One of the most impactful shows on Black culture is coming back. The cast of A Different World is reuniting for a 2024 HBCU tour. As reported by People, the stars behind the popular 1990s sitcom are joining forces to shine a much-needed light on historically black colleges and universities. Darryl M. Bell (Ronald “Ron” Johnson), […]

With over $71 million raised for HBCU’s (since 1998), Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage is giving you the opportunity to party with a purpose! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). In true Rickey Smiley Morning Show fashion, giving back is always on our radar. […]

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Lincoln University-Misouri alumni want the HBCU's president removed over accusations he "bullied" a campus VP into suicide. The post Complaints About HBCU President Who ‘Bullied’ VP Into Suicide Went ‘Ignored’ By School Board, Emails Show appeared first on NewsOne.

Since 1988, after the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has put the “U” in Atlanta University Center. CAU stands as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural significance, and prides itself on its many notable alum! One alumni who always “found a way or made one” (as stated by the […]

It’s time for another HBCU Know! This morning, we’re heading to Dillard University to celebrate the incomparable John Wesley Edward Bowen Sr.!   Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Bowen was a college and university educator and among the first black men […]

In today’s HBCU Know shout out, Rock-T pays homage to South Carolina State University’s very own Kara McCullough. This alumna is also an American beauty pageant titleholder and model. She served as Miss District of Columbia in 2017, and went on the same year to win Miss USA. She is the fourth D.C. queen to […]

On today’s HBCU U-Know, Rock T ends the week highlighting Edward Waters University’s—home of the purple, orange, and white tigers—James “Cannonball” Butler. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Butler played running back for Edward Waters’ football team during undergrad. His teammates would jokingly […]

Taraji P. Henson has teamed up with Kate Spade New York to launch mental health wellness pods at HBCUs.

We’re heading down to St. Louis, Missouri to honor one of Harris-Stowe State University’s outstanding HCBU alumni, Bobby Charles Wilks! Captain Wilks holds the titles of many firsts. He was the first African American man to become a coast guard aviator, reach coast guard rank, and to command a coast guard captain air station. Text […]

Let’s head down to Morgan State University to highlight American data scientist and inventor Valerie Thomas! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During her matriculation at MSU, she was one of only 2 women majoring in physics. Post graduation, she began her career […]