Spelman College just got the largest-ever single donation to an HBCU School

Spelman College just got the largest-ever single donation to an HBCU School

ATLANTA (AP) — A billionaire couple is giving $100 million to Atlanta’s Spelman College, which the women’s school says is the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or university. The donation was announced Thursday by Ronda Stryker and her husband William Johnston. She is the billionaire granddaughter of the founder of medical device […]

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 Embracing HBCU Legacy: Rucker Family and Target Partner to Empower Black Communities

Embracing HBCU Legacy: Rucker Family and Target Partner to Empower Black Communities

Rucker Roots’ founders, renowned for their deep ties to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), proudly announces their collaboration with retail giant Target to celebrate the profound impact of these esteemed institutions. This partnership, which will run from September 24th to October 30th, takes center stage during homecoming month, highlighting the importance of HBCUs in shaping the black community’s future. […]

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 Chicago HBCU Students Receive 2-Year Scholarships and Internships at Sterling Bay Developers

Chicago HBCU Students Receive 2-Year Scholarships and Internships at Sterling Bay Developers

Representing diversity and equity in action, Sterling Bay this  week will conclude its annual Sterling Bay Connects, a six-week summer internship program  with a dozen students, including those selected from Historically Black Colleges and  Universities. Sterling Bay selected 12 students for its internship program this summer, with three students  selected from HBCUs: Xavier University of […]

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 STACEY ABRAMS

STACEY ABRAMS

Political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur and author Stacey Abrams made history and captured the nation’s attention as the first Black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major party in any state, going on to win at the time more votes than any other Democrat in Georgia’s history. After eleven years in the […]

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