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HBCU Homecoming Guide: Celebrate Black Excellence
Homecoming season is here, and historically Black colleges and universities across the country are the place to be. We're talking football, marching bands, packed yards, sold-out concerts, step shows, tailgates and parties that bring the city to life. From Southern University's Nobody Does It Better theme to Alabama State's Evolution of a Hornet, Texas Southern's Mission 99, and Howard's I Am My Ancestor's Wildest Dreams, each school brings unique energy. Atlanta's SpelHouse and Clark Atlanta celebrate together, while FAMU honors The Hill, North Carolina A&T marks its Centennial Edition, and Hampton ignites the Blue and White. Whether it's tailgates at Reliant Stadium, the Marching 100 at Bragg, or Yardfest at the Mecca, homecoming brings generations of students, alumni and community together for unforgettable celebrations of legacy, pride and tradition.
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Black Celebrities at New York Fashion Week
Fashion lovers, get in formation; New York Fashion Week is officially underway. From Sept. 10 – 15, designers, including LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson, Christian Siriano and Diane von Furstenberg, will show off their newest collections for Spring/Summer 2027. And where there is fabulous fashion, you can almost guarantee stylish stars will follow.
CULTURE
HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
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Dana White: Can’t Afford Another White House UFC Event
Dana White says the UFC's first White House event will not be getting a rematch after UFC Freedom 250 took over the South Lawn, with the massive production costing an estimated $60 million.
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Black American Colonies in Texas After Slavery
After emancipation, formerly enslaved Black Americans built communities of their own, acquired land, raised families and created places where they could live with greater independence from racism. Known as freedom colonies, these historically significant settlements were established during Reconstruction and to escape Jim Crow. Residents created support systems that allowed families to live more independently, establishing churches, schools and homes. Today, descendants are working to preserve these communities by maintaining family land, organizing reunions and passing histories to younger generations, ensuring these important places and stories are not forgotten.
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Rick Ross Cleared of Battery Charge, 2 Misdemeanors
Rick Ross caught a major break in his Miami domestic violence case after prosecutors dropped the felony battery charge against him due to insufficient evidence. According to court documents, prosecutors filed two misdemeanor charges instead: one for battery and another for battery/domestic violence. Ross had previously pleaded not guilty to felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an incident where an ex-girlfriend alleged he slapped, struck, and choked her.
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Trump-Backed African Blogger Samuel Faces Deportation
Popular conservative blogger Samuel Sey, who ran the blog @slowtowrite and spent years defending aggressive immigration enforcement, was taken into custody in Ohio and booked into Butler County jail under a "Hold for ICE" warrant, facing potential deportation to Ghana.
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Black Women Breast Cancer Support Circles
Black people thrive in community, building bonds and creating safe spaces both within and beyond bloodlines. For Black women living with breast cancer, turning that community into a circle they can count on can make all the difference, especially as research suggests social connections impact cancer outcomes. A recently published study found that participants who maintained frequent contact with family and friends had a lower risk of death.
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Black Texans’ Priorities Before the Midterms
From classrooms to voting booths to hospital delivery rooms, Black Texans are urging politicians to address issues shaping their communities, including educator pay, school funding, voting access, affordability and maternal health. Their message is clear: political participation means more than casting a ballot. Candidates must listen, demonstrate accountability and deliver on their promises.