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.
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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.
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
Howard University sit-in ends after record 9 days
The leading protest group, HU Resist, had been calling for Howard University President Wayne Frederick's resignation
"Life has turned completely upside down," says student at center of Howard University scandal
Howard University students have protested for six days, a record, after a Medium post accused Tyrone Hankerson, Jr. and others of financial mismanagement
Howard University president amid protests: "I am listening to you"
Students began holding a sit-in at the administration building at 2 p.m. Thursday, continuing into Friday
Howard University says 6 were fired for misappropriating funds
An anonymous whistleblower accused employees of getting tuition benefits to cover the cost of taking classes while receiving grant money
The essential Ta-Nehisi Coates
The bestselling author and essayist, who has become a lightning rod for his writing about race in America, says he wants readers to be haunted by his words
Comey's speech interrupted by protesters
"You sold out to the FBI!" students yelled at school administrators
College mishandled sexual assault reports, lawsuit says
Plaintiffs accuse historically black college of "retaliatory response to multiple complaints of sexual assault"
Nick Cannon starts freshman year of college at Howard University
Host of “America’s Got Talent” and “Wild ‘n Out” says in a statement that he “decided to obtain my first college degree from an institution that had a proven legacy of producing great minds”
Obama to Howard grads: "Be confident in your blackness"
President urges class of 2016 to have confidence in their heritage, to exercise their right to vote, to be open to political compromise
Police assessing alleged threats made against Howard University
Racist rant and threat against students at Washington D.C.school first appeared on lesser-known social media forums and spread, officials say
Cops: Missing Howard student's phone "pinged" in Md.
Doctoral student Lance Buckley, 33, disappeared days before graduation after catching a ride to the Washington, D.C. school
CBS News poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
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