Black History Month continues to spotlight groundbreaking achievement, and Hooda Brown Dawson Guinness World Record history is now official.

The news that Jesse Jackson dies marks the passing of a defining figure in American civil rights, electoral politics, and Black institutional advocacy.

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A powerful symbol of reflection and unity made its way through historically Black universities in Virginia earlier this week as a group of Buddhist monks on a national pilgrimage stopped at two HBCU campuses during their nationwide Walk for Peace.

The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to reshape their defensive staff, and a coach with deep HBCU roots is now part of that effort. The team has hired Marcus Dixon as its new defensive line coach, a coaching résumé that began at an HBCU

A Howard ballroom dance team could soon become a reality as freshman Brock Montgomery works to introduce competitive ballroom dance to historically Black colleges and universities. https://t.co/EdGId85mFx

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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science recently marked a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to community-based STEMM education, hosting the 26th Annual Junior White Coat Ceremony.

Heaven Epps, the daughter of Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and entrepreneur 2 Chainz, is continuing her family’s long-standing connection to HBCUs after announcing her decision to attend Howard University this fall. https://t.co/hA2bMV6Qfm

Morehouse College has been fined by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) following a postgame incident that resulted in Tuskegee University men’s basketball head coach Benjy Taylor being placed in handcuffs and escorted off the court.

Prairie View A&M men’s basketball head coach Byron Smith is calling for improved medical care and athlete health resources across HBCUs, adding his voice to a growing conversation about player safety, recovery, and long-term well-being

Atlanta rapper, entrepreneur, and community advocate T.I. has donated $50,000 to Morris Brown College, adding to a growing wave of financial support for the historic HBCU as it continues its long-term rebuilding and revitalization efforts.

Daronte Jones, a Morgan State University alumnus, has been named the new defensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, marking a meaningful milestone for both the franchise and the broader HBCU football community

A new chapter of A Different World is officially taking shape, and this time, the beloved HBCU-centered series is inviting real students, alumni, and community members to be part of the story.

North Carolina A&T defensive standout Aaron Harris has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the latest HBCU athlete to position himself for the next level after a standout run with the Aggies.

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