Education
The Howard University Cardi B course is a bold move in education, and friend, it is giving real-world learning at its finest. Starting in Fall 2026, Howard University will offer a three credit elective titled “The Cardi B: Am I The Drama? The Art, Production, Marketing and Cultural Impact.” Housed within the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, the course […]
The Shonda Rhimes Dartmouth residence hall is more than a building. It’s a historic statement about legacy, representation, and impact. Shonda Rhimes, a 1991 graduate and current trustee of Dartmouth College, pledged $15 million to fund a new undergraduate residence hall set to open in fall 2028. A Historic First The Shonda Rhimes Dartmouth residence hall will be the first building in the school’s […]
The Butler University Arts Performance Fund is creating new momentum for the Indianapolis arts community, one ticket at a time. Every ticket sold at Clowes Memorial Hall contributes one dollar directly to the fund, which has already raised an impressive $150,000 in under a year. The initiative is designed to support not just performances on stage, but the entire arts ecosystem […]
How the NAACP Image Awards Got Started How the NAACP Image Awards Got Started The NAACP Image Awards were created to celebrate something Hollywood often overlooked. Black excellence. The first NAACP Image Awards ceremony took place in 1967. At a time when Black actors, musicians, writers, and entertainers were frequently ignored by mainstream award shows, […]
Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott just made a huge impact by donating $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. Her gift supports 37 historically Black colleges and universities across the country. According to UNCF, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. It will strengthen school budgets and expand student support. HBCUs have long been pillars of Black […]
Discover the history of Deep Ellum, Dallas' Black cultural hub and how racist urban planning erased this thriving community.
Join NewsOne as we explore New Orleans’ community, ownership and traditions 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.Â
Black people have been present in Scotland for over 500 years, arriving through various means across different periods of Scottish history.
Discover LinkedIn’s Top 10 HBCUs of 2025, highlighting career success and alumni achievements at these prestigious institutions.
Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
The Robert Charles Riots of 1900 in New Orleans are a brutal reminder that justice in America once looked like mob rule.