By David K. Li In her first public comments since she was stripped of a bronze medal she appeared to have rightfully won, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles said Wednesday sheās still seeking ājusticeā and āpeace.” Chiles, speaking at theĀ Forbes Power Womenās SummitĀ in New York City, said the situation regarding the disputed medal has taken a
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By Ashley Brown PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the launch of the āTaste of Tomorrowā initiative, aimed at increasing Black representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals currently represent only 9% of the workforce. To address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo
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Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Universityās (NCCU) online bachelorās degree program in nutrition and dietetics has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, earning the No. 2 spot in the 2024 Forbes Advisor list. The program was evaluated on several factors: credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and
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By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declinesĀ in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Courtās 2023 affirmative action ban. But one collegeās challenge is anotherās opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a
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Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. TitoĀ was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. āItās with heavy hearts that we announce that
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Written By the Howard Univesity Newsroom Staff ForbesĀ magazine has recognized Howard University as the #1 historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation, according to its 2024-2025Ā Americaās Top CollegesĀ rankings. The annual list showcases 500 schools producing āsuccessful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt.ā The colleges were ranked based
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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of MedicineĀ (MSM) andĀ 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.Ā will bring together community leaders, public health experts, elected officials, law enforcement personnel and civil rights organizations to discuss violence prevention efforts on Wednesday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the MSM campus. The exclusive invitation-only roundtable
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Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida RisingāsĀ HBCU TourĀ has officially hit the ground running with an electrifying kickoff atĀ Florida A&M UniversityĀ (FAMU)! The inaugural event, held during Set Market Fridays as part of theĀ South Carolina StateĀ vs. FAMU football game weekend, energized students and the community, marking the beginning of a dynamic series of engagements across historically Black
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