J.R. Smith is quite accomplished as a professional athlete, but his latest personal achievement may hit harder than his NBA Championship. Today (Dec. 14), the current student at North Carolina A&T took to social media to proudly reveal he earned a 4.0 GPA his first semester, and the Internet is clapping for him.

HBCU News

Megan Thee Stallion is graduating from Texas Southern University today (Dec. 11). Of course, her fans, and anyone who respect hard work and drive is celebrating along with her.

Hercy Miller, the star recruit for Nashville-based HBCU Tennessee State University's basketball team, has entered the transfer portal. The move was made with the backing of his father, Percy "Master P" Miller who was highly concerned with the school's lack of medical resources.

HBCU News

Through her app, I Heart My HBCU, Howard alumna Dominique King is on a mission to drive donations to historically Black colleges and universities.

The CW has greenlit an eight-episode docuseries that will take you into the lives of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Band, which ESPN’s 'The Undefeated' ranked as the top Division I band amongst HBCUs.

Style & Fashion

Tennesse State is the most stylish HBCU this week.

Celebrity News

“Thank God for HBCUs,” said the 'Our Kind Of People' star about her nuptials.

Sixty-five HBCU presidents and chancellors wrote a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell asking for their support in passing the Build Back Better legislation. Citing historic investments in HBCUs and other institutions serving students of color, the group warned of the "unsustainable" trend in increasing financial inequity. 

Style & Fashion

Get into this week's fashion rankings and see where your HBCU falls in the style category.

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HBCU students will have the opportunity to show their gaming skills on a national stage once again.  The NFL announced earlier this week that the HBCU Madden NFL gaming tournament will be returning this year.

It's time to hold Howard and other HBCUs accountable to serving their students to the best of their ability while also loving these institutions for what they symbolize and the excellence that they foster.