Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has received a groundbreaking $150 million donation from The Moody Foundation, the largest single gift ever given to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)....
On September 5, Watch The Yard had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Amazon FutureInnovators Summit at ATL2, Amazon’s state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center in StoneMountain, Georgia....
The death of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a student at Delta State University, has sent shockwaves across Mississippi and the broader Black college community. Reed’s body was discovered...
History was made at the Emmys this year and a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha from Jackson State University is at the center of it. Tramell...
Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Alabama State University, Hampton University, and Virginia State University have been forced to shut down campus operations and cancel classes in response...
The The Fulbright Program announced Tuesday that 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been designated as Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders for the 2024-2025 academic...
Cross Colours, the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand known for its cultural impact and activism, has launched a new editorial campaign titled For The Culture. The campaign includes...
The Black Greek community is mourning the loss of a monumental figure in Black fraternity life, Dr. Ullysses McBride, the 26th Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha...
On August 21, 2025, the city of Los Angeles celebrated the legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror Diane Edith Watson with the official co-naming of a...
Howard University has announced that its 18th president, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., will step down on August 31, 2025, concluding nearly two years of service. Vinson...
Black Greekdom is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Malik Taylor, a beloved member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., known across the Divine Nine community for...
The Black greek community is mourning the passing of a visionary leader and steadfast servant, Edward Allen Eason, the 11th Grand Polaris of Iota Phi Theta...
The Black Greek community is mourning the loss of Dr. Danielle Spencer, an actress, veterinarian, and beloved member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who transitioned...
The 1911 Community Service organization stepped up to the plate this past Sunday, hosting a Charity Softball Game that resulted in over $1,000 worth of school...
Philander Smith University has officially named Dr. Maurice D. Gipson, a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as its 15th President and Chief Executive...
From August 22nd to August 24th, 2025, the Virginia Greek Picnic (VAGP) will take place in Virginia Beach, bringing members of the Divine Nine, HBCU alumni,...
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has honored Maryland State Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with its prestigious Citizen of the Year award...
The Black fraternity and sorority community is currently mourning the passing of William “Bill” Wallace, a trailblazing leader, charter member of the Bahamas Alumni Chapter of...
The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has appointed Dr. Sesha Joi Moon as its inaugural Chief Impact Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s...
Alena Analeigh McQuarter, a trailblazer in science and medicine, made history at 13-years-old as the youngest Black person ever accepted into medical school in the United...