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Henrika McCoy has been appointed as a professor of social work and the Morris Endowed Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. She comes to her new role from the University of Texas at Austin, where she served as an associate professor of social work and the Ruby Lee Piester Centennial Fellow in Services to Children and Families. Dr. McCoy is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she double-majored in African and African American studies and sociology. She holds a master of social work degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a master The post Three Black Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities appeared first on HBCU News.

By Randall Barnes Clark Atlanta University has announced its partnership with MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and operations software provider in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) arena per a statement secured by HBCU Pulse. This collaboration positions Clark Atlanta as the latest HBCU athletics department to capitalize on the evolving NIL landscape, joining peers like Howard University, Hampton University, and North Carolina A&T, which have launched NIL Collectives within the past year. The partnership with MOGL equips Clark Atlanta’s student-athletes with unparalleled resources and tools to explore and maximize NIL opportunities. Utilizing MOGL Monetize, athletes now have access to NIL deals, integrated The post Clark Atlanta partners with MOGL to enhance NIL opportunities for student-athletes appeared first on HBCU News.

By Amber D. Dodd Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., joined regional economic partners to discuss “HBCUs as Catalysts for Regional Inclusive Economic Growth.” The event centered on the release of a study which detailed Howard’s $1.575 billion economic impact in the Washington, DC region and the similar impact other HBCUs have on communities around the country. “In addition to thought and cultural leadership, Howard University has long been an engine of economic equity in the District of Columbia and the surrounding Washington metropolitan area,” said President Vinson. “This is just the latest example of the concrete, measurable, and The post Howard University and Other HBCUs Energize the DC Region’s Economy appeared first on HBCU News.

By Sara Weissman North Carolina A&T State University’s endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about 10 times larger than it was 15 years ago, when the endowment stood at a more modest $20 million. University leaders are celebrating the news. “As our endowment grows, it provides significant income to fund programs and enhance operations at North Carolina A&T,” outgoing Chancellor Harold L. Martin said in an announcement. “It also increases our funding flexibility, allows us to plan more effectively for future initiatives and lends The post Inside an HBCU’s Big Endowment Push appeared first on HBCU News.

By Alexandra Marquez and Garrett Haake Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he would be open to debating Vice President Kamala Harris three times next month. Speaking at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said that “I think it’s very important to have debates” and that he had accepted invitations from NBC News, Fox News and ABC News. During his announcement, Trump seemingly got some of the dates incorrect. Both ABC News and the Trump campaign later clarified that the ABC News debate would take place on Sept. 10. The Fox News debate was previously proposed for The post Trump says he wants to face Harris in 3 debates in September appeared first on HBCU News.

By Megan Sayles On day one of its Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) took on Black maternal health, Black infertility, family building and reproductive justice. Experts from across the country weighed in on challenges, opportunities and policies regarding reproductive health for Black women, who disproportionately experience maternal mortality, infertility and miscarriages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. The public health agency also reports that they are more likely to encounter infertility compared to their white The post Black Health Experts Talk Black Infertility and Family Building at Legislative Conference appeared first on HBCU News.

On August 9, 2024, President Joe Biden established the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as America’s newest national park site — the eighth addition to the national park system during the Biden-Harris administration. The new national monument will tell the story of the violent, racially motivated riot in President Abraham Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Illinois in 1908 that was a catalyst for important steps in the civil rights movement, including the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The Presidential Proclamation signed today details several days of mass violence that took place August 14–16, The post Secretary Haaland Applauds President Biden’s Designation of 1908 Race Riot National Monument appeared first on HBCU News.

By Alex Gangitano Democrats in Washington, flying high after Vice President Harris’s sharp debate performance this week, are also forcing themselves back to earth in the face of a stark political reality: The race for the White House is still neck and neck, and plenty of work remains if they hope to keep former President Trump from winning a second term. Despite what many saw as a slam dunk for Harris on debate night, those in her party are cautious to claim victory just yet. “I don’t think this election’s over,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), the head of the House Democrats’ The post Democrats cautious to claim election victory after Harris debate appeared first on HBCU News.

We all know Dwyane Wade is widely regarded as the greatest player in Miami Heat history. This is a fact and a non-argument. The South Beach legend will soon be honored with a statue outside the Kaseya Center. Get this: The bronze statue, set to be unveiled at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, will […] The post See It: LeBron James Reacts on The Gram to Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat Statue Announcement first appeared on The Source. The post See It: LeBron James Reacts on The Gram to Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat Statue Announcement appeared first on The Source.

Tyler Perry keeps working, and we’re here for it. The television and film mogul’s highly anticipated Netflix series, Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, dropped its first teaser and a premiere date. Check this out. The show marks Perry’s debut television project with Netflix, expanding his partnership beyond films to include series. The official synopsis of […] The post Watch It: New Teaser For Tyler Perry’s First Netflix Series ‘Beauty in Black’ first appeared on The Source. The post Watch It: New Teaser For Tyler Perry’s First Netflix Series ‘Beauty in Black’ appeared first on The Source.

Another one … As you might have seen from earlier reporting, former Danity Kane and Dirty Money artist Dawn Richard filed a sprawling lawsuit against none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. Let’s be clear: Diddy and his legal team have denied these claims, and it seems they […] The post Dawn Richard Alleges In Lawsuit Certain Celebs Witnessed Cassie Abuse By Diddy first appeared on The Source. The post Dawn Richard Alleges In Lawsuit Certain Celebs Witnessed Cassie Abuse By Diddy appeared first on The Source.

ICYMI, at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Tyla celebrated her first VMA win for Best Afrobeats Video with her hit song “Water.” During her acceptance speech, the South African pop star asked Lil Nas X, who presented the award with Halle Bailey, to hold her trophy, sparking some confusion among viewers. In response to […] The post SOCIALizing: Tyla Calls Our Weirdness on ‘X’ After Winning VMA first appeared on The Source. The post SOCIALizing: Tyla Calls Our Weirdness on ‘X’ After Winning VMA appeared first on The Source.