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'I'm just tired of being terrorized like my grandparents were': More than a dozen HBCUs got bomb threats on the 1st day of Black History Month - CNN

A growing number of historically Black colleges and universities have had to lock down or postpone classes due to bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month.

hbcu - CNN
5:49pm PST - February 1st, 2022

Street honoring Confederate icon renamed for HBCU president

A street in New Orleans named for the former president of the Confederacy will be renamed to honor the longtime leader of a historically Black university

hbcu - ABC News
12:05pm PDT - August 20th, 2020

Analysis: Why Kamala Harris' shoutouts to AKAs and HBCUs matter so much

Just because the speech wasn't too surprising doesn't mean that it wasn't impactful.

hbcu - CNN
8:47am PDT - August 20th, 2020

Mikey Williams In Conversation With Naomi Osaka: ‘We’re Young Black Athletes. We Have Spotlights On Us’

Naomi Osaka is one of the top tennis players in the world, having won two Grand Slam titles in the past three years. Mikey Williams, a rising high school sophomore, is one of the top-ranked basketball prospects in the country and made waves recently for expre…

hbcu - Time
3:45am PDT - August 20th, 2020

Kamala Harris pays tribute to immigrant mother as she accepts VP nomination

Sen. Kamala Harris paid tribute to her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, during her acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday night, saying: "My mother instilled in my sister, Maya, and me the values that would chart the course o…

hbcu - Axios
8:27pm PDT - August 19th, 2020

How Howard University could help deliver a Biden-Harris victory

Students and alumni say the HBCU community could help close the enthusiasm gap with Black voters that cost Hillary Clinton in 2016.

hbcu - Politico
3:42pm PDT - August 19th, 2020

Bill proposes $1 billion to diversify medical schools

A bill before Congress takes aim at the racial disparities that plague Black communities by encouraging and supporting people of color to go to medical school.

hbcu - NBC News
2:00am PDT - August 5th, 2020

Into the Future of HBCUs

Howard University just got its biggest donation in campus history. Now what?

hbcu - NBC News
4:03pm PDT - August 3rd, 2020

Prairie A&M View Uni. Pres. says HBCU students are facing economic, health, and police issues ahead of school year

Ruth Simmons, President of Prairie View A&M University, joins MSNBC's Craig Melvin to discuss how the pandemic has adversely impacted Historically Black Colleges and their students.

hbcu - MSNBC
12:01pm PDT - August 3rd, 2020

The Crossword Revolution Is Upon Us

USA Today crossword editor Erik Agard is proving that being inclusive doesn't have to be hard.

hbcu - Time
7:00am PDT - August 3rd, 2020

Twitch is aiming to build an esports league specifically for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Streaming giant Twitch is partnering with Cxmmunity -- an Atlanta-based non-profit focused on increasing minority participation in esports and the gaming industry -- to offer the first-ever esports leagues geared specifically for Historically Black Colleges a…

hbcu - CNN
12:02pm PDT - July 31st, 2020

Twitch is helping to create an esports league for HBCUs

Twitch has announced that it is partnering with Cxmmunity, an organization that encourages participation of minorities in esports and the video game industry, to create the first-ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities esports league. The league wil…

hbcu - Engadget
7:00am PDT - July 30th, 2020

For HBCUs, the coronavirus pandemic hits especially close to home

Historically Black colleges and universities are grappling with how to best serve a population at particular risk to Covid-19.

hbcu - Politico
1:30am PDT - July 27th, 2020

Historically black college gets federal boost in testing coronavirus drug

The National Institutes of Health is working with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, on an antiviral drug to treat COVID-19.

hbcu - NBC News
8:11am PDT - May 28th, 2020

Historically black schools hit hard by academic penalties

Historically black colleges and universities have once again been hit disproportionately with NCAA-imposed penalties based on Academic Progress Rate scores

hbcu - Fox Sports
1:01pm PDT - May 20th, 2020

In virtual commencement, Obama called on graduates to be 'warriors for justice'

“These aren’t normal times,” the former president said in addressing graduates facing the most unstable job market since the Great Depression.

hbcu - NBC News
11:03am PDT - May 18th, 2020

Coronavirus | Barack Obama criticises U.S.’s virus response

Leaders aren’t even pretending to be in charge, he told graduating students

hbcu - The Hindu
8:58am PDT - May 17th, 2020

READ: Obama remarks to HBCU graduates

In an address to graduating students at a joint ceremony for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Saturday, former President Barack Obama ...

hbcu - The Hill
6:14am PDT - May 17th, 2020

Coronavirus live updates: Eric Trump says Democrats 'trying to milk' pandemic; New Orleans restaurants reopen

East Coast beaches and New Orleans' restaurants were reawakening – despite the efforts of Joe Biden and Democrats, Eric Trump says. Sunday's news.

hbcu - USA Today
5:36am PDT - May 17th, 2020

Obama took a dig at Trump's handling of the coronavirus during a virtual commencement address

  • Former President Barack Obama appeared to criticize the Trump administration during a virtual commencement address on Saturday.
  • Speaking to thousands of students graduating from historically black colleges and universities, Obama said the pa…

    hbcu - Business Insider
    6:37pm PDT - May 16th, 2020

Obama criticises virus response in online graduation speech

Mr. Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour event for students graduating from historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. His remarks were unexpectedly political, given the venue, and touched …

hbcu - The Hindu
6:36pm PDT - May 16th, 2020

Brazil surpasses Spain in coronavirus cases: Live updates

Brazil's health ministry reports 14,919 new cases of COVID-19, while infections worldwide hit more than 100,000 a day.

hbcu - Al Jazeera English
5:21pm PDT - May 16th, 2020

Obama jabs U.S. response to coronavirus in commencement address

"This pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing,” the former president said.

hbcu - Politico
4:18pm PDT - May 16th, 2020

Former President Obama congratulates HBCU graduates in virtual message

Former President Barack Obama delivered a virtual message congratulating the 2020 graduates of historically black colleges and universities. Mr. Obama also appeared to have some veiled criticism for the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pande…

hbcu - CBS News
3:59pm PDT - May 16th, 2020

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will proceed the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Ms. Eve #1 (@FittnessEve)
12:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @DrKanisha: There is just something extra attractive about a HBCU educated man! And real talk... That SWAC swagger is almost intoxicatin…

Avon Barskdale (@CokeButterCheez)
12:48am PDT - July 27th, 2023
3rd Annual Midwest HBCU Basketball Classic Xperience, Vendor & College Fair 24th-26th 
24th Comedy Show
25th College Games & Afterparty 
26th College Games https://t.co/SDvTfWGZy3

3rd Annual Midwest HBCU Basketball Classic Xperience, Vendor & College Fair 24th-26th 24th Comedy Show 25th College Games & Afterparty 26th College Games https://t.co/SDvTfWGZy3

On Impact Recruiting Services (@onimpact3)
12:30am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @hbcushaderoom: How it feels to be at your hbcu with your hbcu friends: https://t.co/uPasGIQDLW

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KELLY (@KILLKELLYY)
12:26am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @WHI_HBCUs: Save the date! The nation's premier convening of college & university executive leadership, faculty, students, & supporters,…

Saint Augustine's University (@SAU_News)
12:26am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @TendentiousG: ESPN ain’t covered an HBCU story since Deion Sanders left…and all of a sudden this is breaking news for them lol

Lonely Soul (@vindypt2)
12:24am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @blackintheempir: Biden promised Black people George Floyd Act Lift Every Voice Plan for Black America HBCU student loan forgiveness V…

(@EastsideFatz)
12:17am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Dr. Yoncé's Church Girl (@lilbitnc_)
12:16am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @BlackCollegeExp: Some of y'all sit on these apps throwing shots at HBCU conferences because we aren't all in the same conferences. I'm…

sneakershoptalk (@SneakerShopTalk)
12:14am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will proceed the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Faiyaz’s Girl ✨ (@princessTThere)
12:07am PDT - July 27th, 2023

RT @ManSwac: @chronicle @Sharedfield Look at the mental gymnastics whites are going through in the comments to make excuses for the obvious…

QA (@ib_finest)
11:58pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @blackintheempir: Biden promised Black people George Floyd Act Lift Every Voice Plan for Black America HBCU student loan forgiveness V…

PreparedBlackBrother (@proud_ados)
11:55pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @mentnelson: Many don’t know Dave Chappelle’s Great Grandfather, William David Chappelle, was born a slave in South Carolina and was lat…

Abu Am’mar (@taizzzz5)
11:53pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @tm4csons: @JoeBiden Cool, remember when Trump funded HBCU permanently and created opportunity zones in low income mostly Black neighbor…

Philip (@nighthawk006)
11:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Tbh I’d be cool with getting any of the HBCU dunks especially having worked on the campaign. (I already got the NCAT and got my mom The Clarks) need the FAMU’s https://t.co/FrnArhsBHa

Dr. LeBotnik (@JustCJDunkin7)
11:46pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Why do ya’ll think there were so many agricultural schools here? The origin of many hbcu’s was agricultural.

Kaephernegus (@CharisseLeMonde)
11:38pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @AuthorRandallB: I've been itching to write this article for the past 24 hours lol I had to wait to get squared away at ClutchPoints but…

HBCU Nightly (@HBCUNightly)
10:05pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Masont_Smith: I have A LOT to unpack from SWAC Football Media Day, but before any coaches or players, I interviewed Orange Blossom Clas…

J the Wakandan CSPO (@JtheBizDev)
10:03pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DJRTistic: Probably the same day I learned how to say yes and no. I def remember going to FAMU Homecoming at 3 years old. But I can s…

ℂASP3R (@itsCASP3R)
10:01pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

CJ Da Sideline King (@CjSideline)
9:55pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ESPNPR: This fall, @ESPNEvents will host the inaugural Band of the Year National Championship A competition featuring the nation's top…

CJ Da Sideline King (@CjSideline)
9:55pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KalanHookstv: BREAKING: ESPN Events announced the HBCU Band of the Year National Championship, which will be held December 15th, 2023,…

Nevell (@NevellBell)
9:54pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KalanHookstv: BREAKING: ESPN Events announced the HBCU Band of the Year National Championship, which will be held December 15th, 2023,…

CJ Da Sideline King (@CjSideline)
9:54pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrKanisha: There is just something extra attractive about a HBCU educated man! And real talk... That SWAC swagger is almost intoxicatin…

J the Wakandan CSPO (@JtheBizDev)
9:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
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HBCUCONNECT.COM (@hbcu)
9:49pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @kameron_herring: After a great conversation with @Coachtygrace, I’m blessed to receive my first HBCU offer from @Howard_WBB. Looking fo…

D1 Women’s BB Commits & Offers (@D1WBBCommits)
9:47pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @hbcushaderoom: How it feels to be at your hbcu with your hbcu friends: https://t.co/uPasGIQDLW

RT @hbcushaderoom: How it feels to be at your hbcu with your hbcu friends: https://t.co/uPasGIQDLW

Adjoua (@adjouaaaaaa)
9:46pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WHI_HBCUs: Save the date! The nation's premier convening of college & university executive leadership, faculty, students, & supporters,…

Stephanie K. Hall (@MsBookedandBusy)
11:12am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

✨Muva✨ (@JStarr_TheGreat)
11:12am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @UrbanSportScene: @MEACSports Commissioner @commishstills talks about working with other HBCU Conferences. Watch the entire interview h…

Ray Rogers (@UrbanSportS_Ray)
11:11am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Jason the Epi (@Jason_epi)
11:10am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Jared | J.R.² (@jCWiLL2)
11:09am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @its_gem0408: After a great conversation with the Head Coach at HU, I am honored and blessed to receive an offer from Howard University.…

Brad Bristow (@bristowpartyof7)
11:09am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Let the HBCU trash talking begin #Alcorn #SWAC #HBCU #WhoWantTheSmoke https://t.co/ry2xOJ1cYR

RealTalkCH (@RealTalkCH1)
11:08am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @InsideHBCUFball: @CelebrationBowl and @MEAC_SWAC Executive Director @JohnTGrantJr makes a major announcement that 4 bands will be selec…

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11:08am PDT - July 26th, 2023

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Paul K (@pgkam001)
11:08am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @InsideHBCUFball: @CelebrationBowl and @MEAC_SWAC Executive Director @JohnTGrantJr makes a major announcement that 4 bands will be selec…

J Kenyatta Cavil (@DrKenyattaCavil)
11:08am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

J Kenyatta Cavil (@DrKenyattaCavil)
11:08am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HBCUGameday: BREAKING: An HBCU Marching Band National championship will precede the @CelebrationBowl this year for the first time ever.…

Big Dawg (@BenBoykin_)
11:07am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @yardtalkhbcu: Better be for more than exposure…HBCU bands need revenue for their programs also…

D'Ante Smith (@dsmithreport)
11:06am PDT - July 26th, 2023