NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Like a lot of great projects, the idea for Grammy-nominated album “The Urban Hymnal” was first sketched out on a paper restaurant napkin. Gospel songwriter and producer Sir the Baptist had come to Nashville in October 2021 to hear Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands perform during homecoming at the invitation […]
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A video of Bethune-Cookman University football players sharing a helmet has gone viral after Ed Reed’s contract was rescinded.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.
Till, the highly-praised film documenting the life and tragic lynching of Chicago teenager Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955, as well as his mother Mamie Till-Mobley's fight for justice, received ZERO nominations. Now, Till's family is expressing their sadness over the Oscars overlooking this pivotal story in American history.
Creating a new currency requires time and tons of security measures, according to experts. The post When Will Harriet Tubman Grace The $20 Bill? Here’s What We Know 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.