The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Key Points "Freedom’s Eve" on January 1, 1863, marked the first Watch Night services where African Americans gathered in anticipation...
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Alcorn State Professor Presents Quilt Series Exploring History
Dr. J. Janice Coleman, professor of English at Alcorn State University, will present a series of lectures featuring her quilt...
Coppin State Marks 100 Years of Black History
BALTIMORE – One hundred years ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the founders of the Association for the Study of African...
Voorhees University Hosts Annual Absalom Jones Day Program
DENMARK, SC — Voorhees University will host its Annual Absalom Jones Day Program on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 11:00...
66th Anniversary of the A&T Four Honors Legacy of Student Led Change
By: Victor Greene North Carolina A&T State University marked the 66th anniversary of the A&T Four with a commemorative event...
Questions Surround Death of Influential Activist H. Rap Brown
By: Victor Greene H. Rap Brown was born as Hubert Gerold Brown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in...
WSSU Makes History with Appointment of Bonita J. Brown as Chancelor
Bonita J. Brown was formally installed Sept. 19, 2025, as Winston-Salem State University’s 14th chancellor, becoming the first permanent female top...
Virginia Union University Announces Opening Convocation Speaker Dr. Melva K. Wallace
Richmond, VA — Virginia Union University is proud to announce that Dr. Melva K. Wallace, the 7th President and CEO...
Morgan State University Makes History with Dyslexia Accreditation
Morgan’s Teacher Preparation Program Earns Accreditation for Equipping Future Educators with Essential Skills to Support Students with Dyslexia and Reading...
Virginia Union University Signs Historic MOU for First Latino Partnership
Richmond, VA — Virginia Union University (VUU) announced a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Passion2Plant’s Church Planting Network, marking...
