National Society of Black Engineers and Watch The Yard Announce National Partnership

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has officially announced a national partnership with Watch The Yard, the leading digital platform dedicated to celebrating Black culture, leadership, and excellence among  Black college students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and predominantly white institutions (PWIs). This collaboration marks a significant step in amplifying the voices of Black engineers and […]

Apply To Be On The Spring/Summer 2025 Watch The Yard Campus Content Creator Team

Are you a creative and talented student at an HBCU or PWI who’s passionate about storytelling through video? Are you ready to showcase the vibrancy of your campus and share it with over 2.1 million followers? Look no further – Watch The Yard is excited to invite undergrad and grad students from all corners of […]

Watch The Yard Announces Partnership with Step Afrika! for the Inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic

Watch The Yard is proud to announce its role as the official media sponsor for the inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic, a groundbreaking three-day celebration of culture, community, and the power of stepping. Taking place February 14-16, 2025, in Washington, DC, the event promises to bring together the country’s top step teams, paying homage to the […]

Watch The Yard and Marcus Graham Project Launch Nationwide Push to Empower Black College Students in 2024 Elections

On September 3rd, 2024, Watch The Yard and the Marcus Graham Project launched THE YARD VOTES, a nationwide voter registration kickoff call that brought together Black student leaders from across the country. With 450 registrants from 226 schools, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), the initiative spanned 44 U.S. states […]

Watch The Yard to Host Historic Voter Call for Black Students From HBCUs and PWIs

Hey you—yes, you! Watch The Yard and The Marcus Graham Project are calling on Black students from HBCUs and PWIs to come together for a historic voter registration push. We’ve seen the success of other national calls, but none specifically for Black College students from HBCUs and PWIs. That’s why we’re hosting our own. This […]

Watch The Yard Announces Partnership with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to Boost Voter Registration Among Black College Students and Alumni

On Tuesday, Watch The Yard announced an official partnership with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote in order to help reach the Black college students and alumni across the nation. When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan, non-profit that brings together citizens, institutions, brands, and organizations to increase participation in every election. Launched in […]

Watch The Yard Wants to Highlight D9 Members and HBCU Students/Alumni Competing in the 2024 Olympics

As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer, Watch The Yard is on a mission to spotlight the incredible Black fraternity and sorority members, as well as HBCU alumni, who are set to compete on this prestigious global stage. Watch The Yard is a platform dedicated to celebrating the culture and […]

Howard vs. Morehouse: The HBCU NY Classic Announces Partnership with Watch The Yard

The HBCU NY Classic just announced an exciting new partnership with WatchThe Yard, the premier media platform celebrating Black college culture, for the much-anticipated showdown between Morehouse College and Howard University’s football teams onSeptember 14th at MetLife Stadium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration aimed at amplifying the rich traditionsand cultural heritage of Historically Black […]

44 SGA Presidents Open Up About Why Watch The Yard is Important to Black College Students

We at Watch The Yard pride ourselves on being at the center of college culture for Black students. Recently, Student Government Association presidents from across the nation at private colleges, state universities, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities opened up about the importance of Watch The Yard to college students at their campuses. […]

Watch The Yard Wants To Interview Your SGA President

Every year, Watch The Yard embarks on a mission to capture the essence of Black college culture by interviewing Black Student Government Association (SGA) Presidents from both Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). These interviews serve as a testament to the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Black higher education, showcasing […]