Alencia Johnson has built a career at the intersection of politics, social impact, and culture, using her voice to drive change in some of the nation’s most important...
Southern University officials have announced a series of actions following the death of student Caleb Wilson, who died last week after what they are calling an unsanctioned off-campus...
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. has issued a strong condemnation in response to the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) now-deleted post that falsely referred to Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a member...
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has officially announced a national partnership with Watch The Yard, the leading digital platform dedicated to celebrating Black culture, leadership, and excellence...
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. issued a statement this morning applauding their fraternity brother Congressman Al Green for his bold stance against President Donald J. Trump’s...
The Black Greek-letter community and civil rights organizations nationwide are mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a pioneering civil rights leader and devoted member of Delta...
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Vice President Kamala Harris attended the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, where she was honored with the Chairman’s Prize. During the event, she delivered remarks highlighting the...
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Florida A&M University recently hosted its annual Suits For Our Sons event, providing 750 suits to 500 attendees as part of its...
The Black geek community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and actress Angie Stone, a beloved member of Zeta Phi...
Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old student at Southern University, lost his life early Thursday morning after collapsing during what the WAFB news station in Baton Rouge reports...
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced Kamau Marshall as the new Chief Strategist and Chief Communications Officer for the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office. Marshall, a Spring 2010 initiate of...
Roberta Flack, the legendary R&B singer known for timeless hits like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song, has passed away...
Are you a creative and talented student at an HBCU or PWI who’s passionate about storytelling through video? Are you ready to showcase the vibrancy of...
The recent dismissal of General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has drawn sharp criticism from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Delaware State...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Morris Brown...
Paul Revere Williams, a brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was more than just an architect—he was a trailblazer who transformed the landscapes of Los...
Beautiful Black fraternity and sorority couples have existed over 100 years so let’s celebrate their love. We’ve compiled a list of some of the prominent D9...
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Farwest Region are using the power of strolling and culture to spark a movement. The Farwest Region Step Collective,...
Rust College has announced the appointment of Jeremy Patterson as its new Director of Athletics. Patterson, a former multi-sport collegiate athlete, brings more than a decade...