Featured Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/featured/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:36:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Featured Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/featured/ 32 32 235275373 Bowie State University to Host Historic HBCU Prison Education Summit https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:20:38 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104943 Bowie State University is set to make history by hosting the first-ever HBCU Prison Education Summit, bringing together higher education leaders, criminal justice experts, and community advocates to discuss expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. The summit, scheduled for this weekend, is expected to host over 200 attendees, including representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/feed/ 0 104943 Fisk Gymnastics Becomes First HBCU Team to Beat NCAA Division One https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:25 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104888 Fisk University Bulldog Gymnastics Team made history on the final day of Black History Month, achieving a groundbreaking victory that continues to cement their legacy in sports history.

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/feed/ 0 104888 HBCU Alumnus Rodney P. Mason Jr. Crowned King Zulu for 2025 Mardi Gras Parade https://hbcubuzz.com/104838/hbcu-alumnus-rodney-p-mason-jr-crowned-king-zulu-for-2025-mardi-gras-parade/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104838/hbcu-alumnus-rodney-p-mason-jr-crowned-king-zulu-for-2025-mardi-gras-parade/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104838 Rodney P. Mason Jr., an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, has been honored with the title of King Zulu for the 2025 Krewe of Zulu Mardi Gras Parade. More than 700 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members, a historic organization founded in 1909, voted Mason for King Zulu. “The club was founded after its […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104838/hbcu-alumnus-rodney-p-mason-jr-crowned-king-zulu-for-2025-mardi-gras-parade/feed/ 0 104838 HBCU Students Make Culinary Waves at Super Bowl LIX https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:37:19 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104567 A dozen students from Southern University turned a dream into reality by participating in the Taste of the NFL event during Super Bowl LIX, held on Feb. 8, 2025, at the National WWII Museum. This exclusive culinary celebration brought together top chefs, retired and current professional athletes, and food enthusiasts for a unique dining experience […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/feed/ 0 104567 Southern University Human Jukebox to Perform at Super Bowl LIX https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:46:06 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104479 Southern University‘s renowned “Human Jukebox” marching band is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX pregame show, marking their tenth appearance at the event. The announcement was made by band director Dr. Kedric Taylor during a performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Dr. Taylor highlighted the significance of this opportunity for the students, emphasizing their […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/feed/ 0 104479 Howard University Mourns Law Professor Kiah Duggins, Victim of Tragic Plane Crash https://hbcubuzz.com/104332/howard-university-mourns-law-professor-kiah-duggins-victim-of-tragic-plane-crash/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104332/howard-university-mourns-law-professor-kiah-duggins-victim-of-tragic-plane-crash/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:20:10 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104332 Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been confirmed as one of the victims of the tragic mid-air plane crash.

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104332/howard-university-mourns-law-professor-kiah-duggins-victim-of-tragic-plane-crash/feed/ 0 104332 HBCU Buzz’s Top 5 HBCU Bands Poll 2025 Now Live! https://hbcubuzz.com/104269/band25/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104269/band25/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:12:34 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104269 Calling all HBCU students, alumni, and community members! It’s that time of year again when we pay tribute to the musical powerhouses that elevate the spirit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCU Buzz is excited to announce the launch of our Top 5 HBCU Bands Poll 2025, where you can cast your vote for […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104269/band25/feed/ 0 104269 HBCU Professor’s Book Initiative Tackles Child Literacy and Hair Bullying https://hbcubuzz.com/104223/hbcu-professors-book-initiative-tackles-child-literacy-and-hair-bullying/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104223/hbcu-professors-book-initiative-tackles-child-literacy-and-hair-bullying/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104223 Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a passionate educator and advocate for children’s welfare, has embarked on a mission to address two alarming issues facing young students: low literacy rates and the epidemic of hair bullying, particularly among Black children. When she discovered that one in three children were not reading at grade level and learned of […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104223/hbcu-professors-book-initiative-tackles-child-literacy-and-hair-bullying/feed/ 0 104223 Woolworth’s Sit-In Site Honored as National Historic Landmark https://hbcubuzz.com/104037/woolworths-sit-in-site-honored-as-national-historic-landmark/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104037/woolworths-sit-in-site-honored-as-national-historic-landmark/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104037 The F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, the site of a pivotal sit-in that energized the Civil Rights Movement, has officially been designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Service. The Sit In At Woolworth’s On Feb. 1, 1960, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain Sr., and David Richmond—known as the A&T […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104037/woolworths-sit-in-site-honored-as-national-historic-landmark/feed/ 0 104037 HBCU Band Performs With Beyoncé in NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Performance  https://hbcubuzz.com/103924/hbcu-band-performs-with-beyonce-in-nfl-christmas-gameday-halftime-performance/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103924/hbcu-band-performs-with-beyonce-in-nfl-christmas-gameday-halftime-performance/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:48:18 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103924 The Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band shared the spotlight during a historic halftime show headlined by global superstar Beyoncé at the NFL Christmas Gameday, held at NRG Stadium on Dec. 25. As the Houston Texans faced off against the Baltimore Ravens, the Ocean of Soul brought its signature sound and energy, enhancing […]

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