Black History

Oakland Technical High School teen Ahmed Muhammad is the school's new history-breaking valedictorian, becoming the first Black male in his school's 106-year history to rank top honors.

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Delaware State University announced it will eliminate student loan debt for over 200 recent graduates who were significantly impacted by the pandemic.

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Fisk University has received a multimillion-dollar donation, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 155-year history.

The Bleecker Street residence of legendary playwright Lorraine Hansberry has been officially nominated to the New York State Register of Historic Places.

College Sports

"I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution," King said in a statement. "My priority will be to ensure that the experience is truly elite for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Duke family. This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to ushering Duke Athletics into the next chapter."

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Spelman College is naming its performing arts center after actress and director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and her husband actor Samuel L. Jackson.

As we're getting ready for Urban One Honors airing Sunday, May 16th with the theme of "Women Leading The Change" we're excited for all of the honorees and performances! Here are 5 of the many women who have made history in 2021...

Howard University announced Phylicia Rashad as their new Dean of their newly established College of Fine Arts. Here are a few fun facts about Phylicia Rashad and how she will benefit Howard University students as the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. 

The legendary wordsmith will have her image placed on a limited edition run of quarter coins beginning next year, essentially making her the first Black woman to appear on U.S. currency.