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College Removes Partial Malcolm X Quote that Sparked Protest

By Associated Press  KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main...

Historically Black TSU Hopes for Grammy with Gospel Album

By TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Like a lot of great projects, the idea for Grammy-nominated album “The Urban Hymnal” was first sketched out...

At Fisk University, Gymnastics Makes a Giant Leap for HBCUs

By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer Jordynn Cromartie entered her senior year of high school facing a daunting choice, one countless other Black gymnasts have...

Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black President, 2nd Woman

By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black...

50 Years Ago, Patsy Mink, a Congresswoman Who Experienced Discrimination, Spearheaded Title IX

By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media Steve Prudholme traveled from Malibu to South Bend, Ind. for ten days last month to cheer on his daughter,...