Ta-Nehisi Coates on College Board revisions
Howard University professor and author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze the College Board's revisions of its AP African American Studies course.
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Reducing buildings' carbon footprint
Large buildings are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. But as CBS News' Natalie Brand shows us, future architects at Howard University in Washington D.C. hope to shrink the size of those carbon footprints.
Rugby gaining popularity at HBCU
Rugby is gaining fans in the U.S. and now several groups want to grow the sport at historically Black colleges and universities. CBS News' Skyler Henry introduces us to a Howard University sophomore who's been playing since high school and forged a team so she and others could continue in college.
Howard reaches agreement with students who protested housing conditions
The students had claimed mold, roaches and mice are common inside the university's dorms.
Howard University says student protests caused layoffs
Students claim that mold, mice, roaches and fleas are common in dorms and are demanding change.
Rev. Jesse Jackson released from hospital after fall at Howard University
The 80-year-old was released after spending one night at Howard University Hospital for observation.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized after falling and hitting his head
The statement said a CT scan and other tests "came back normal."
Howard University students continue protesting over housing conditions
For a second week, students at Howard University are protesting what they call "unlivable" housing conditions.
In-person classes resume at Howard University
In-person classes are resuming at Howard University as the school investigates last week’s cyberattack. Howard canceled all classes on Tuesday after its computer network was compromised by a ransomware attack. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson has more on the ongoing investigation.
Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack
The historically Black university said it noticed "unusual activity" on its network last week.
Nikole Hannah-Jones declines UNC job after tenure controversy
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones spoke exclusively to "CBS This Morning" in her first interview since she was approved for tenure by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
NAACP president on voting rights fight
Civil rights groups and activists are fighting voting restrictions nationwide, especially in Georgia. The Justice Department is now suing that state, saying its new law denies Black voters equal access to the ballot. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to weigh in on the latest developments on voting rights and police reform.
Phylicia Rashad under fire for praising Bill Cosby's prison release
"Survivors of sexual assault will always be our priority," Howard University said in response to Rashad's tweet, adding her views do not reflect the school's.
HBCUs fight back after decades of underfunding
There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs.
Howard University names fine arts college after Chadwick Boseman
Howard alumna and celebrated actress Phylicia Rashad, best known for her work on "The Cosby Show," will serve as the college's dean.
How HBCUs prepare people for leadership roles
"CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of historically black colleges and universities and how they cultivate leaders like Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard University alum.
Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Meet Kamala Harris' "secret weapon": Her sorority sisters
Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.
Harris to be first HBCU grad in VP office
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the first woman, person of color and graduate of an Historically Black College and University to be elected vice president. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986. CBSN speaks to Howard University president Wayne Frederick about the impact Harris has had on the university and HBCUs as a whole.
Top basketball recruit commits to Howard Univ.
When Makur Maker, one of the nation's top young basketball prospects, was considering where to attend college, he visited schools like UCLA and the University of Kentucky known for their hoops history. But a visit to Howard University put him on a different path -- one also steeped in history. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks interviewed Maker, and spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about the trail he wants to blaze.
Black athletes flocking to HBCUs
Makur Maker visited the elite college basketball schools after graduating from high school, but he chose to attend Howard University, a historically Black school, instead. Maker told CBS News about why he chose Howard over places like the University of Kentucky and UCLA.
3 HBCUs announce largest donations in the schools' histories
Two of the schools received donations from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos.
Kamala Harris reaching out to black students
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is actively reaching out to students at HBCUs - historically black colleges and universities. Tonight's debate is being held at an HBCU, Texas Southern University, and Harris, who graduated from the prominent HBCU Howard University, reached out to students with an open letter in TSU's student newspaper. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Stephanie Ramirez and LaCrai Mitchell joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the senator's outreach efforts.
Lawmakers planning Green New Deal rally
The 2020 Democratic primary sees climate change as a top issue up for debate. About 1,500 people are expected to gather at Howard University in Washington to mark the end of the Sunrise Movement's nationwide "Road To A Green New Deal." Zoya Teirstein from The Grist joins CBSN to talk about the upcoming rally.
Boseman to give commencement address at Howard University
Boseman will give the keynote address at his alma mater Howard's 150th commencement ceremony on May 12
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House votes to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
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Ukrainian ballet company makes U.S. debut
The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.
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