Black History

Good News

The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Sounds of Hazel’ celebrates jazz pioneer Hazel Scott’s artistry and activism. The post The Dance Theatre Of Harlem Celebrates Jazz Pioneer Hazel Scott’s Artistry And Activism appeared first on NewsOne.

HBCU News

Shaw University President Paulette Dillard accused Spartanburg County deputies of racial profiling for stopping the HBCU's bus in South Carolina. The post HBCU President Accuses South Carolina Cops Of Racial Profiling For Searching Students’ Bus appeared first on NewsOne.

College Sports

Alabama State University's football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. snubbing Jackson State University coach Deion Sanders may not be all bad. The post How Eddie Robinson Jr.’s Beef With Deion Sanders Could Actually Help The SWAC—And HBCU Football appeared first on NewsOne.

Obituaries

Tiffany Jackson, former WNBA star and head basketball coach at Wiley College, died at the age of 37 following a battle with breast cancer. The post Wiley Head Basketball Coach And Former WNBA Star Tiffany Jackson Dies At 37 appeared first on NewsOne.

The Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus sent a letter pressing AG Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray to act on Black college bomb threats. The post Congressional HBCU Caucus Presses DOJ, FBI Over Ongoing Bomb Threats At Historically Black Colleges appeared first on NewsOne.

This year’s Grambling State University  Vs. Prairie View A&M University State Fair Classic Weekend was one for the books! From the pop up’s to press conferences and the big football game, 97.9 The Beat/Majic 94.5 was showing major love to our HBCU family. One thing we pride ourselves on is giving back and giving our […]

Black History

The first monument honoring the bravery and heroism of Black U.S. veterans was unveiled in Buffalo. The post First Monument Honoring The Bravery And Heroism Of Black U.S. Veterans Unveiled In Buffalo appeared first on NewsOne.

Did you know that Howard University is the only HBCU in the nation with a swim program? In their 75th year, this season opening is set to make history!

Swatting is a dangerous hoax where emergency services are informed of a threat such as a shooting, bomb, or hostage situation at a specific address.  The post What Is ‘Swatting’? Fake 911 Calls Surge As HBCU Bomb Threats Go Unaccounted For appeared first on NewsOne.

'The Woman King' director Gina Prince-Bythewood spoke about the slave trade storyline in the film and physically training with her actors.