Education

Northeast Ohio families weigh school quality when buying homes; Niche ranks top districts in Cleveland metro area for 2026

Everyone needs, or should want to have,  Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover on their side. Her book, “How Dare You- An HBCU President’s Fight for Half a Billion Dollars Owed-and the State’s Actions to Avoid Payment,”  may have one of the longest titles, but it demonstrates the grit, persistence and dedication of one of the best in the […]

HBCUs are especially vulnerable because they enroll large numbers of students whose families depend on federal aid and Parent PLUS or Grad PLUS loans.

The move continues the Trump administration’s habit of promoting trade schools while simultaneously undermining access. 

Spelman College's decision to select co-winners for their annual Miss Spelman College Pageant has sparked a serious debate online. The post Can You Spel Controversy? Spelman College Sparks Outrage For Crowning 2 Miss Spelman Pageant Queens After ‘Scoring Discrepancy’ appeared first on MadameNoire.

Libraries evolve beyond books, offering free WiFi, job support, community programs, and inclusive spaces for all.

Black poets have powerfully shaped literature, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice.

When you think of the first Irish people, you probably picture fair-skinned red heads…history and science says otherwise. Turns out, the first Irish were blue-eyed Black folks. Researchers say that the ancient genetics of Ireland reveal that the island’s earliest inhabitants— hunter-gatherers who arrived about 10,000 years ago (around 8000 BCE)—had dark skin and piercing […]

Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.

For HBCUs, this is not a technical policy dispute. It is a direct threat to their students, enrollment pipelines, and long-term viability.

Learn how NFL Network's Steve Wyche celebrates HBCU excellence and shares his journey at HBCU Go for a brighter future.

For years, East Cleveland City Schools was counted out. The district consistently sat at the bottom of Ohio’s state report card rankings. But in 2025, East Cleveland achieved a milestone many thought impossible — a three-star rating. “This is about proving everybody wrong,” said Superintendent and CEO Dr. Henry Pettigrew II. “So many people have […]