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Morehouse students criticize Biden as commencement speaker: ‘A political pawn to get Black votes’

Students react to the speaker announcement while school officials stand by the decision

The Guardian - US

Biden Faces Backlash Over Morehouse College Commencement Speech

President Biden set to address Morehouse College amidst controversy over Israel stance and support for HBCUs.

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Prominent Black church in New York sued for gender bias by woman who sought to be its senior pastor

A Yale professor has filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against a prominent Harlem church after it did not hire her for its senior pastor job

The Independent UK

Black Georgian men helped Biden win the White House – are they losing faith?

Some African American men in the key swing state are feeling neglected and are critical of the president’s support for Israel but others warn not to confuse enthusiasm with electability

The Guardian - US

Black college leaders look for support to improve facilities and research

More than 40 presidents of historically Black colleges and universities and dozens of other leaders are gathering in Atlanta this week for a summit conference organized by the United Negro College Fund to discuss opportunities to better support the estimated 300,000 students who attend these schools.

Tribune News Service

Black colleges face crunch as Supreme Court ruling drives influx of students

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are gearing up for an increase in applicants following a U.S. Supreme Court decision barring schools from using race as a factor in admissions.

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Could employee ownership help narrow the racial wealth gap?

ATLANTA — Nijil Jones is practically giddy taking a large cardboard box out of an industrial fridge. Inside the chilled box are what Jones calls the best pecans in Georgia.

Tribune News Service

Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

Roslyn Pope has died aged 84

The Independent UK

Jaylen Brown on partnership between the NBA and HBCUs: ‘I think that’s a high point for the NBA’

The Celtics hosted HBCU Night on Wednesday at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown spoke about the partnership between the NBA and HBCUs after the game.

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Warnock, Walker: Starkly different choices for Black voters

Raphael Warnock is the first Black U.S. senator from Georgia, having broken the color barrier with a special election victory in January 2021

The Independent UK

Jaylen Brown-backed tourney for Donda Academy canceled due to Ye West ties

The event, which was to be played at HBCU Morehouse College, was canceled over Ye's 'divisive and unproductive statements'.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown to host tourney for Donda Academy at Morehouse

"It’s important resources are provided for these student-athletes," wrote Brown, a longtime supporter of education.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Morehouse vs. Howard, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers will meet the Howard Bison in the HBCU New York Football Classic on Saturday afternoon.

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Tribune News Service

Column: HBCUs are good for your health

ATLANTA -- Kyla Emory’s first introduction to a historically black college and university (HBCU) came from watching reruns of “A Different World.” That spinoff of “The Cosby Show” set at a fictional HBCU left her dreaming of attending a predominantly Black college.

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After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs

Some historically Black colleges and universities have seen increases in application and enrollment numbers after years of decline.

The Guardian - US

A Way Out of No Way review: Raphael Warnock, symbol of hope for America

The Democratic Georgia senator has delivered an inspiring memoir, well-timed as the US tears itself apart

The Conversation

In age of racial reckoning, Ralph Lauren partners with Morehouse and Spelman grads on vintage Black fashion styles

Prompted by George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, major retail companies touted their commitment to racial justice. Some publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement. The Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer Ben Jerry’s went further and issued a list of actions aimed at “dismantl[ing] white supremacy in all its forms.”

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Sports Illustrated

Behind the Spectacle of Colin Kaepernick’s Comeback Tour

The quarterback’s workouts in cities across the country may have seemed spontaneous, but dozens of trainers and receivers helped the events proceed smoothly.

Mic

I'm approaching this Ralph Lauren x HBCU collab with cautious optmism

As a recent Spelman graduate, I can easily recognize how the history of our beloved institutions get romanticized.

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Ralph Lauren's HBCU collab gives due credit to black collegiate style

Students and faculty from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges will get first access.

Benzinga

Ralph Lauren Unveils Morehouse And Spelman Colleges Collection

Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:RL) has expanded its partnership with Morehouse College and Spelman College, unveiling a limited-edition collection inspired by the schools' heritage and traditions. The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection seeks to honor the history of both schools. The full collection includes outerwear, knits, tailored suits, dresses,…

Tribune News Service

Morehouse College creates institute for Black male research

ATLANTA — For more than 150 years, Morehouse College has built a reputation as a leading institution to educate Black men.

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