October 17, 2024

VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on Oct. 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks

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Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs

Courtesy of the Pew Research Center A newĀ reportĀ from Pew Research Center has examined trends in historically Black college and university enrollment over the past 50 years. Although HBCUs’ primary mission is to educate Black students, there has been a sharp increase in non-Black student enrollment at these institutions. For their report, the research team leveraged

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Howard Opens 100th Homecoming Anniversary Festivities with High-Spirited Bison Madness Spirit Rally

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University kicked off its 100th Homecoming week on Monday night with a jam-packed spirit rally of pride and school spirit, which peaked with an impromptu set by Skilla Baby. ā€œMake some noise for yourselves!ā€ the Detroit rapper urged the audience. ā€œI heard Howard University was the best university. I’m proud

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Georgia judge blocks controversial ballot hand tally rule

By Zach Montellaro A Georgia state judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a controversial rule supported by allies of former President Donald Trump that election administrators feared would cause last-minute chaos in the election. Judge Robert McBurney granted a request from election officials in Cobb County and others to pause a rule that would require poll

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Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs

By Mike Lillis and Mychael Shnell Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided byĀ Vice President HarrisĀ at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too close to call heading into the final weeks of the campaign, according

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HBCU alum donates six figures at homecoming

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University alumnus Norman Oliver, Class of 1985, owns a construction company, builds affordable housing in Wilmington, and provides school transportation for homelessĀ children. And for all that he has become in life, he credits DSU. A regular financial supporter of his HBCU, Mr. Oliver recently continued his giving by

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Leadership changes swell at Black colleges

By Gabrielle Hayward When alumni of historically Black colleges and universities return to their alma maters to celebrate homecoming over the next few weeks, many will see new faces in charge on the yard. As enrollment numbers haveĀ continued to increaseĀ at HBCUs nationwide in recent years, multiple schools have faced turnovers in leadership, with top executives

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