HBCU
Black Marine Sciences Scholar Aliyah Griffith Makes History At UNC
NewsOne
Staying true to her passion, Griffith went on to study marine sciences at Hampton University. After earning her undergraduate degree, she advanced her education at UNC, becoming the first Black student to be accepted into the school’s marine sciences program, which has been in existence for 50 years.
How HBCUs Inspire Black Scholars
Forbes
Freeman chose Lincoln University because it was closer to home and it gave him an academic scholarship. He was also drawn to the HBCU’s record of famous graduates like poet Langston Hughes and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Deion Sanders Doubles Down and Rips the NFL Draft Process for HBCU Players: ‘That’s Not Fair’
Sportscasting
When he accepted the job as the head coach at Jackson State in 2020, the Pro Football Hall of Famer vowed to bring well-deserved attention to HBCU athletic programs.
IN THE NEWS
How Black Women Surfers Are Transforming a White-Dominated Sport
The Good Men Project
Rhonda Harper stands waist deep in a black wetsuit, holding a surfboard steady in the hammering waves. Meanwhile, a young girl with a radiant smile, her Afro wet from the breaking surf, climbs onto the board, steps into a crouched position and, with a gentle push from Harper, rides her surfboard unsteadily to shore.
Richmond native leads UNC to Final Four
NBC12
Armando Bacot, a standout basketball star from the heart of Richmond, heads to the Final Four with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels after a dominant victory in the Elite Eight.
