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This Week in Good Black News: Black Awards Shows, Black Institutions, and Black Students Are All on the Winning Team

Druski is set to host the 2026 BET Awards, Oprah surprised Morehouse scholars, twins top Cheyney’s graduating class, and John Wall is taking on a new role at Howard.
05/01/2026

NBA Great Chris Paul Set To Keynote Morehouse Commencement

The future Hall of Famer continues his life's work of elevating historically Black institutions by addressing the next generation of leaders in Atlanta.
05/01/2026

John Wall To Lead Howard Basketball Into The Future

After a decade of dominance with the Wizards, the veteran floor general is bringing his elite knowledge to the Howard front office.
05/01/2026

Black HBCU Excellence: These Twin Sisters Just Achieved a Major Milestone

Tia and Jasmin Criss are set to graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian, and it was all a complete surprise.
04/30/2026

Debbie Allen Brings ‘A Different World’ Energy to Clark Atlanta Commencement

The Emmy-winning icon will deliver the keynote address for CAU’s 2026 graduation ceremony, bringing HBCU pride, undeniable artistry, and Black excellence to the stage.
04/14/2026

From Winston-Salem State To The Speedways: How Rajah Caruth Is Making NASCAR His Own

Discover how a non-traditional path and an HBCU education prepared Caruth for the spotlight in this BET Next Up exclusive.
04/03/2026

Women’s History Month: Why Brehanna Daniels Is The Pioneer NASCAR Needs

In an exclusive interview with BET, she discusses her 10-year journey as the first Black woman to go over the wall in a national NASCAR series.
03/31/2026

Women’s History Month: How Jennifer King Is Continuing Her Historic Legacy

The former Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears assistant coach is back home.
03/16/2026

MacKenzie Scott’s $42M Gift to Elizabeth City State Is a Game-Changer for the HBCU

The unrestricted donation will fund scholarships, endow programs, and accelerate ECSU’s ASCEND 2030 plan.
03/16/2026

FAMU’s Dupe Oloyede Shines At 2026 Oscars

The trailblazing head drum major joined a star-studded ensemble in one of the night’s biggest musical moments.
03/16/2026

Why The Howard Vs. Morehouse Rivalry Is Returning to D.C. After 30 Years

Thousands of alumni from Howard, Morehouse, and Spelman are set to descend back to the yard.
03/12/2026