The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Some said the recipient was going to a “plantation” and instructed them to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings.”
From homeless to Final Four history, Fisk forward being honored for his courage
On Monday, the Fisk forward will make history as the first player from a historically Black college or university or NAIA school to receive the Perry Wallace Most Courageous Award from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
New Fisk president Agenia Clark hopes to get the school’s finances on par with its rich culture and scholarship
Fisk University is rich in students, scholarship and culture. New president Agenia Clark hopes to translate that into economic wealth for the school.
Fisk student protesters regroup as the university goes ahead with enrollment purge
Friday, Sept. 8 was the deadline for students at Fisk University to get their finances in order. Otherwise, the university will require them to leave campus this weekend under a new policy.
Fisk students protest over new university policy that would kick some off campus
Students protesting Thursday are demanding a longer extension to the purge deadline and more transparent communication from the university.
Fisk to become first HBCU to host NCAA gymnastics competition
The Fisk University Women’s Gymnastics team is about to become the first historically Black university to host an NCAA gymnastics competition.
Nashville’s newest list of endangered properties warns of development pressures within neighborhoods
A Nashville preservation group has released its latest list of endangered buildings and landmarks with the hope of inspiring protective measures.
The growth of HBCU athletics
In this episode, we’ll hear from students and coaches from HBCU athletic programs in Nashville about the growing interest in HBCU sports and what it means for Black athletes.
Undocumented and DACA students can’t get federal aid to go to college. Here’s how one Middle Tennessee student is grinding for a higher education.
Ana Lopez is a first-semester freshman at Cumberland University, something she wasn’t sure would ever happen — in part, because of her immigration status and the cost.
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