Michelle Obama, Prince Harry Surprise Students at Chicago’s Hyde Park Academy
*While Prince Harry was in Chicago on Tuesday to take part in the inaugural summit of the Obama Foundation, headed by …
Eight HBCU Bands ‘March On’ to the 16th Annual ‘Honda Battle of the Bands’ Invitational
*A record number of votes helped select a dynamic lineup of marching bands from our nation’s Historically Black …
2 Shot Dead on Grambling State University Campus
*Two men were shot and killed Wednesday morning at Grambling State University in northern Louisiana, authorities said. …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Tina Campbell Launches CD/Tour: ‘Best Baker in America’ Search Begins
*“God gave me a song,” said Grammy winner Tina Campbell (Mary Mary) about her new solo album “It’s Still Personal” …
Jhene Aiko Launches #PennysPen Campaign to Encourage Young Writers
*Jhene Aiko has joined forces with the organization Get Schooled to launch her #PennysPen campaign, which will encourage …
Mississippi School Named After Confederate Leader to be Renamed for Barack Obama
*A Mississippi elementary school is ditching its name old name, after Confederate President Jefferson Davis, to honor …
NFL’s Chris Long Now Donating Entire Salary to Boost Racial Equality in Education
*Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long says he will now donate the rest of his year’s salary to increase …
Lil Jon Honors Late Mom by Funding New Primary School in Ghana (Video, Pics)
*Jonathan Smith, also known as crunk producer Lil Jon, celebrated the completion of a primary school built to increase …
That Time Jordan Peele Surprised a UCLA Class Inspired By ‘Get Out’
*“Get Out” writer/director Jordan Peele on Thursday stunned a group of UCLA students taking a “Black Horror” class …
Chance the Rapper, Lyft Team to Help Underfunded Chicago Public Schools
*Chance the Rapper has partnered with ridesharing service Lyft to help underfunded Chicago Public Schools. As of Oct. …
Charlene Crowell: Education Cuts Ties to CFPB, Senators Seek Answers
*A recent letter from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), along …
School District Investigating ‘Unauthorized and Intolerable’ Rap Concert at Middle School (WATCH)
*After a group of local rappers were allowed to perform an “unauthorized and intolerable” concert at a middle school …
Hunger is Announces $30K in 30 Days Project to Support Charities
*Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative of the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry …
Man Who Threatened to Kill Howard University Students Finally Arrested 2 Years Later
*An Alexandria, Virginia man has been arrested two years after he allegedly threatened to kill African Americans at …
FAMU Marching ‘100’ Lands Invite to 2019 Rose Bowl Parade
*The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) world-renowned Marching “100” is headed to the …
