Jessica L. Brown, a soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a graduate of Howard University, has made herself known by her commitment to helping students navigate the complexities of financing a college education. As the founder of College Gurl and president of The College Gurl Foundation, Brown has dedicated herself to ensuring that […]
The Harris-Walz campaign, in an exclusive provided to Watch The Yard, is announcing the launch of a nationwide HBCU Homecoming Tour aimed at engaging Black voters in key battleground states. The tour, which was announced today, will coincide with the annual homecoming celebrations at historically Black colleges and universities, deploying surrogates such as Black elected officials, […]
(BPRW) Tennessee State, Alabama A&M universities clinch 2024 HBCU National Tennis Championship titles (Black PR Wire) CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, GA – Twenty-six student-athletes from eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) took six singles and four doubles championships during the 23rd annual HBCU National Tennis Championship in the City of South Fulton on Saturday. […]
Billie Castle, Ph.D., MPH, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Services at Xavier University of Louisiana is working with young people in New Orleans to develop an advocacy training program focused on youth mental health and climate change at the state and federal levels. Dr. Castle is a native of Baton Rouge, […]
Billie Castle, Ph.D., MPH, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Services at Xavier University of Louisiana is working with young people in New Orleans to develop an advocacy training program focused on youth mental health and climate change at the state and federal levels. Dr. Castle is a native of Baton Rouge, […]
Today, 52 former football legends who played at 25 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), issued a statement endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the upcoming presidential election in November. In their joint statement, the group praised Harris’ leadership, integrity, and commitment to justice, while also encouraging citizens to exercise […]
(BPRW) UDC’s Kayleah Shelton Selected as 2024 HBCU White House Scholar (Black PR Wire) The University of the District of Columbia’s own Kayleah Shelton, a junior double-majoring in accounting and finance, has been named one of the 110 students selected as part of the 2024 class of HBCU White House Scholars. This program, part of the White […]
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) named 19 institutions of higher education as Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leaders for 2024. The special recognition highlights their commitment to global engagement and academic exchange, as well as notable participation in the Fulbright Program during the 2023-2024 […]
(BPRW) Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library (Black PR Wire) The sun shined brilliantly overhead Thursday morning as Grambling State ushered in the dawn of a new age and era with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the institution’s new Digital Library […]
(BPRW) HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th and the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” […]