education

ICE Arrests Des Moines’ First Black Trailblazing Superintendent

Des Moines is in shock after Ian Roberts, who oversees 30,000 students, was taken into custody.
09/29/2025

Atlanta HBCU Steps Up After Job Corps Program Paused, Leaving Students in Limbo

Morris Brown College’s president offers academic pathways, housing assistance to affected youth seeking opportunities.
06/11/2025

Remembering Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Celebrated Educator, Author, and Advocate for Black Youth Dies

The influential scholar and activist dedicated his life’s work to addressing educational disparities and uplifting the next generation of Black leaders. 
04/28/2025

LeVar Burton Tapped to Deliver Howard University’s 2025 Commencement Address

The beloved actor, literacy advocate, and cultural icon will speak to graduates on the Yard during the university’s 157th commencement ceremony.
04/11/2025

Digital HBCU Hub HillmanTok Educates TikTok Users

Modeled after “A Different World,” HillmanTok has taken over the video platform.
02/06/2025

Detroit Public Schools Launches Program Offering $2,000 for After-School Literacy Tutoring

Detroit Public Schools will pay high school students $2,000 to attend after-school tutoring in an effort to combat low literacy rates.
10/14/2024

Keyshia Cole Surprises Middle Schoolers With “Love” Performance During Recital

The Grammy-nominated singer performed with students at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta.
02/27/2024

OPINION: Did Harvard Betray Dr. Claudine Gay?

After watching their first Black president relentlessly attacked by the conservative right, it’s time the Ivy League school took some responsibility.
01/04/2024

White House Awards $93M In Grants for R&D at HBCUs, Tribal Schools, Other MSIs

The administration is raising the bar on excellence and closing the equity gap, says Education Secretary Cardona.
12/11/2023

Delaware State University Gets Major Enrollment Boost, Setting Record

The HBCU saw an increase of 3.5 percent with 6,451 students enrolled for the fall semester and a 23 percent increase over the last decade.
11/29/2023

Black, Latino Students Lack Access To Certified Teachers And Other Academic Opportunities, Data Shows

The analysis indicates ongoing failure toward achieving education equity.
11/16/2023