Philander Smith University Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Philander Smith University received a record $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, campus upgrades, student success efforts, and long-term HBCU sustainability.

North Carolina A&T Endowment to Top $300 Million After MacKenzie Scott’s Landmark Gift

MacKenzie Scott gives North Carolina A&T a historic $63 million gift, boosting its research goals, student success, and endowment as the university advances toward national R1 status.

Ruby Bridges and the Longest Walk to School

At six years old, Ruby Bridges walked through a hateful mob into William Frantz Elementary, turning a school day into a turning point for America.

Prairie View A&M Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott

Prairie View A&M University receives a record $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, research, and long-term growth in one of the largest HBCU donations ever.

Images That Captured a Movement: Jim Alexander’s Historic Body of Work

Documentary photographer Jim Alexander spent seven decades framing Black life, from civil rights marches to jazz stages. Emory’s new Getty-funded project secures his archive forever.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: Any thoughts on why Jackie Robinson was first to break the major league’s color barrier and not Satchel Paige. Paige was a pitcher while Robinson was a 1st…

Howard University’s Path Forward: MacKenzie Scott’s $80 Million Gift Accelerates a Legacy of Excellence

Howard University receives a historic $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, strengthening its research leadership, medical innovation, and mission of truth, service, and opportunity.

Farming Justice: John Boyd’s 35-Year Fight for Land, Legacy and Equality

The National Black Farmers Association’s 35th Conference in Birmingham honored John Boyd Jr.’s legacy, uniting farmers nationwide to reclaim land, legacy, and economic justice.

“Our Soul Is Not for Sale” – Big Bethel Rally Draws Atlanta Together

Atlanta’s mayors and church leaders rally at Big Bethel AME, vowing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid Trump’s federal funding threats.

MacKenzie Scott: A Philanthropy of the Spirit in an Age of Abandonment

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in history when a single act of generosity reveals the moral decay of an entire nation.…

Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing Scores Major Win in NASCAR Antitrust Fight

A federal judge sides with Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing in its antitrust lawsuit, dismissing NASCAR’s “cartel” counterclaim and reshaping the sport’s power balance ahead of trial.

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: How many players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, based on their play in the Negro Leagues? – Curious Curt,…

Three Swings to Forever: How Reggie Jackson Became Mr. October

Reggie Jackson’s three homers in 1977 sealed his “Mr. October” legend. From Oakland to New York, and now STEM philanthropy, his story blends power, pressure, and purpose.

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: I am 63 years old and Black. I have only heard snippets about the Negro Leagues during my lifetime. I now have an interest in educating myself…

Uncle Nearest: A Billion-Dollar Brand, a $25 Million Question & The Unanswered Future

Uncle Nearest’s receiver plans to sell its Cognac, France château amid questions over asset value, investor stakes, and whether creditors aim to recover—or acquire—the brand itself.

Baseball Historian Ted Knorr Brings Negro League Legacy to Life in new TSJ Column “Shadow Ball”

The Truth Seekers Journal welcomes Negro League historian Ted Knorr and his new column “Shadow Ball,” exploring the history, heroes, and hidden stories of Black baseball.