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In her thought-provoking piece for AfroSapiophile, Dr. Allison Wiltz challenges the often-repeated saying “college isn’t for everybody” and unpacks the systemic realities that make it far more than a personal choice for many young Black men (read on Medium). While the phrase is sometimes used to promote alternative pathways like trade schools or certifications, Wiltz […]

By: Micah Zimmerman · Entrepreneur · April 10, 2025 When Yale juniors Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow set out to rethink online networking, they didn’t just build another social media app—they built Series, an AI-powered professional networking platform designed to foster genuine, meaningful connections. And in just 14 days, they raised $3 million in venture

By: Miana Massey · CBS News Baltimore · December 16, 2024 In Baltimore, the Hidden Genius Project is making waves through its 12th annual Brothers Code STEAM event hosted at Coppin State University—a student-centered initiative designed to teach Black male youth essential skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership CBS News. The event’s dynamic, youth-led workshops

By: Liann Herder · Diverse: Issues in Higher Education · February 4, 2025 At a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the nation are facing backlash and dismantling, one enduring program—CUNY’s Black Male Initiative (BMI)—is celebrating its 20th anniversary with renewed momentum and purpose diverseeducation.com. A Legacy Rooted in Impact Although BMI

By: Morehouse Admissions Team · Morehouse College · August 5, 2025 Choosing to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) isn’t just an academic decision—it’s a powerful affirmation of identity, heritage, and brotherhood. At institutions like Morehouse, Black male students enter spaces deliberately crafted to celebrate their history, ambition, and leadership potential. The roots

By: Kenya Grant · Published on EdNC.org · April 15, 2025 In nearly 26 years of navigating the world of education—from student to teacher, mentor, assistant principal, dean, director, and now principal—Kenya Grant has noticed a consistent and troubling reality: Black male teachers are rare, especially in rural schools. For many Black students, particularly boys,