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Spelman Alumna Danielle Deadwyler Stars in the New Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 40 Acres
Spelman Alumna Danielle Deadwyler Stars in the New Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 40 Acres
ShareTweetShareSpelman Collegeâs very own Danielle Deadwyler is set to captivate audiences once again, this time as the fierce matriarch in 40 Acres, a post-apocalyptic thriller hitting theaters July ...
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Did you know that Roxie Roker, the actress who played Helen Willis on The Jeffersons, is a soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha from Howard University? She is also the mother of Lenny Kravitz.
Acting Icon Roxie Roker Was a Proud Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
ShareTweetShareAlpha Kappa Alphaâs Roxie Roker is widely remembered for her role as Helen Willis on The Jeffersons, one of televisionâs most iconic and enduring sitcoms. Her portrayal brought grace, i...
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Zeta Phi Beta Honors Juneteenth with Powerful Digital Economic Justice Town Hall
Zeta Phi Beta Honors Juneteenth with Powerful Digital Economic Justice Town Hall
ShareTweetShareThe sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated commemorated Juneteenth 2025 with a virtual Economic Justice Town Hall that celebrated community uplift, intergenerational wealth-buil...
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He needed a kidney. His Phi Beta Sigma line brother gave him one.
He Needed a Kidney. His Phi Beta Sigma Line Brother Gave Him One.
ShareTweetShareBrian Taylor and Larry Sutton pledged Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. together in the Fall of 1982 through the Notorious Lambda Phi Chapter at SUNY Old Westbury. More than four decades ...
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Alpha Phi Alpha just released the first issue of its new official comic book! đ¤đž
Alpha Phi Alpha Releases First Issue of Its New Comic Book Series, âThe Men of Distinctionâ
ShareTweetShareAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has announced the release of Issue 1 of its groundbreaking comic book series, The Men of Distinction â Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. According to the...
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Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo is now a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo Is Now a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha
ShareTweetShareThe nationâs first Black congressman from Rhode Island, Gabe Amo, has officially joined the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The historic organization initiated Amo through its...
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Adrian Holmes, the actor who plays Uncle Phil on Bel-Air, is now a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Adrian Holmes, the Actor Who Plays Uncle Phil on Bel-Air, Is Now a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha
ShareTweetShareAdrian Holmes, the Welsh-Canadian actor known for portraying Uncle Phil in the hit series Bel-Air, has officially joined the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Holmes was initiat...
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Phi Beta Sigmaâs John Horhn has been elected Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
Phi Beta Sigmaâs John Horhn Elected Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
ShareTweetShareJackson, Mississippi has elected State Senator John Horhn as its next mayor. Horhn, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., won Tuesdayâs general election after defeating incumbent...
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Secures $1M for Divine Nine Community Centers in Miami-Dade County
Alpha Kappa Alpha Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Secures $1M for Divine Nine Community Centers in Miami-Dade County
ShareTweetShareOn Wednesday, May 28, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson awarded more than $1 million in federal funding to historically Black fraternities and sororities in Miami-Dade County th...
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Exclusive: Alpha Kappa Alpha just chartered a new chapter in London
Alpha Kappa Alpha Just Chartered a New Chapter in London, Extending Global Presence to the UK
ShareTweetShareWATCH THE YARD EXCLUSIVE LONDON â Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedÂŽ has expanded its global footprint with the chartering of a new chapter in London, United Kingdom. On Friday, ...
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Where them fans at??!! đđž Did you know that members of the Divine Nine and SCSU's marching band are featured in the new music video for 'Boots on the Ground'?
803 Freshâs New Music Video for âBoots On The Groundâ Features SC State Universityâs Marching 101 Band and D9 Members
ShareTweetShareSouthern Soul artist 803 Fresh has released the official music video for his viral debut single, Boots On The Ground! Climbing to the top R&B US radio chart, the single was written by 8...
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The National Museum of African American Music is launching an immersive Fisk Jubilee Singers exhibit. #FiskUniversity #HBCU
National Museum of African American Music to Launch Immersive Fisk Jubilee Singers Exhibit
ShareTweetShareThe National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville will debut a major new exhibition on May 10, 2025, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of the most influential voca...
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Morehouse College just announced its new president and he is a brother of Omega Psi Phi! #OmegaPsiPhi #Morehouse
Omega Psi Phi Brother and Morehouse Alumnus Dr. F. DuBois Bowman Named 13th President of Morehouse College
ShareTweetShareAfter an extensive national search, Morehouse College has announced that one of its ownâDr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate and a proud brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.âwill ...
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Alpha Phi Alpha has issued a strong condemnation of President Donald Trumpâs executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. #AlphaPhiAlpha
Alpha Phi Alpha Issues Strong Condemnation of President Trumpâs Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
ShareTweetShareAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has issued a strong condemnation of President Donald J. Trumpâs executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. In a statement released t...
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Leadership Highlight: Georgia State Universityâs Student Government President James Wilson
Leadership Highlight: Georgia State Universityâs Student Government President James Wilson
ShareTweetShareIn an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Georgia State University and did an interview with ...
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Gamma Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Awarded Multiple Top Honors at Western Province Council #KappaAlphaPsi
Gamma Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Awarded Multiple Top Honors at Western Province Council
ShareTweetShareThe Gamma Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., representing the University of California, Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and the University of San Francisco, re...
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Zeta Phi Beta has issued a statement publicly opposing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. #ZetaPhiBeta
Zeta Phi Beta Issues Statement Opposing Trumpâs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
ShareTweetShareZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has issued a statement firmly opposing President Donald Trumpâs executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling the move a direct thr...
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Southern University has suspended all fraternity and sorority membership intake for the remainder of the academic year amid an ongoing investigation into the death of Caleb Wilson. #HBCU
Southern University Suspends All Fraternity and Sorority Membership Intake Amid Investigation
ShareTweetShareSouthern University officials have announced a series of actions following the death of student Caleb Wilson, who died last week after what they are calling an unsanctioned off-campus f...
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The National Society of Black Engineers and Watch The Yard just announced a national partnership to amplify the stories of Black students and professionals in STEM.
National Society of Black Engineers and Watch The Yard Announce National Partnership
ShareTweetShareTheâŻNational Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)âŻhas officially announced aâŻnational partnership with Watch The Yard, the leading digital platform dedicated to celebrating Black culture, ...
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Black Greekdom mourns the passing of Delta Sigma Theta civil rights activist and NAACP leader Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes.
Black Greekdom Mourns the Passing of Delta Sigma Theta Civil Rights Activist and NAACP Leader Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes
ShareTweetShareThe Black Greek-letter community and civil rights organizations nationwide are mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a pioneering civil rights leader and devoted member of Delta Si...
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Kappa Alpha Psi brothers at FAMU donate 500 suits to young men at Suits For Our Sons event.
Kappa Alpha Psi Brothers FAMU Donate 500 Suits to Young Men at Suits For Our Sons Event
ShareTweetShareThe Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Florida A&M University recently hosted its annual Suits For Our Sons event, providing 750 suits to 500 attendees as part of its commitment to ...
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The Black fraternity and sorority is community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a beloved member of #ZetaPhiBeta. Stone, 63, was killed early Saturday morning in a devastating car crash.
Black Greekdom Mourns the Death of Zeta Phi Beta Soror Angie Stone
ShareTweetShareThe Black geek community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and actress Angie Stone, a beloved member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc...
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Southern University Leaders, SGA, Campus Royalty and Marching Band Respond to the Tragic Death of Caleb Wilson
Southern University Leaders, SGA, Campus Royalty and Marching Band Respond to the Tragic Death of Caleb Wilson
ShareTweetShareCaleb Wilson, a 20-year-old student at Southern University, lost his life early Thursday morning after collapsing during what the WAFB news station in Baton Rouge reports to be a off-ca...
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Black greekdom is currently mourning the passing of #DeltaSigmaTheta musical legend #RobertaFlack who died at 88 today.
Black Greekdom Mourns the Passing of Delta Sigma Theta Musical Legend Roberta Flack
ShareTweetShareRoberta Flack, the legendary R&B singer known for timeless hits like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song, has passed away at the age of 88. A stateme...
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Alpha Phi Alpha has issued a public statement condemning President Trumpâs removal of General Charles Q. Brown Jr. from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (General Brown is a Spring 1981 initiate of the Eta Upsilon Chapter of #AlphaPhiAlpha at Texas Tech.)
Alpha Phi Alpha Issues Public Statement Condemning President Trumpâs Removal of General Charles Q. Brown Jr. From The Joint Chiefs of Staff
ShareTweetShareThe recent dismissal of General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has drawn sharp criticism from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The fraternity, which count...
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Paul Revere Williams, a brother of #OmegaPsiPhi, was more than just an architectâhe was a trailblazer who transformed the landscapes of Los Angeles and beyond. Over his career, he designed over 2,500 buildings ranging from luxurious celebrity homes to iconic commercial landmarks.
Paul R. Williams: The Legendary Omega Psi Phi Architect Who Shaped Skylines
ShareTweetSharePaul Revere Williams, a brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was more than just an architectâhe was a trailblazer who transformed the landscapes of Los Angeles and beyond. Over a ...
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Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Reyna Walters-Morgan was elected Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation (CEVP) at the Democratic National Committeeâs Winter Meeting. #AlphaKappaAlpha
Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror Reyna Walters-Morgan Elected DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation
Reyna Walters-Morgan was elected Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation (CEVP) at the Democratic National Committeeâs Winter Meeting last
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Southern Universityâs Marching Band to perform at the Super Bowl Pregame Show! The Human Jukebox will accompany musician and composer Jon Batiste as he performs the national anthem ahead of the game. #HBCU
Southern Universityâs Marching Band to Perform at the Super Bowl Pregame Show
Southern Universityâs Human Jukebox marching band will take the national stage on Sunday, performing during the Super Bowl LIX pregame show. Southernâs
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Phi Beta Sigmaâs Dr. Robert J. Jones was just named the 34th President of the University of Washington. #PhiBetaSigma
Phi Beta Sigmaâs Dr. Robert J. Jones Named 34th President of the University of Washington
The University of Washington Board of Regents has announced that Robert J. Jones, currently concluding his nine-year tenure as Chancellor of the
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