Alarmed by the critical financial state of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout the nation, News One Now host Roland S. Martin has issued a call to action to address the problem. ...

There are mixed results from a new study on the use of monetary rewards to help boost the odds that HIV-infected patients will enter care and take their meds as directed. ...

Dr. Bethune gains official nomination for Capitol Statue ...

Tashni-Ann Dubroy, who served as president of Shaw University since 2015, is moving to Washington, D.C., to become Howard University’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. ...

Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna, actress and screenwriter Kelsey Scott has been nominated for an Emmy for “Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.” ...

Dr. Edison O. Jackson, Bethune-Cookman University’s sixth president, will retire after 33 years of higher educational leadership on Aug. 31st, 2017. Dr. Jackson brought a wealth of experience and knowledge in administering the affairs of educational institutions. ...

Intel invest $4.5 million in STEM Program for six HBCUs ...

Voting Rights, healthcare, policing, gun violence, criminal justice among the topics to be addressed by NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus and others during National Convention in Baltimore ...

HEPBURN Funeral services for the late Philip Solomon Hepburn - 59 were held June July 15 at St Helen Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Lucien Eugene Pierre officiating. Interment: Bailey Memorial Gardens.     JONES Funeral services for the late Mary Magalene Jones - 80 were held July 15 at New Life Church of God In Christ with Pastor David Jones officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. ...

JACOBS Funeral services for the late Althea Camille Jacobs – 60 were held July 15 at Nakia Ingraham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Deal officiating. ...