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Keke Palmer, who runs KeyTV, is facing backlash for giving a platform to a new dramedy centering an Asian woman, Southern Fried Rice.

Proud sons of Tuskegee shaped by its storied history, Alvin and Alarie Percival and David Banks are honoring Booker T. Washington’s vision with every stitch of their Taliaferro Union clothing line. The brand takes its name from Washington’s middle name, “Taliaferro,” derived from the Italian “Tagliaferro,” meaning iron cutter or blacksmith. The Percivals and Banks […] The post Three Of Tuskegee’s Proudest Sons Bring Bold, Heritage-Focused Designs To Life With Taliaferro Union, HBCU Excellence Ensues [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.

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Keke Palmer and screenwriter Nakia Stephens have joined forces to bring a new original series, Southern Fried Rice, to Palmer’s KeyTV platform, a digital media network dedicated to uplifting Black stories and creatives. But since the show’s release, social media users have been divided over its unique plotline, which centers on an Asian American character. […] The post ‘Southern Fried Rice’ Ruckus: Keke Palmer & Nakia Stephens Speak Out Amid Backlash Over HBCU-Centered Show appeared first on Bossip.

Learn how NFL Network's Steve Wyche celebrates HBCU excellence and shares his journey at HBCU Go for a brighter future.

Using GoFundMe’s public search engine and keyword filters, I found roughly 300 active campaigns started by Howard students this year.

As HBCU Homecoming season continues, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is continuing to equip young people with the tools, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive. For HBCU students, in particular, that means programs designed to prepare them for the competitive world of professional development, and Arnika Frazier-Jackson is telling BOSSIP all about it. […] The post Pure Positivity: Arnika Frazier-Jackson Details The Disney UNCF Scholars Program Bringing Big Bucks To HBCU Students [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.

Black-owned brand Design Essentials pledged $250,000 to Spelman College in a long-term financial commitment that supports and empowers the next generation of female chemists and innovators.

They Bragg different! There’s something special about those Rattlers of Florida A&M University known for its world-renown engineering program, proud alumni network, and iconic Marching 100 band who showed all the way OUT at their epic Homecoming experience in Tallahassee, Florida. https://instagram.com/p/DPwsd8TEfBN/?hl=en&img_index=1 Sitting on the highest of seven hills, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was […] The post They Bragg Different! A Gallery Of FAMU Baddies Who Sssslayed And Slayed And Slayed Again At Homecoming 2025 appeared first on Bossip.

As new student loan restrictions emerge, check out a list of billionaires giving back to HBCUs when it matters most.

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Spelhouse’s annual homecoming concert was one for the books, and the students were not disappointed.

Under an administration that has recently cut federal funding for HBCUs, Ashley Christopher’s HBCU Week Foundation is doing vital work. Founded in 2017, the HBCU Week Foundation was created to promote HBCU enrollment to high school students. Students are provided with a homecoming experience with exciting events like educational panels, musical performances, and an annual […] The post Lance Gross, Laila Pruitt, Gail Bean, & Stephen A. Smith Join Ashley Christopher’s HBCU Week Foundation In Celebrating HBCU Excellence [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.

Florida A&M announcer Joseph Bullard is rightfully being dragged after introducing the Alabama State University Honey Beez as the “poster children for Ozempic."