
Tuskegee Marching Band Threatens Boycott, Claims They Feel 'Exploited'
"We are one of the most underfunded programs on campus. We feel that is unacceptable considering this is a program that operates year-round no matter the weather," a statement reads.

A Love Letter To HBCUs
Students, alumni and faculty sound off with heartfelt messages about the HBCU experience at the ESSENCE x Pepsi She Got Now Virtual HBCU Homecoming experience.

#SheGotNow: ESSENCE And Pepsi Team Up To Empower HBCU Students With Historic Internship Program
The program will recognize young black female HBCU students making a difference in their communities and around the world.

HBCUs Are The Gifts That Keep On Giving
News & Politics Editor Tanya A. Christian reflects on the time she first fell in love with Hampton University and the legacy of greatness HBCUs produce.

Bernie Sanders Unveils Substantive Plan To Support HBCUs
"Today, the need for HBCUs and the education they provide has never been greater." — Sen. Bernie Sanders

Why I Chose My HBCU: Love Letters To Our Institutions Of Higher Learning
As 2020 presidential candidates continue to discuss higher education on the campaign trail, read a few love letters to some of our beloved HBCUs.

Coalition Rallies To Demand $577 Million For Maryland HBCUs
Hundreds rallied in front of the Maryland State House on Wednesday in hopes of getting the governor to settle a 13-year-old lawsuit.

ESSENCE x Pepsi Honor Two History-Making Women at Norfolk State University
Sponsored by Pepsi

HBCU Love! 9 Celebrities Who Went To Morgan State University
From April Ryan to Mo'Nique, these notable names all got their start at this HBCU.

UW-Madison Apologizes After Lackluster Homecoming Video Showed Only White Students
The video, which was created by the homecoming committee, has since been deleted following backlash from current and former students.

From Homecoming To Haute Couture: Model Anok Yai Nabs New Prada Campaign
“Working with Prada at the start of my career is incredible. They’re an iconic brand that has a cool approach to fashion,” says Yai.

These Street Style Outfits Stormed The Yard At Howard’s Homecoming
Take a look at our street style gallery and let us know which look is your fave!

Howard’s Homecoming Fashion Show Tied Beauty, Brains & Family Legacy Together
"It’s necessary that we are counted as participants in fashion, we don’t just buy the brands," says Madison Star Brim.