Gun violence rises at multiple homecoming events at HBCUs
Concerns Rise Over Safety at HBCUs Amid Violent Incidents There’s been a troubling rise in violence and threats targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation. Reports of shootings and false threats have left students and school officials on edge. Just last month, gunfire erupted near two HBCUs in Washington, D.C., prompting urgent […]
MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to support HBCUs
Mackenzie Scott Donates $70 Million to UNCF Billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott recently made headlines by donating $70 million to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), noted for being the leading private supplier of scholarships to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This contribution is among Scott’s largest individual donations and marks one of the first […]
Several HBCUs End Lockdowns After Reported Threats to Schools
Lockdowns Lifted at Several HBCUs Following Threats Reports indicate that several historically black universities (HBCUs) have lifted lockdowns that were initiated in response to alleged threats against their campuses. Minami University announced on X that they have ended their lockdown. Other institutions like Alabama State University and Virginia State University have also lifted their restrictions, […]
HBCUs encounter campus dangers after Charlie Kirk shooting
Threats Prompt Closures at Several Historically Black Universities On Thursday, multiple historically black universities decided to close their campuses following threats received the day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. Among the institutions affected are Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Southern University, and Alabama State University. […]
Trump signs executive order on ‘commonsense’ school discipline policies, artificial intelligence, foreign gifts, and HBCUs
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump added to the heap of executive orders he issued in his second term, order On “general” school discipline, artificial intelligence and other policies. School discipline order Terminated policy In 2014, “by imposing discipline based on racial traits and not just objective behavior, schools effectively required discrimination based on race.” “Disciplinary […]
DNC launches voter registration campaign at HBCUs, HSIs
The Democratic National Committee has launched a new voter registration campaign at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in battleground states, The Hill has learned exclusively. The campaign includes kiosk ads and “I Vote” posters across campuses in Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania. The ads explain […]
Black Woman Praises Trump for Doing ‘Better Than Biden’ on Funding HBCUs
During a visit to a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta, Georgia, former President Donald Trump was praised by a Black woman who said he did a “much better job” than President Joe Biden on funding historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It was done. in video On X, formerly known as Twitter, you can hear President Trump […]
Historically black and family strong: Championing the two-parent home at HBCUs
I have been promoting the importance of marriage and strong families in the public space for over 10 years. However, according to one “scholar” at George Mason University, my decision to speak at Hampton University’s 42nd Annual Black Families Assembly was… meeting I’m a little better than a modern exalted cyclops. Bethany Letiek, a professor […]
HBCUs become safe haven for students uncertain of higher ed path after affirmative action ruling
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are facing a complicated situation after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions. This ruling has left many applicants uncertain about their chances when pursuing higher education. Advocates say the ruling has a huge impact on minority students, who know their success will be welcomed and who […]