by Cherie S. White | Jul 27, 2026
A new statewide day of reflection and remembrance aims to honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Gov. JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members Thursday at the location of Emmett Till’s funeral, Roberts Temple Church of...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 27, 2026
Dress code discussions are likely to intensify in HBCUs after Tuskegee University announced new campus expectations covering student attire, classroom attendance and cell phone use.Tuskegee President Dr. Mark A. Brown outlined the changes in a message addressed...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 23, 2026
Travel has long been associated with adventure, relaxation, and exploration, but it also offers powerful benefits for mental wellness. Stepping away from everyday routines can help reduce stress, improve mood, and create a greater sense of balance. In today’s...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 23, 2026
The Tuskegee experiment began in 1932, at a time when there was no known cure for syphilis, a contagious venereal disease. After being recruited by the promise of free medical care, 600 African American men in Macon County, Alabama were enrolled in the project, which...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 23, 2026
Another HBCU football matchup is coming to the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lincoln University will face Virginia Union at Lincoln Financial Field.The CIAA matchup is expected to remain on its originally scheduled date of Oct. 31. It will count as a home game for...
