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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will invest $50 million over 10 years to help nearly 10,000 Atlanta HBCU students complete degrees through need-based “gap scholarships.”
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will invest $50 million over 10 years to help nearly 10,000 Atlanta HBCU students complete degrees through need-based “gap scholarships.”
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
By Quintessa Williams | Word in Black | September 17, 2025 For generations, Black families and their children have viewed a college degree as the ticket to upward mobility, financial security, and success. Then the pandemic happened, and Black college enrollment slumped, before slightly rebounding in recent years. However, a growing number of Black high-school … Continue reading “Should Black Students Choose College or Trades?”
Trump’s education law cuts Pell Grants, tightening rules and shrinking awards. HBCUs and low-income students brace for higher hurdles as oversight battles shift to states.
Trump’s education law cuts Pell Grants, tightening rules and shrinking awards. HBCUs and low-income students brace for higher hurdles as oversight battles shift to states.
Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.
Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.
MARTA and Page Turners host Reading and Riding Family Day at Decatur Station with author Derrick Barnes, free books, music, comic-making, and kids’ prizes.
MARTA and Page Turners host Reading and Riding Family Day at Decatur Station with author Derrick Barnes, free books, music, comic-making, and kids’ prizes.
By Rashonda Tate | July 5, 2025 When the conversation turns to freedom, it often stops at civil rights and voting power. However, true freedom includes financial liberation—the ability to make choices without being burdened by debt, paycheck-to-paycheck cycles, or generational disadvantage. For Black families, the wealth gap remains a significant barrier. According to the … Continue reading “10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth”
UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.
UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.
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Briggs v. Elliott helped end school segregation. Discover the personal sacrifice of the Briggs family in the landmark Brown v. Board decision.
Briggs v. Elliott helped end school segregation. Discover the personal sacrifice of the Briggs family in the landmark Brown v. Board decision.
