1. Nike Air Griffey Max 1 HBCU Swingman Classic in Midnight Navy, Team Gold and teal
    Sneakers

    Nike Air Griffey Max 1 'HBCU Swingman Classic' Releases July 10 for $180

    Nike drops the Air Griffey Max 1 'HBCU Swingman Classic' on July 10 for $180 in Midnight Navy and Team Gold, tied to the MLB HBCU Swingman Classic during All-Star Week.

    ·3 min read
  2. Fisk University campus in North Nashville
    Technology

    Fisk University's $400 Million Campus Data Center Draws Community Pushback

    Fisk University's $900M Quantum Leap plan includes a $400M, 30-megawatt data center on its North Nashville campus, pitched as a revenue source for the HBCU but drawing petitions and pushback from alumni and neighbors.

    ·1 min read
  3. Kendrick Perkins Named Jackson State Men's Basketball GM
    Sports

    Kendrick Perkins Named Jackson State Men's Basketball GM

    Kendrick Perkins, the 2008 NBA champion and ESPN analyst, has been named men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, joining a wave of NBA stars taking roles at college programs.

    ·1 min read
  4. Tuesday Notes: HBCUs, Fear of God, Young Workers x Remote work, Harry Belafonte, Selloane Moeti, and more
    Culture

    Tuesday Notes: HBCUs, Fear of God, Young Workers x Remote work, Harry Belafonte, Selloane Moeti, and more

    Harry Belafonte's passing marks the end of an era in music and civil rights activism. Tuesday's notes also cover HBCUs' gender gap, Fear of God, and the remote work debate.

    ·7 min read