February 21, 2026

HBCU Week NOW Day to kick off CIAA Tournament Week

HBCU Week NOW Day will feature free public film screenings celebrating HBCU culture at the […]


Marsha Ambrosius, K Camp and Gabby Samone headline star-powered in-arena performances at 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced a star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2026 […]


Word In Black’s Anissa Durham nominated for inaugural NAACP Image Award in journalism

Word In Black, a national newsroom and research lab, has been nominated for an NAACP […]



Power, profit and protection: Local advocates weigh risks of Landover data center

As demand for artificial intelligence grows, a proposed hyperscale data center in Landover, Md., has […]


Associated Black Charities to address safety resources at Cherry Hill Community Convo

Associated Black Charities will host a Community Conversation in Cherry Hill tonight, Feb.19, with a […]


Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards

Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes and illustrator R. Gregory Christie are the 2026 winners of the […]


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