Why are HBCU presidential departures surging?
Higher Ed Dive
Presidential turnover at historically Black colleges and universities surged in 2023 — with institutional leaders leaving by way of resignation, early retirement or apparent termination at small and large HBCUs alike.
Notable Black restaurant owner gives scholarships to HBCU students
Atlanta News First
Ebony Austin, owner of Nouveau Bar & Grill in Jonesboro and College Park, held a Stomp The Yard event July 23 at her restaurant to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of its grand opening. Austin used the event to spotlight the importance of HBCUs in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action.
Soul Cap approved for swimming’s biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level
TheGrio
The oversized, silicone cap, which is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair, already is making the pool deck feel more welcoming at the grassroots level.
Caress Grants Extra 500k to Uplift Women of Color Entrepreneurs
Black Enterprise
Caress is giving an additional 500k in grants for their Dreams Fund cohort of women of color entrepreneurs and their business endeavors.
CAA drops Colonial, adopts Coastal in conference name change
HBCU Gameday
New members, a new geographic footprint, a new vision, long-standing commitments to excellence – and a new name. The Colonial Athletic Association has changed its name to the Coastal Athletic Association.
Black Magic Reimagined Summit returns with $100k to Give Away to Black Women-Owned Businesses
Black Enterprise
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Black Magic is the place to be for female business owners, founders, freelancers, content creators, and corporate employees to learn, be empowered, and gain connections, resources, and most importantly, funds, Inc. reports.
