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By Quintessa Williams A new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be the first of its kind in Maryland and among the nation’s public historically Black colleges and universities. The school, slated to accept students in fall 2026, received approval mid-December by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. “Our new veterinary medicine school will help UMES fill an unmet need on the Eastern Shore and throughout the state,” said UMES President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson. “Deeply rooted in our 1890 land-grant mission, this program will enable us to serve farmers, the food industry and The post University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Launches Veterinary Medicine School appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Helen D. Gayle Spelman College is saddened to learn of the passing of Dexter King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. Dexter King, like his father, was a Morehouse alumnus. He also served as chairman of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. We extend sincere condolences to his loved ones and remaining siblings, Martin Luther King, III and Spelman alumna Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, C’85. Our thoughts and prayers are also with his cousin, Dr. Angela Farris Watkins, C’86, professor of psychology here at Spelman. The Spelman community and The post A Statement from President Helene Gayle on the Passing of Dexter King appeared first on HBCU News.

By Josh Moody After more than a year of litigation regarding a federal antitrust lawsuit against 17 wealthy universities, more institutions reached preliminary settlement agreements Tuesday. Brown, Columbia, Duke and Yale Universities all filed settlement agreements Tuesday, according to court documents. Emory University also filed documents to formally settle, though Inside Higher Ed reported last week that Emory had already noted a settlement agreement in its fall financial documents. Those institutions join the University of Chicago, which was the first to settle back in August, as well as Rice and Vanderbilt Universities, which quietly settled in the fall or reached agreements to do so pending The post More Settlements in Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit appeared first on HBCU News.

By Gary Thill For years, cities have used rent control to address the persistent problem of housing instability among underserved populations, such as African Americans. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nation’s mounting housing affordability crisis, rent control has again become a lever that policymakers are looking to pull. Per United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards, 40% of renters nationwide are in the “cost burdened” category, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Moreover, though rent has climbed 135% since 1999, incomes have only increased by 77%, according to research The post Howard University Research Reveals D.C.’s Rent Control Winners and Losers appeared first on HBCU News.

By Matt Egan House Education Committee Chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx blasted Harvard University on Tuesday evening for failing to turn over all the documents lawmakers demanded in their antisemitism investigation into the Ivy League school. Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina, described Harvard’s initial production of documents as “woefully inadequate” and warned of consequences if the university does not comply with the committee’s requests. Harvard faced a 5 pm ET deadline on Tuesday to respond to a demand from lawmakers for a mountain of documents relating to antisemitism on campus. “Rather than answering the Committee’s request in a substantive manner, Harvard has chosen The post GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx admonishes Harvard for ‘unacceptable’ response to antisemitism investigation appeared first on HBCU News.

Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show. According to Variety, Stewart will be the host on Monday nights through the 2024 election cycle. In addition, Stewart will serve as the producer for the series through 2025. He is set to return to hosting on Feb. 12, the day after the Super Bowl. “Jon Stewart […] The post Jon Stewart to Return as Host of ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2024 Election Cycle first appeared on The Source. The post Jon Stewart to Return as Host of ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2024 Election Cycle appeared first on The Source.

Megan Thee Stallion has released a new teaser clip for her forthcoming single, “Hiss,” where she puts the world on notice. “I just want to kick this shit off by saying fuck y’all,” Thee Stallion says in the club. “I ain’t gotta clear my name on a muthafuckin’ thing. Every time I get mentioned, one […] The post Megan Thee Stallion in “Hiss” Teaser: ‘Get This S*** Off My Chest and Lay It to Rest’ first appeared on The Source. The post Megan Thee Stallion in “Hiss” Teaser: ‘Get This S*** Off My Chest and Lay It to Rest’ appeared first on The Source.

On this date in 2000, neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo dropped his second full-length studio album, Voodoo, to follow up on the epic 1995 Brown Sugar LP. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1998 to 1999 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, featuring an extensive line-up of musicians associated with the Soulquarians musical […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Voodoo’ 24 Years Ago first appeared on The Source. The post Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Voodoo’ 24 Years Ago appeared first on The Source.

On this date at the turn of the millennium, Ghostface Killah of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan released his second full-length album, Supreme Clientele. This album was the anticipated four-year follow-up to his critically acclaimed Iron Man debut. According to critics, this album has been ranked as Ghost’s best. RZA oversaw the album’s production, including tracks […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah Released His ‘Supreme Clientele’ LP 24 Years Ago first appeared on The Source. The post Today in Hip Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah Released His ‘Supreme Clientele’ LP 24 Years Ago appeared first on The Source.

A clip of Young Thug and his girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist, from a jail phone call has leaked online. In response to the leak, Drake questioned it as “some form of jail misconduct” in DJ Akademiks’ IG comments before hitting his page and calling out Judge Ural Glanville. “This gotta be some form of jail […] The post Drake Calls Out YSL RICO Presiding Judge After Young Thug’s Jail Call Leaks first appeared on The Source. The post Drake Calls Out YSL RICO Presiding Judge After Young Thug’s Jail Call Leaks appeared first on The Source.

Kodak Black will remain behind bars for at least another month. According to AllHipHop, documents reveal the rapper’s case needs more time for review by Judge Jose E. Martinez. Martinez is reviewing whether Kodak Black’s supervised release should be revoked. The next hearing for the case will be Feb. 21. Earlier this week, Black’s attorney, […] The post Kodak Black to Remain in Jail Four More Weeks As Judge Reviews His Case first appeared on The Source. The post Kodak Black to Remain in Jail Four More Weeks As Judge Reviews His Case appeared first on The Source.

Reebok, the renowned sports culture brand, has introduced its latest lifestyle collection, “Create What Makes You.” This capsule breathes new life into the iconic branding of the ’80s and ’90s, merging nostalgic inspiration with innovative design. The collection showcases a distinctive feature – the tongue label on each shoe seamlessly combines one-half of Reebok’s star […] The post Reebok Unveils ‘Create What Makes You’ Lifestyle Collection Marrying ’80s and ’90s Nostalgia first appeared on The Source. The post Reebok Unveils ‘Create What Makes You’ Lifestyle Collection Marrying ’80s and ’90s Nostalgia appeared first on The Source.