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After a NBA HBCU Classic game between Tuskegee and Morehouse, coach Benjy Taylor was escorted off Morehouse’s court in handcuffs amid a security dispute; the SIAC later fined Morehouse for failing to meet game-security standards. The piece defends Taylor, questions the labeling of him as aggressive, and argues that HBCU rivalries should end with handshakes, not handcuffs, calling for accountability in security and leadership.
After Tuskegee’s 77-69 loss to Morehouse, head coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed and escorted off the court by a local officer. Tuskegee AD Reginald Ruffin said Taylor was trying to enforce security protocols to move football players out of the handshake line amid a tense scene, and Taylor was released to return home with the team. The SIAC has not issued a statement on the incident.
Morehouse defeated Tuskegee 77-69 in Atlanta, but the postgame handshake was marred when football players mingled with the teams. Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor asked security to remove them, and he was briefly placed in handcuffs before being released. The incident highlights questions about postgame security and protocol changes for future meetings between the programs.
MacKenzie Scott, a billionaire philanthropist and novelist, had a close mentorship relationship with Nobel laureate Toni Morrison during her time at Princeton, which influenced her career and philanthropic efforts. Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, including more than $1.2 billion to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), honoring Morrison's legacy. Morrison also played a key role in Scott's early writing and career development, and Scott continues to support HBCUs and arts education in her philanthropic work.
MacKenzie Scott continues her strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through substantial, unrestricted donations to organizations supporting students of color, Native students, and HBCUs, totaling over $19 billion in recent years, with a focus on flexible, trust-based funding to scale access and institutional capacity.
MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to UNCF to support historically Black colleges and universities, part of a broader $1 billion campaign to help close funding gaps for minority institutions. Her philanthropic efforts, characterized by large, unrestricted gifts, have totaled over $19 billion in recent years, making her one of the most significant modern donors.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to the UNCF to support historically Black colleges and universities, aiming to raise $1 billion to strengthen all 37 HBCUs through endowment funding, highlighting her ongoing commitment to Black education and community empowerment.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to the UNCF to help strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, part of a broader $1 billion fundraising effort to address funding disparities, with the donation aimed at establishing a $370 million endowment to support HBCUs financially for decades.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to UNCF to help strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, part of a broader $1 billion fundraising effort to address funding disparities, with the donation supporting endowment growth for HBCUs.
The Trump administration announced nearly $500 million in federal funds will be redirected to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), charter schools, and American history programs, marking significant increases and a shift away from programs deemed ineffective or discriminatory.
The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $500 million to historically Black colleges and tribal universities, funded by cuts to other minority-focused education programs, while also increasing funding for history, civics, and charter schools, amidst a broader effort to reduce the overall education budget and support President Trump's political priorities.
Multiple HBCUs across the U.S. experienced lockdowns and cancellations due to potentially terroristic threats, prompting investigations by law enforcement agencies amid concerns over racial motives and safety of students.
Several historically Black colleges and universities in the South experienced lockdowns or class cancellations due to unspecified threats, amid a recent surge in campus safety concerns and hoaxes across the country.
Multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across several states are on lockdown following received threats, prompting heightened security measures amid ongoing investigations, with no injuries reported. The threats come amid a backdrop of past racially motivated incidents and recent violence at other campuses, leading to calls for increased security and vigilance.
Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were placed on lockdown following threats against their campuses, prompting investigations and increased security measures amid concerns over recent violence and threats targeting these institutions.