By Cheryl Stewart, Morgan State University PR Overcast skies endeavored to set the tone, but the joy of achievement recently prevailed at Morgan State University, as 622 candidates received bachelor’s […]
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Coppin State University: Go All In
Coppin State University was founded in 1900 to fill the need for education for African Americans. Specifically, Coppin was founded as a school for black educators, who would go on […]
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: a look at two members of Howard University’s 2023 class
By AFRO Staff Angela Leal on accomplishing her goals… “I’m so happy to have made it to this finish line. You know, it’s definitely been a journey, but I’m super […]
Baltimore couple speaks on importance of handing down spirit of philanthropy for HBCU’s and Black institutions
By Baltimore Community Foundation “Ours is a very Baltimore story,” says Kaliq Hunter Simms, an educational consultant and incoming president of Sisters Academy in Baltimore. Kaliq grew up in a […]
President Biden speaks to Howard University graduates as Howard President Dr. Wayne Frederick introduces successor
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor Graduates with a diverse background graced the stage at Howard University’s (HU) Commencement Convocation at the Capital One Arena in D.C. on May 13. […]
Howard University holds it 155th Commencement Convocation
By Patricia McDougall On May 13, 2023 Howard University held their 155th Commencement Convocation at the Capitol Arena in Washington, D.C. President Joseph Biden delivered remarks to the 2023 Howard […]
Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on May 13 told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history “has not always been […]
Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make more training slots available for historically Black medical schools, leaders […]
Morgan State University President David Wilson agrees to seven-year extension
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Morgan State University’s (MSU) Board of Regents unanimously voted May 2 to extend the tenure of MSU President David K. Wilson, Ed.D., until […]
Vice President Harris speaks on 2024 re-election bid, reproductive rights at Howard University rally
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor President Joe Biden announced his 2024 re-election bid on April 25 with Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate. Throughout their time in […]
Changes planned for College Board’s Black history class
By Cheyanne Mumphrey, The Associated Press The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an “unflinching encounter with the facts” following […]
Black athletes gather at Bowie State University for straight talk about racial and social justice in sports
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Bowie State University recently held the fifth annual UMPC Social Justice Alliance Symposium in honor of Second Lt. Richard Collins III, a University of Maryland, […]