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Courtesy of Grambling State University Mother Nature wasn’t fully cooperative, but that did not stop Grambling State University (GSU) students, faculty, and staff members from getting a glimpse of history Monday afternoon. A watch party was held in the Quad in front of “Eddie the Tiger” with a solid crowd hoping to get at least a quick view of the only total solar eclipse to occur in the contiguous U.S. until August 2044 in Montana and North Dakota, with the next coast-to-coast total eclipse in the U.S. slated for 2045. Dr. Stacey Duhon, Dean of the College of Arts and The post GSU gathers for glimpse of solar eclipse appeared first on HBCU News.

By Quintessa Williams Dawn Staley’s squad has achieved an unparalleled level of dominance in women’s basketball. The unbeaten team has proven to overcome every obstacle in its path. The Gamecocks have won an astounding 109 games and lost just three in three seasons. Their latest victory at the NCAA national championships in Cleveland, Ohio was a testament to the indomitable spirit and hard work that defines this team. This third national title under Staley’s leadership inspires all aspiring athletes and coaches and cements her as one of the greatest coaches in women’s college basketball history. The magnitude of the moment The post Coach Dawn Staley: Our Head HBCU Advocate appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students took a significant step towards becoming lifesavers by participating in hands-only CPR training at the National United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Conference. The American Heart Association (AHA) organized the session, empowering students to learn essential life-saving skills and join the nationwide movement of individuals trained in CPR. The event held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, gathered students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation to equip them with critical knowledge and skills in emergency response. Bethune-Cookman University, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, seized the opportunity The post Bethune-Cookman University Students Join the Nation of Lifesavers at the National UNCF Conference appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Spelman College Newsroom Four Spelman College students are advancing to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament, America’s premier academic competition among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The students will compete among 31 other teams from April 11-12, 2024, on the corporate campus of American Honda in Torrance, Calif., for the HSCASC National Championship title and a portion of over $500,000 in institutional grants provided by Honda. The HCASC is a year-round program that celebrates HBCU academic excellence and showcases the best and brightest minds from HBCUs across the country, bringing together over 325 HBCU The post Spelman College Advances to 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Daniel K. Wims, Ph.D., President of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU), Fort Valley State University (FVSU) alum and former faculty member will be the featured speaker for Fort Valley State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024. Before assuming the esteemed position of president, Wims dedicated nearly 12 years to AAMU, initially as its provost and vice-president for Academic Affairs and Research, as well as a professor of Agricultural Sciences. Noteworthy roles in academia include serving as vice-president for Academic Affairs and professor of Agricultural Sciences at FVSU, where he The post FVSU Announces Spring 2024 Commencement Speaker appeared first on HBCU News.

Tink unveils her highly anticipated project, Winter’s Diary 5, marking the fifth installment of her renowned mixtape series that propelled her to fame. Alongside the announcement, she drops the single and accompanying video for “Charged Up” – her first release of the year, available today on Winter’s Diary / WD Records / EMPIRE. Adding to […] The post Tink Announces ‘Winter’s Diary 5’ Mixtape and Releases Single “Charged Up” first appeared on The Source. The post Tink Announces ‘Winter’s Diary 5’ Mixtape and Releases Single “Charged Up” appeared first on The Source.

Meek Mill is pulling the curtain back on his household, revealing how Internet rumors about his sexuality have impacted his son. 50 Cent is diving into that scenario with jokes. During his run of X tweets, Meek revealed he didn’t believe anything about Diddy once his name was drug into the madness. “I don’t believe […] The post 50 Cent Trolls Meek Mill After He Speaks Out Against Gay Rumors first appeared on The Source. The post 50 Cent Trolls Meek Mill After He Speaks Out Against Gay Rumors appeared first on The Source.

Rihanna is pulling the curtain back on her current creative process. In a new Interview Magazine cover story, Rihanna revealed she is working backward. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Interview Magazine (@interviewmag) “I have a lot of visual ideas,” Rihanna said. “It’s weird. My brain is working backward right now. I […] The post Rihanna Says Crafting Visuals Are Inspiring New Music first appeared on The Source. The post Rihanna Says Crafting Visuals Are Inspiring New Music appeared first on The Source.

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are back as NxWorries, announcing their next album, Why Lawd?, for June 7. The album will feature Dave Chappelle, Thundercat, H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, October London, Charlie Wilson, Rae Khalil, and Earl Sweatshirt. You can see the tracklist below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @stonesthrow The post Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Announce NxWorries Album ‘Why Lawd?’ first appeared on The Source. The post Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Announce NxWorries Album ‘Why Lawd?’ appeared first on The Source.

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