Saturday, May 2, 2026

Mfume secures $500k grant to expand job training for returning citizens

A $500,000 federal grant appropriated by U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) will support vocational training […]


Morgan State’s Delta Sigma Theta chapter marks 100 years of sisterhood and service

Morgan State University’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Chapter celebrated 100 years with […]


HBCU attendance may be linked to Black alumni brain health

Studies show that students who graduate from historically Black colleges and universities outperform peers in […]


HBCU fellowship applications now open

Baltimore Corps’ Emerging Leaders Fellowship is now open for recent HBCU graduates. Gain public service […]


ASALH issues statement on evisceration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, leader of the Association for the Study of African American […]


Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champ, dies at age 68

Family and friends are mourning the death of professional football player Monte Coleman. The former […]



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