December 2024 - Page 13

Will Trump’s Cuts Serve People or Project 2025 Agenda?

By William S. Becker Donald Trump will not be the first elected leader who wants to fix inefficiencies and waste in government. But will he do it to benefit the American people or the authors of Project 2025? The two motives would produce vastly different outcomes. Waste and inefficiency are present in any large organization, and

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Hunter Biden Pardon Sets Stage for Trump’s Power Play

By Kyle Cheney In his sweeping pardon of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden did not just protect his son. He also handed President-elect Donald Trump a template to shield his own allies and stretch the pardon power even further. Legal experts say Trump now has fresh precedent — and political cover — to issue expansive pardons

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TSU’s DeeAnne Miree Wins 2024 Principal of the Year Award

By Emmanuel Freeman DeeAnne Miree, a dedicated doctoral student at Tennessee State University and the principal of Nashville’s Cambridge Early Learning Center, has been honored as the 2024 winner of the National Distinguished Principals Award for Tennessee. This prestigious award, presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), recognizes exemplary leadership among elementary

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Audit Clears SAU Board Chair Brian Boulware of Misconduct

By Ashley Brown A recent audit’s findings indicate no wrongdoing by Brian Boulware, the chair of the Board of Trustees at Saint Augustine’s University. This new report contradicts a previous audit from 2023 that revealed a board member allegedly received a finder’s fee related to a loan to the university, which was characterized as a

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Harold L. Martin Wins APLU Lifetime Achievement Award

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University Harold L. Martin, Sr., chancellor emeritus at North Carolina A&T State University, has been awarded the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). The prize recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to the service and leadership of public and land-grant

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Eddie George Leads TSU to First FCS Playoff Since 2013

By Mia Berry Winning a conference championship and earning a postseason berth were top goals for coach Eddie George when he took over Tennessee State University’s football program in April 2021. Four seasons later, the Tigers are the sole representative from a historically Black college or university to compete in this year’s FCS playoffs. Tennessee State will face No.

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PVAMU Alum Larry Allen Wins Big in Music and Entertainment

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm band is fortunate to have alums who have moved on to prominent roles in the entertainment industry. From musicians and singers to dancers and comedians, the Storm has always been FULL of talent. Larry Allen is one of those talented Storm alumni. He

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Morris College Renames Street to Honor Dr. Richardson

By Ashley Brown In a heartfelt tribute to a legendary figure in its history, Morris College proudly announced the renaming of West College Street to Dr. Luns C. Richardson Boulevard on Friday, Nov. 1. This change symbolizes the college’s deep appreciation for Dr. Richardson, who served as the ninth president of Morris College. He served for

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Sharpton to Protest Trump Inauguration on MLK Day 2025

By Aria Brent Members of the National Action Network (NAN) will gather civil rights and community leaders from across the nation in protest next year. On Jan. 20, 2025, which will also be Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sharpton will hold a rally to speak out against the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. On

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 07: Members of the class of 2016 are presented with their degrees during the 2016 commencement ceremony at Howard University May 7, 2016 in Washington, DC. President Obama is the sixth sitting U.S. president to deliver the commencement speech at Howard University. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Why Black Male Enrollment Is Declining at HBCUs

By Phenix S. Halley Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the academic backbone of the Black community. HBCUs have produced more than half of all practicing doctors in this country, according to Forbes. And with notable HBCU alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Spike Lee, Black students should be flocking to any of

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