Love Island USA’s Olandria Carthen Says Attending An HBCU Was ‘The Best 5 Years Of My Life’ – Blavity

Love Island USA fans are buzzing about the reunion that aired Monday evening. Since leaving the villa, cast members have made several …

eHBCU Is In Session: HBCU President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Is Digitally Redefining Black Excellence In Education [Exclusive]

He once reimagined sneakers; now he’s reimagining schooling. As back-to-school season continues, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, the visionary HBCU President who went from …

HBCU Pride & Tradition: The Orange Blossom Classic’s Executive Director Kendra Bullock-Major Talks FAMU & Howard’s Historic Showdown [Exclusive]

This Labor Day weekend, Miami will transform into more than a sun-soaked city and become the beating heart of a historic HBCU …

10-Year-Old Farmer Receives Full Ride Scholarship To This HBCU

A 10-year-old girl has received a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University, the HBCU announced recently. The news came as a …

HBCU Football Is Set To Have Its First Woman Full-Time Announcer This Fall With Thai Floyd At Alabama A&M – Blavity

Alabama A&M University is making history after it announced a woman will be the Bulldogs’ play-by-play announcer for the very first time. …

Morehouse Alum Arrested By ICE, HBCU Community Rallies To Support Him – Blavity

A Morehouse College graduate faces deportation after a routine traffic stop led to his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, …

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Disney Dazzles With Melanin Magic, HBCU Pride & Bayou Blessings From Anaheim To Essence Fest

This summer, Disney is celebrating Black excellence coast to coast with two powerful initiatives: a historic HBCU celebration at Downtown Disney and …