Courtesy of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), a historic conference made up of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),Ā has announced the introduction of Womenās Flag Football at seven of its HBCU member institutions.Ā This exciting new sport will launch in Spring 2025, further enhancing opportunities for female student-athletes at HBCUs.
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By Greta Reich Former President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Fox News in a series of social media posts, claiming the conservative-leaning network āhas grown weak and soft on Democratsā after the network announced it will interview Vice President Kamala Harris. TrumpĀ posted on social mediaĀ that Fox News anchor Bret Baier, who will interview Harris on
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By Vaughn Wilson Former Florida A&M (FAMU) All-SWAC running back Terrell Jennings got the callĀ all players wish for.Ā The HBCU football alum was called up from the NFL practice roster toĀ active dutyĀ for the New England Patriots game against the Houston Texans. Jennings would not only be called up but also get five touches in the game.
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By Larry J. Sanders The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) welcomed journalists from across the country to its third annual Democracy Summit, a day-long convening of both beginner and veteran journalists seeking to address some of their fieldās ā and the nationās ā most pressing issues. The theme of this yearās Summit, āCovering Oligarchy,ā
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By Megan Sayles As election day draws near, Black voters face a pivotal moment, as candidates at national, state and local levels take distinct approaches to addressing critical issues, like health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression and education. With a polarizing presidential race, tight races in Congress and contentious ballot measures, it becomes
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ByĀ Nnamdi EgwuonwuĀ andĀ Yamiche Alcindor Vice President Kamala Harrisā campaign this week is launching its clearest effort yet to target Black men, announcing a new set of policy proposals, ramped-up programming and a media blitz ā all designed to engage Black male voters as Republicans make a play for the typically Democratic constituency. āAs we approach the
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University, a historically Black educational institution, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, have received approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia to launch a Joint School of Public Health. The school will provide students from both universities with new academic programs in public health
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