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Trailblazers and Titans: 10 Famous HBCU Graduates

For centuries, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced prominent figures in society, including innovators, visionaries, pioneers, disruptive players in industries, executives, leaders and those within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Here, we take a look at the history of HBCUs and how these colleges and universities thrive

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Image of a purple sports coat with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. coat of arms stitched on the front

Beyond Brotherhood: The Rich Legacy of Black Fraternities

Black fraternities in the U.S. hold a rich history and provide a sense of solidarity, pride and belonging for their members. Yet, the creation of the nine Black fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Divine Nine, stems from exclusion. For decades, Black men

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A black and white photo of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle wearing a pearl necklace next to the Alpha Kappa Alpha logo

The Guiding Light: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle’s Impact on Sororities

Since the beginning of Black Greek life in the U.S., Black sororities and fraternities have served as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community. These bastions of sisterhood and brotherhood have consistently provided a platform for individuals to develop professional skills and achieve academic excellence and personal

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Image of people walking down a road holding signs calling for equal rights and school integration.

Systemic Racism in Education: A Persistent Problem

Education is a foundational pillar of modern societies that helps create opportunities and equity. However, a critical issue has plagued the U.S. educational system for decades: systemic racism. Throughout American history, racial biases have impacted many aspects of the education system. The barriers it creates, and continues to generate, limit

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Tennis star Althea Gibson holds a tennis racket while looking into the distance

Trailblazers and Titans: 10 Famous HBCU Graduates

For centuries, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced prominent figures in society, including innovators, visionaries, pioneers, disruptive players in industries, executives, leaders and those within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Here, we take a look at the history of HBCUs and how these colleges and universities thrive

Read More →
Image of a purple sports coat with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. coat of arms stitched on the front

Beyond Brotherhood: The Rich Legacy of Black Fraternities

Black fraternities in the U.S. hold a rich history and provide a sense of solidarity, pride and belonging for their members. Yet, the creation of the nine Black fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Divine Nine, stems from exclusion. For decades, Black men

Read More →
A black and white photo of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle wearing a pearl necklace next to the Alpha Kappa Alpha logo

The Guiding Light: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle’s Impact on Sororities

Since the beginning of Black Greek life in the U.S., Black sororities and fraternities have served as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community. These bastions of sisterhood and brotherhood have consistently provided a platform for individuals to develop professional skills and achieve academic excellence and personal

Read More →
Image of people walking down a road holding signs calling for equal rights and school integration.

Systemic Racism in Education: A Persistent Problem

Education is a foundational pillar of modern societies that helps create opportunities and equity. However, a critical issue has plagued the U.S. educational system for decades: systemic racism. Throughout American history, racial biases have impacted many aspects of the education system. The barriers it creates, and continues to generate, limit

Read More →