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At Howard University, Ian Claville Found Legacy, Brotherhood, and His Own Path Forward

Raised on HBCU campuses, Howard junior Ian Claville turned family legacy into purpose, finding brotherhood and identity at “The Mecca.”
11/06/2025

Howard’s $80M Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Is A Game-Changer

The unrestricted donation arrives as a government shutdown delays federal appropriations — Howard will use the funds for student relief, infrastructure, and medical training.
11/04/2025

This Week in Good Black News: Alpha Phi Alpha Opens Leadership Institute at Cornell, Howard Student Earns Brain Research Scholarship, India Bradley Makes Ballet History, Lil Rel Howery Elopes, and Jason Weaver Becomes a Dad

Across education, science, art, and love, each headline reminds us that progress, purpose, and joy continue to thrive in our communities.
10/24/2025
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BET Current: Howard Faces Leadership Shake-Up, Kobe Biopic Announced, and Michelle Obama Gets Candid

Howard searches for a new president, Warner Bros. develops a Kobe Bryant draft-day film, and Michelle Obama opens up about parenting.
08/26/2025

LeVar Burton Encourages Howard Graduates to ‘Tell Your Authentic Story’

The ‘Reading Rainbow’ legend told HU’s 2025 graduating class to ‘make this world a better one.’
05/15/2025

Howard University To Debut First HBCU Ice Skating Team

The intercollegiate skating team will face the University of Delaware in its first competition.
02/23/2024

Black + Iconic: Shirley Chisholm

Howard University sophomore Rachel gives us the history behind the political leader's rise to the halls of power and the doors she opened.
02/16/2024

Black + Iconic: Alvin Ailey

Howard University sophomore Gabrielle remembers the influence the legendary dance choreographer had on the culture.
02/13/2024

Black + Iconic: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Howard University junior Kennedi notes how critical to our history the elevation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court has been.
02/09/2024

Black + Iconic: Queen Latifah

Howard University sophomore Rachel explains why the Queen of hip-hop is rap royalty and how she empowers others.
02/08/2024

Black + Iconic: Barack Obama

Howard University sophomore Cameron remembers what the impact was of seeing the young Illinois senator rising to the height of power in the U.S.
02/06/2024