{"ticker":["Field Show | Winston-Salem State University Red Sea Of Sound Marching Band | JCSU Game | HD 4K Cristiano Ronaldo (zAhSm6Sn7U) - Mshale","Triad Juneteenth festivals range from free family fun to all-day parties - WXII","FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit","Morgan State Research Park","Grambling State Business Award","Howard University Grant"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Campus Life","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"WSSU Red Sea Of Sound Marching Band Performs at JCSU Game","dek":"Winston-Salem State University's marching band takes the field at Johnson C. Smith University.","summary":"The Winston-Salem State University Red Sea Of Sound Marching Band performed at the JCSU game, showcasing their skills and entertaining the crowd. The event was a highlight of the CIAA season. The Red Sea Of Sound is known for their energetic performances and community engagement.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8f/JCSU_seal.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE4yd1UwYkU1Z19aYUlHRUxGc1o4c3kwTmMyeEpyb1VYdlBGY0VZaDA1ODg2OTJVRjMtcWRiLTJ1VUVPdmIzU0Z1WmZzdko4MmZpcFQxYTBORFA0dWM?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Mshale","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:45:29 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Community","label":"Community Beat","rewrittenHeadline":"Triad Juneteenth festivals range from free family fun to all-day parties - WXII","dek":"The Piedmont Triad area hosts various Juneteenth festivals, offering free family activities and parties.","summary":"The Triad region is observing Juneteenth with a range of festivals, from free family fun to all-day parties. 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This development may lead to increased funding for the institution.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/08/famu.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107161/famu-underfunding-lawsuit-appeals-court-2026/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:18 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":4,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University's Business College Earns National Recognition","dek":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship receives award.","summary":"The Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship at Grambling State University has earned national recognition, receiving the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. This award acknowledges the college's outstanding achievements.","image":"https://hbcunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HBCU-Business-Deans-Student-Summit-IV_2026.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcunews.com/2026/06/18/grambling-state-universitys-moorehead-college-of-business-entrepreneurship-earns-national-recognition/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU News","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:05:19 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Makes History at NCAA Track Championships","dek":"Howard University and five HBCUs achieve milestones at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships.","summary":"Howard University and five other HBCUs made history at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, marking a significant moment for HBCU athletics. The event showcased the talent and dedication of HBCU student-athletes.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/WTF-NCAA-Championships-2025-6.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107166/howard-university-ncaa-track-2026-hbcu-eugene/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:20:13 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":6,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU standouts earn invitations to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Jackson State's Tyree Reed, Southern University's Kelcey White, and Bethune-Cookman's Pablo Torres have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills to pro baseball teams.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tyree-reed.jpg","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/hbcu-baseball-trio-gets-mlb-draft-combine-invitation/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:32:40 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":7,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"The Association for Healthcare Research and Innovation (AHRI) is established by 15 HBCUs.","summary":"Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have launched the Association for Healthcare Research and Innovation (AHRI), a national research coalition aimed at advancing healthcare research and innovation. This collaboration will facilitate knowledge sharing and drive progress in the field.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/Physics-Lab-monitor.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107155/hbcu-research-coalition-ahri-launch/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:54:11 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":8,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State's Men's Hockey Program in Jeopardy","dek":"Tennessee State University's men's hockey program faces funding challenges.","summary":"The first HBCU men's hockey program, established at Tennessee State University, is at risk due to lack of funding. 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