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• FBI: 'Tech savvy' juveniles behind threats that shut down Southern University, other HBCUs

  February 2, 2022 4:53 PM

  After an alarming amount of historically Black colleges received threats across the nation over the past two days, federal authorities have identified six juveniles as potential suspects. Southern University in Baton Rouge was among several schools to shut down Monday morning after receiving bomb threats. As of Tuesday, the... more »

• Father sues Michigan school district for $1m after teacher cuts his daughter's hair

  September 17, 2021 7:33 AM

  ISABELLA COUNTY, Michigan - A Michigan man is suing his seven-year-old daughter's school district for one million dollars after a teacher cut her hair without parental permission. According to BBC News , Jimmy Hoffmeyer's lawsuit against Mt. Pleasant Public Schools includes two staff members at Ganiard Elementary School who... more »

• US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

  June 16, 2021 1:20 PM

  WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday night that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The vote advances the bill to the House of Representatives, where it’s expected to pass due to overwhelming support from Democrats. If the bill passes the House, it will make its... more »

• Band director with HBCU roots making history at LSU Play Video

  February 8, 2021 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - For nearly 75 years, Southern University's “Human Jukebox” Marching Band has been internationally renowned for its stunning performances and iconic displays. The widely respected band, creating its “often imitated, never duplicated” reputation under the historic direction of Isaacc “Doc” Greggs. Kedrick Taylor, SU's current director... more »

• Netflix to invest $100 million into Black-owned banks

  July 1, 2020 6:54 AM

  Netflix announced plans to invest in Black-owned banks to help close the wealth gap between Black and White America. According to CNN , the streaming service informed the public of its decision Tuesday, vowing to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black-owned financial institutions... more »

• Juneteenth celebration in Capital City Play Video

  June 21, 2020 12:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Several Juneteenth events were held over the weekend in Baton Rouge, including the first city caravan and first downtown family festival. "The black lives movement, George Floyd after that, the black conscience is really starting to rise up" Juneteenth Festival Organizer, Geno McLaughlin said.... more »

• Photojournalist James W. Terry III captures black history through his camera lens Play Video

  February 24, 2020 1:03 AM

  A picture is worth a thousand words and one photographer knows how to capture the right shot. Photojournalist, James W. Terry III, has been getting a snapshot of life in the Baton Rouge area for 4 decades. ... more »

• Black History Month: Remembering Leland College Play Video

  February 17, 2019 11:52 PM

  BAKER- Looking at old, tattered pages, Bessie Dixon Bridgewater was taken back to a time in her life nearly 80 years ago. “I had to graduate by myself because cars weren't available at that time. We had a poor campus,” said Bridgewater. Even at 94-years-old, she can still... more »

• LSU reaches record enrollment for African American and Hispanic students

  September 21, 2016 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU's enrollment this fall has reached a new record in university history for the amount of African American and Hispanic students. According to university officials, there are 3,741 African American students enrolled, surpassing last year's record of 3,703. There are currently 1,820 Hispanic students enrolled, surpassing... more »

• LSU responds to Twitter discussion about race Wednesday afternoon

  February 3, 2016 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The president of LSU responded Wednesday afternoon to a growing social media thread about race and culture at the university. A Twitter hashtag - a way to group conversations on the social media site - was created for a 1 p.m. discussion. A group called the... more »