According to a report from TMZ, rapper Travis Scott has decided to give Black college students a large monetary incentive to become graduates. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the report, Scott awarded $1 million in scholarships to 100 students at HBCUs that are slated to walk across the stage in 2022. Scott’s Waymon […]
A nonprofit organization is granting more than 650-thousand dollars to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Miami Herald, The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the grants will be funded through its HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative. The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the grants to […]
Former NBA baller J.R. Smith is partnering with the Jerry Jones-owned Complexity Gaming to host a Call of Duty tournament for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Complexity Stars HBCU Rebirth Rumble to celebrate Black History Month will stream Feb. 28 on Twitch and give $10,000 in prizes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gameplay […]
Gatorade is making its first-ever NIL splash with an HBCU athlete in partnering with Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the sports drink company announced Thursday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “It’s an honor to join the Gatorade family and represent this historic moment for HBCU athletes,” Sanders said in a statement. “I can’t wait to work with Gatorade on and […]
Megan Thee Stallion is a savage and college graduate. While earning Grammys, touring, and setting viral trends the 26-year-old H-Town hottie was also earning her bachelor’s degree in health administration from Texas Southern University. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This afternoon, the “Big Ole Freak” spitta walked the graduation stage in a classic black cap […]
The new “Name, Image and Likeness(NIL) rule established this year by the NCAA has opened up doors for athletes who may have their decisions swayed by gifts offered by some universities, but Biink Athleisure is making sure that HBCU athletes are getting an equally motivating incentive to attend their schools as well. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
The NBA has announced a new initiative in their support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The league and NBA Foundation are partnering for a new annual fellowship program HBCU students and the first-ever NBA HBCU Classic. The HBCU Classic will be played in the All-Star Weekend in Cleveland as a part of the […]
The NBA has announced a new initiative in their support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The league and NBA Foundation are partnering for a new annual fellowship program HBCU students and the first-ever NBA HBCU Classic. The HBCU Classic will be played in the All-Star Weekend in Cleveland as a part of the […]
Urban One and AT&T called on Charlamagne Tha God, Reginae Carter and Romeo Miller to highlight the accomplishments of three HBCU students. The series AT&T Dream In Black: Rising Future Makers” series. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Charlamagne Tha God received his honorary doctorate degree from South Carolina State University after delivering the 2020 commencement […]
Nick Cannon is helping to pay off the college debt of seven HBCU students. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film star and comedian is teaming up with Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the United Negro College. The HBCU students were invited to The Nick Cannon Show where they talked about their experiences as college […]
Howard is joining the growing list of HBCUs leading the charge in creating equity for students by alleviating debt. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Howard University recently announced it will clear unpaid balances for juniors and seniors under increased financial burden due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, over 20 HBCU’s have or are currently […]
Michael Jordan recently donated $1 million to Morehouse College. The NBA team owner’s Jordan brand and Nike’s donation will seek to advance and support journalism and sports at the HBCU. The school’s journalism program originally launched following a donation from Oscar-winning filmmaker, Spike Lee. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The HBCU’s VP for institutional advancement […]
Master P now has an honorary doctorate under his belt. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Hip Hop icon, born Percy Miller, received a doctorate degree from Lincoln University, which was the first degree-granting HBCU. “I guess I got to change my name to, Dr. P. Miller,” he wrote. “From the projects to getting a […]
Students graduating from Delaware State University this year are in for a special gesture from the school. Wednesday, May 12, the DSU announced plans to cancel more than $700,000 in student loans for recent graduates affected by the pandemic. In a statement from the university, officials said Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Too many graduates […]
Put some respect on his name and address him as Doctor Charlamagne Tha God. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Breakfast Club radio host was chosen as the commencement speaker for this year’s graduating class of South Carolina State University. While Charlamagne, born, Lenard McKelvey, has always been vocal about his non-attendance of college, he […]
Deion Sanders wasn’t a fan of the last NFL Draft. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sanders was absolutely disgusted no former HBCU players heard their names called during the 2021 NFL Draft last week. That’s right, not a single one. Out of 259 players selected into the NFL, the league couldn’t find one HBCU player […]
Master P took to Instagram in which he reveals one of his life goals has now changed. Instead of owning an NBA team, Master P wants to own an HBCU. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recent news has shed light on the fact that the majority of Historically Black Colleges and Universities were founded on land grants […]
For years, students and athletes at HBCU’s have had their facilities, campuses, and programs compared to traditional Colleges and Universities. A comparison that is full of bias and often places HBCU’s at a major disadvantage from a “reputable” standpoint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Well, it has been reported that black athletes launched a legal […]
This week, Pharrell Williams revealed his latest initiative with the launch of Black Ambition. The new program is a non-profit that focuses on aiding Black and Latinx entrepreneurs within the sectors of tech, design, healthcare, consumer products, and services. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Recent events and tragedies have illustrated the always existent stark divisions […]
Travis Scott just launched the Cactus Jack Foundation and his first initiative will be an HBCU scholarship program. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The schools on his radar include Grambling State University, which is where his mother attended, Prairie View A&M University, which is his grandfather’s college, Morehouse College, Howard University, and Texas Southern University. […]
