The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American, in whose
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By Sarah Lemire Every four years on January 20, a newly-elected president is sworn into office on what’s known as Inauguration Day in a tradition that’s been observed since 1789. Presidential elections occur every four years, on the first Tuesday in November,
Courtesy of Tennessee State University HBCU Tennessee State University has removed its band band director
By Stephen J. Gaither One of the most thrilling players in the history of the
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Exciting changes could be on the horizon for Jackson State University football. Mississippi Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) has introduced a groundbreaking bill that seeks to allocate $40 million for the construction of a cutting-edge multipurpose
Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, one of four historically Black medical schools in the United States, has recently established a joint M.D./Ph.D. program with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Health Care Management Department. The initiative allows a student to simultaneously pursue
The Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. answered the call for community action. On Jan. 11, 2025, the chapter hosted a support event to aid individuals and families devastated by the recent wildfires in Southern California. The gathering took place
Courtesy of Jackson State University In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American, in whose symbolic shadow
By Sarah Lemire Every four years on January 20, a newly-elected president is sworn into office on what’s known as Inauguration Day in a tradition that’s been observed since 1789. Presidential elections occur every four years, on the first Tuesday in November, when U.S.
Courtesy of Tennessee State University HBCU Tennessee State University has removed its band band director amidst an investigation, according to a news release. Tennessee State Interim President Dewayne Tucker stated that Reginald McDonald had been placed on administrative leave while the school
By Stephen J. Gaither One of the most thrilling players in the history of the sport, Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick has been selected as a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The National Football Foundation and College
By Kiya Wimbush Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc! Celebrating 105 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and finer womanhood. In honor of Founders Day, here are five oh-so-sweet ladies of Zeta Phi Beta. Tatyana Ali When naming
By Jo Yurcaba A Dallas lawmaker got engaged to his partner in the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Tuesday. State Rep. Venton Jones, a Democrat who became one of the first out Black gay men ever elected to the Texas Legislature in November 2022,
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