Marcus Stokes, the white high school quarterback who lost a scholarship for rapping the N-word on video last year, just received a new offer to play for the HBCU Albany State University. The University of Florida had given Stokes a scholarship to join the Gators but took the deal off the table once Stokes’ clip […]
A video of Bethune-Cookman University football players sharing a helmet has gone viral after Ed Reed’s contract was rescinded. The post Video Of Bethune-Cookman Football Players Sharing Helmets Spotlights Ed Reed’s Concerns About Resources appeared first on NewsOne.
Morgan State University is set to receive millions of dollars in funding to help assist with continued research opportunities. President David Wilson made the announcement Monday with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen during a news conference Monday. Van Hollen played a vital role in helping to pass the bill associated with the federal program […] The post Morgan State University Set To Receive $14M To Expand Research Opportunities appeared first on 92 Q.
Before his dismissal from the head coach position, Ed Reed had tapped some wealthy investors like Shaquille O'Neal to help improve Bethune-Cookman's campus conditions, football hall of famer Edgerrin James said. The post Ed Reed Had ‘Billionaires’ Set To Invest In Bethune-Cookman, Football Hall Of Fame Player Says appeared first on NewsOne.
Bethune Cookman students are protesting after saying they had to endure harsh treatment of mold and other things at the school. After Bethune Cookman declined to hire ex-NFL player Ed Reed, students are fed up with the school’s acts. In addition to not receiving the coach they wanted, they went on to protest and publicly […]
The fallout from administrators at Bethune-Cookman University choosing not to ratify the contract of College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed for the head coaching position of its football program has resulted in petitions and, in the case of a group of students, an on-campus protest. Students gathered on campus grounds on Monday […]
Uncle Nearest isn't choosing favorites, the money will be distributed amongst the nation's top 58 ranked HBCUs to be used however they want.
“My language and tone were unacceptable as a father, coach and leader,” Reed said. “My passion for our culture, betterment and bringing our foundation up got the best of me and I fell victim while engaging with antagonists on social media as well.”
Legendary filmmaker and Morehouse alum Spike Lee has teamed up with the talent agency Gersh to launch a fellowship program for HBCU scholars. The post Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee Teams Up With Gersh To Launch HBCU Fellowship Program appeared first on NewsOne.
Cleveland's Department of Public Safety is turning to HBCUs to fill positions in law enforcement to help police Black communities. Societal factors suggest this isn't an easy fix for police departments. The post Cleveland Is Recruiting HBCU Students To Be Cops To Police Black Communities appeared first on NewsOne.