Written By Emma Bowman Many shoppers on Black Friday ditched the mall crowds the day after Thanksgiving and spent more money online than ever before. And big retailers relied on deep discounts to draw in sizeable traffic. Shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Friday, over 10% more than they did last Black Friday, according to
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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape for African-American students. They have done (and continue to do) more to educate Black students than many larger, more well-resourced historically White institutions (HWIs). HBCU institutions transcend the realm of mere education, transforming into vibrant communities that foster
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United Way’s programs and services, as well as our advocacy work, supports equity, access, and opportunity for all—with a focus on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. People at or below the ALICE budget threshold struggle every day to pay for the basics—like housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and childcare. In Maryland, 39% of households—nearly one million—don’t bring
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By Sholnn Z. Freeman Researchers, scholars, and higher education leaders from around the world recently convened at Howard University to learn how historically Black colleges and universities are key hubs for cultural exchange, social justice, and educational innovation. During their visit, the group explored key cultural and historical landmarks on Howard’s campus. They also participated
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By Ashley Mowreader Historically Black colleges and universities are known for serving a significant share of Black students in the U.S. and providing a more positive learning environment for these students, but historic underfunding of HBCUs continues to impact student success after graduation. A brief published earlier this year by the Institute for College Access and Success found students who
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By Ashley Brown Tennessee State University demands repayment of a nearly $5,000 excess financial aid check issued to a student last year, highlighting systemic financial difficulties within the historically Black university. Chekesha Ibrahimzakaria’s son, a sophomore at TSU who received a full-ride scholarship, cannot register for spring classes or secure a dorm assignment due to
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By Laura Kelly Some of America’s key security allies are hopeful President-elect Trump’s impetuous streak might spur resolution to drawn-out conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, but there’s also deep anxiety about the “America First” agenda, compounded this week by Trump’s tariff threats. These competing sentiments were on display over the weekend at the
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By Megan Lebowitz GOP lawmakers began publicly fuming shortly after President Joe Biden announced that he was pardoning his son Hunter Biden. President-elect Donald Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, reacted to the announcement without naming the president or his son. “The failed witch hunts against President Trump have proven that the Democrat-controlled DOJ and other radical prosecutors
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Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University This year’s homecoming was not only marked by excitement, merriment, pomp and circumstance, but it was also a testament to the generosity of alumni. One of the highlights of homecoming weekend was the announcement of this year’s alumni giving, which was a total of $287,963.97. Reggie McCaskill, president of the
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At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on their homes Thursday, the lawmakers or their offices said. Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Jahana Hayes all reported being the subject of such threats. Police who responded said they found no evidence of
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