Craig Robinson, Brother Of The Former First Lady, Selected As Princeton Baccalaureate Speaker
by Kandiss Edwards November 29, 2025 Robinson graduated from the Ivy League institution in 1983. Princeton University announced its selection of alumnus Craig Robinson, the brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, to deliver the Baccalaureate address for the Class of 2026. The Baccalaureate ceremony will take place in the University Chapel on May 24, […]
D’Angelo’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Foundation As Disease Wreaks Havoc On Black Communities
by Mitti Hicks November 29, 2025 The estate announced the fund will honor the late artist, who died on Oct. 14 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. D’Angelo’s estate announced that it is launching the D’Angelo Pancreatic Cancer Fund. His estate announced the fund will honor D’Angelo, who died on Oct. 14 after a […]
Florida Lottery Touts Millions In Aid To HBCUs As Leaders Crack Down On Teaching Black History
by Mitti Hicks November 29, 2025 In 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Stop WOKE Act” in 2022, restricting schools and businesses from promoting certain concepts about race, gender, racism, social privilege, and more. During halftime at the Florida Classic between HBCUs, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman University, representatives from the Florida Lottery […]