Known around the country for its prestigious School of Law, North Carolina Central University continues to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Chartered in 1909 as a private institution, NCCU is now one of the most significant public historically black universities in the nation. Dr. Debra Saunders-White became the first permanent female chancellor in June 2013. […]

Known around the country for its prestigious School of Law, North Carolina Central University continues to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Chartered in 1909 as a private institution, NCCU is now one of the most significant public historically black universities in the nation. Dr. Debra Saunders-White became the first permanent female chancellor in June 2013. […]

It was the mecca for African American business activity. Imagine a thriving four-block business district bursting with restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and more –

Today the college is celebrated for both its academics and civil leadership.

Established in 1867 as the Biddle Memorial Institute, Johnson C. Smith is a private university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1921 Jane Berry Smith provided a handsome endowment for the institution in memory of her late husband, Johnson C. Smith. She gave funds to build a theological dormitory, science hall, teachers’ cottage and memorial […]

On February 1st, 1960 the college was at the center of the Civil Rights movement, when four A&T freshmen students...

Known around the country for its prestigious School of Law, North Carolina Central University continues to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Chartered in 1909 as a private institution, NCCU is now one of the most significant public historically black universities in the nation. Dr. Debra Saunders-White became the first permanent female chancellor in June 2013. […]

Saint Augustine is known for both its academic and athletic prowess. The men’s track and field team is legendary.

Wear it, dress your iPhone, or drink out of it. You will want these #BlackGirlMagic illustrations!

A Great Day In Harlem There’s no place better to conclude Black History Month than in the Black mecca – Harlem, N.Y. Yes, the once mostly African-American section of the city has gentrified (A Whole Foods is currently being constructed) but there are still historical and Black-owned spots to spend your time and money in. […]

istory-making occasions are rarely recognized until they end up in the textbooks. As we face some of the most challenging and monumental events within Black culture today, there are plenty of moments that have made their mark on America.

Check out this live performance of Chaka Khan performing in Germany, the Valentines Days theme song, “My Funny Valentine”. A song written by Rogers & Hart in 1937, that was used on the hit movie “Waiting To Exhale” soundtrack, produced by Babyface in 1995.  The soundtrack “Waiting to Exhale” has sold over 7 million copies and was […]